Archive · 10 Sep 2026
INS Sudarshini Reaches Livorno During Lokayan 2026 Expedition
INS Sudarshini is a sailing ship used to train Indian Navy personnel.
It has reached Livorno, a city in Italy.
The ship is taking part in a long journey called Lokayan 2026.
So far, the journey has covered more than 17,400 nautical miles and 10 countries.
Before reaching Livorno, it practiced sailing and ship movements with Italy’s ITS Palinuro.
Sailors and cadets from both countries will meet and learn from one another.
People in Livorno will also be able to visit the ship.
The journey is meant to build friendship and cooperation between India and other countries.
Indian Navy sailing ship INS Sudarshini arrived in Livorno, Italy, during its Lokayan 2026 expedition.
The expedition has covered more than 17,400 nautical miles across 10 countries.
INS Sudarshini conducted a Passage Exercise with Italian Navy ship ITS Palinuro in the Mediterranean Sea.
Indian trainees and Italian cadets are scheduled for cross-deck visits and professional interactions in Livorno.
The port call aims to promote maritime traditions, professional exchange and cooperation between India and Italy.
- Who
- The Indian Navy, its trainees, the Italian Navy and Italian cadets.
- What
- INS Sudarshini arrived in Livorno during the Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition and conducted a maritime exercise with ITS Palinuro.
- When
- During the ongoing Lokayan 2026 expedition.
- Where
- Livorno, Italy, following an exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Why
- To promote India’s maritime traditions, support professional exchanges and strengthen maritime cooperation with Italy and other partner countries.
- Ship
- INS Sudarshini
- Expedition
- Lokayan 2026
- Distance covered
- More than 17,400 nautical miles
- Countries involved in route
- 10 countries
- Italian exercise partner
- ITS Palinuro
- Port
- Livorno, Italy
- Planned activities
- Cross-deck visits, professional interactions and ship visits for the local community