Muscat, Jan. 14 -- The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday. The ship had departed from Gujarat's Porbandar on December 29, 2025.

Skippered by Commander Vikas Sheoran, while Commander Y Hemant Kumar, who has been associated with the project since its conceptualisation, served as the Officer-in-Charge of the expedition. The crew comprises four officers and thirteen naval sailors.

Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal, who was part of the crew, shared daily updates about the ship on social media.

Reflecting on the voyage, Commodore Amit Srivastava of the Indian Navy said," The ...