Indian Navy Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini Arrives at Alexandria, Egypt, on Lokayan 26 Expedition

Key facts

• Indian Navy Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, on September 23 during its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition, marking the ship's second visit to Alexandria during the deployment.
• The 10-month Lokayan 26 expedition commenced from Kochi on January 20, with INS Sudarshini scheduled to cover approximately 22,000 nautical miles across 18 ports in 13 countries.
• On arrival, the ship was received by Rear Admiral Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Commander, Alexandria Naval Base, along with representatives of the Embassy of India.
• INS Sudarshini traversed the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Mediterranean, transited the Suez Canal, participated in the Escale a Sete maritime festival in France, and completed its first Atlantic crossing, arriving at Antigua on May 27 after a 19-day passage from Cape Verde.
• The ship crossed 10,000 nautical miles since departing Kochi, and its arrival at Lisbon on August 22 marked its 15th port visit in seven months.
• Lokayan 26 reflects the Indian Navy's commitment to professional training, maritime outreach and cooperation with partner nations, with INS Sudarshini carrying the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and the vision of MAHASAGAR.