The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition.
About INS Sudarshini:
It is an indigenously built Sail Training Ship (STS).
It was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and based at Kochi, Kerala under the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.
The aim of using such ships is to make sailors sea-friendly, as they are taught how to survive alone at sea, understand rough weather conditions and train themselves to become good sailors.
Features of INS Sudarshini:
Sudarshini is a three-masted barque.
It is capable of operations under sail or power.
It has got a very high endurance and can be deployed at sea continuously for a period of twenty days.
What is Lokayan 26?
It is a 10-month transoceanic expedition where the ship will visit 18 foreign ports across 13 countries.
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