INSV Kaundinya: Navy’s engineless ship to embark on maiden voyage — all you need to know

The Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel, INSV Kaundinya, embarks on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, retracing ancient maritime routes. Built using traditional stitched-plank technology without modern propulsion, the ship highlights India’s rich shipbuilding heritage and its historical connections with West Asia.