UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel
The UN event showcased the maiden voyage of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya from Porbandar to Muscat, emphasizing the historical maritime ties between India and Oman. Speakers highlighted the importance of ancient trade routes and the need for cooperation in managing shared ocean spaces amid current global tensions. The event served as a reminder of the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations and the significance of cultural exchange.
- ▪The event was co-organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN and the Oman Mission to the UN.
- ▪INSV Kaundinya is an indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel that retraced ancient Indian Ocean trade routes.
- ▪Ambassador Harish emphasized the importance of trust and cooperation in managing ocean resources.
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The maiden voyage of Indian Navy’s traditional stitched sail vessel Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya from Porbandar to Muscat was highlighted at a United Nations (UN) event, with speakers stressing centuries-old maritime traditions and cooperation at a time of tensions affecting global shipping routes.The Permanent Mission of India to the UN and the Oman Mission to the UN co-organised the event titled ‘Ancient Trade Routes: The Journey of INSV Kaundinya’ at the UN headquarters on Friday (May 15, 2026).Indian Navy Commodore Amit Srivastava, Commander Vikas Sheoran who skippered the vessel, and Expedition Officer Commander Y. Hemant Kumar attended and addressed the event.“This is an important occasion.
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