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Consul General in NY lauds INS Sudarshini crew
Commanding Officer Cmdr. N. Ravikanth briefed the Consul General on LOKAYAN 26, the Indian Navy's global voyage strengthening maritime partnerships across 13 countries.
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Bhavana P - Tue, 07, Jul 2026
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Consul General with the crew / X/ IndiainNewYork
India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, on July 7 visited the Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini during its port call at the Port of Brooklyn, where he met with the ship's commanding officer and crew.The visit followed INS Sudarshini's participation in the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations on July 4, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The Indian naval sail training ship represented India during the Parade of Sail along the Hudson River, showcasing the country's rich maritime heritage and longstanding seafaring traditions. The three-masted sail training barque represented India during the July 4 Parade of Sail along the Hudson River, where it sailed with the Indian Tricolor against the backdrop of the New York skyline, highlighting India's longstanding maritime heritage and seafaring traditions.
Also read: 'Spectacular sight in NYC': US Embassy on INS Sudarshini sailing past Statue of Liberty
During the visit, Commanding Officer Cmdr. N. Ravikanth briefed the Consul General on LOKAYAN 26, the Indian Navy's 10-month global sailing expedition. The voyage spans approximately 22,000 nautical miles, covering 18 ports across 13 countries, with the objective of strengthening international maritime partnerships, fostering goodwill and enhancing cooperation with partner navies.
The New York port call follows INS Sudarshini's participation in Sail250 commemorative events in Norfolk and Baltimore before arriving in Brooklyn for the Sail4th 250 celebrations.
Consul General @binaysrikant76 visited INS Sudarshini at the Port of Brooklyn, New York. The ship represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations on July 4 in New York.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) July 7, 2026
Commanding Officer Cdr. N. Ravikanth briefed the Consul… pic.twitter.com/vhePfdoZIb
Congratulating the commanding officer and crew, the Consul General commended their efforts in showcasing India's maritime legacy, the professionalism and operational excellence of the Indian Navy, and the enduring friendship between India and the United States.
INS Sudarshini's visit forms part of India's broader maritime outreach under LOKAYAN 26, a transoceanic expedition designed to promote cultural exchange, strengthen naval diplomacy and reinforce ties with partner nations.
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