INS Sudarshini concludes first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of the Lokayan 26 voyage at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026.
Summary
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of the ten-month trans-oceanic voyage Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026. Her Commanding Officer met Captain Mohammad Al Ghailani, Southern Naval Area Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, and the Commanding Officer of RNOV Al Moazer. Royal Navy of Oman officers toured the ship, and more than 600 visitors, including schoolchildren, came aboard the three-masted barque. The voyage aims to showcase India's maritime heritage and the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Key facts
- Concluded
- 5 February 2026, Salalah, Oman
- Voyage
- Lokayan 26 — ten-month trans-oceanic; Salalah was the first port call
- Ship
- Sail training ship; three-masted barque
- Engagement
- Royal Navy of Oman Southern Naval Area Commander; RNOV Al Moazer
- Visitors
- 600+ including schoolchildren
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did INS Sudarshini make the first port call of her Lokayan 26 voyage, concluded on 5 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Salalah, Oman
INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026.
Consider the following about INS Sudarshini's port call at Salalah: 1. More than 600 visitors, including schoolchildren, toured the ship. 2. Royal Navy of Oman officers were given a guided tour of the ship. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.