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PM lauds INSV Kaundinya, built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman

PM lauds INSV Kaundinya, built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman

29 Dec, 2025

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the designers, artisans, shipbuilders and the Indian Navy for their dedicated efforts in bringing INSV Kaundinya to life as it embarks on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Shri Modi stated that INSV Kaundinya is built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique which highlights India's rich maritime traditions. "My best wishes to the crew for a safe and memorable journey, as they retrace our historic links with the Gulf region and beyond", Shri Modi said.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India's rich maritime traditions. I congratulate the designers, artisans, shipbuilders and the Indian Navy for their dedicated efforts in bringing this unique vessel to life. My best wishes to the crew for a safe and memorable journey, as they retrace our historic links with the Gulf region and beyond."

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Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India's rich maritime traditions. I congratulate the designers, artisans, shipbuilders and the… pic.twitter.com/bVfOF4WCVm

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 29, 2025

من الرائع أن نرى سفينة البحرية الهندية الشراعية "كاوندينا" تبدأ رحلتها الأولى من بوربندر إلى مسقط في سلطنة عمان. هذه السفينة، التي بُنيت باستخدام تقنية بناء السفن الهندية القديمة، تُجسّد التقاليد البحرية الهندية العريقة. أُهنئ المصممين والحرفيين وبناة السفن والبحرية الهندية على… pic.twitter.com/78KPjfxDcj

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 29, 2025
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