Archive · 1 Jan 2026
PM Modi Greets INSV Kaundinya Team at Sea
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a special message to the team of INSV Kaundinya, a special wooden ship, as they sail to Oman.
The ship was sent off from Porbandar in Gujarat by a high-ranking naval officer.
The ship is made using old Indian shipbuilding methods with wooden planks stitched together with coconut rope and sealed with natural resins.
PM Modi shared a picture of the team and wished them joy and success for the rest of their journey.
The ship represents a mix of history, craftsmanship, and modern naval skills.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a photograph of the INSV Kaundinya team at sea and extended New Year greetings.
INSV Kaundinya departed from Porbandar, Gujarat, heading to Oman.
The ship was flagged off by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan in the presence of Oman's Ambassador to India.
INSV Kaundinya is constructed using traditional stitched-plank techniques with wooden planks, coconut coir rope, and natural resins.
The ship represents a rare blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern naval expertise.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, INSV Kaundinya team, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Oman's Ambassador to India Issa Saleh Al Shibani
- What
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings to the INSV Kaundinya team at sea
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned), flagged off on Monday
- Where
- INSV Kaundinya is at sea, departed from Porbandar, Gujarat, heading to Oman
- Why
- To encourage and wish the team well on their journey
- Ship Name
- INSV Kaundinya
- Departure Point
- Porbandar, Gujarat
- Destination
- Oman
- Flag Off Date
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Flagged Off By
- Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
- Construction Technique
- Traditional stitched-plank techniques
- Materials Used
- Wooden planks, coconut coir rope, natural resins