INSV Kaundinya Voyage Highlights India’s Ancient Maritime Heritage

What is INSV Kaundinya?

  • A reconstructed ancient stitched sailing ship of the Indian Navy, aimed at reviving India’s 2,000-year-old maritime tradition.
  • Inspired by 5th-century CE merchant vessels depicted in the Ajanta Cave paintings.
  • Formally inducted into the Navy in May 2025.

Construction & Technology (Why unique?)

  • Tankai (stitched) shipbuilding method
    • Wooden planks sewn with coir ropes
    • No metal nails or welding
  • Completely engineless
    • Powered only by wind and sails
  • Natural waterproofing
    • Hull sealed using fish oil, kundroos (tree resin), and vegetable oils

Cultural & Design Significance

  • Gandabherunda (two-headed eagle) on sails
  • Simha Yali (mythical lion) on the bow
  • Harappan-style stone anchor
  • Reflects continuity of India’s maritime civilisation

Maiden Overseas Voyage (December 2025)

  • Route: Porbandar (Gujarat) to Muscat (Oman)
  • Flagged off: 29 December 2025
  • Objective: Retrace ancient India–West Asia trade routes and highlight historic India–Oman maritime links
  • Crew: 16 Indian Navy personnel, trained in traditional seamanship
INSV Kaundinya
INSV Kaundinya
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