**Executive Summary**
The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded its port call in New York on July 8, 2026, as part of the 10-month Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition. The visit served to commemorate the 250th anniversary of United States independence and strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Following the completion of engagements in New York, the vessel departed for Boston to participate in the upcoming Sail Boston 2026 celebrations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Expedition Context and Purpose**
* The visit is a milestone in the "Lokayan 2026" transoceanic deployment, aimed at showcasing India’s maritime heritage.
* The indigenously built ship represented India at the International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations.
* The mission focuses on carrying a message of friendship, maritime cooperation, and goodwill.
* **Major Activities in New York**
* **Parade of Sail:** The ship participated in a fleet parade along the Hudson River and past the Statue of Liberty.
* **Public Outreach:** Over 1,000 visitors, including the Indian diaspora and local residents, boarded the ship at Brooklyn to learn about Indian naval traditions.
* **Diplomatic Engagements:** The vessel hosted a State Dinner for senior diplomats and military officials to reinforce bilateral ties.
* **High-Level Interactions**
* Distinguished visitors included the Consul General of India in New York and the Indian Ambassador to the United Nations.
* Discussions highlighted the ship's role in promoting maritime legacy and strengthening people-to-people ties between India and the US.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Navy / INS Sudarshini Crew**
**Impact:** Successfully demonstrated India's indigenous shipbuilding and maritime traditions on an international stage while completing a major milestone of the Lokayan 2026 expedition.
**Action Required:** Proceed to Boston to participate in the scheduled Sail Boston 2026 celebrations.
**Diplomatic Representatives (India and USA)**
**Impact:** Provided a platform to reinforce the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and maritime cooperation through formal interactions and a State Dinner.
**Action Required:** Continue to utilize the ship’s deployment to foster strategic and cultural maritime ties.
**Indian Diaspora and New York Public**
**Impact:** Increased awareness and cultural connection to India's maritime history and naval training through direct interaction with the ship and its crew.
**Action Required:** None specified beyond the concluded public visitation period in New York.
Key Entities Referenced
Lokayan 2026: A 10-month transoceanic expedition by the Indian Navy aimed at showcasing India's maritime heritage and strengthening global strategic and cultural partnerships.
INS Sudarshini: An indigenously built Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) currently deployed for the Lokayan 2026 expedition to represent India at international maritime events.
International Naval Review 250: A significant international event and celebration organized to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States.
Indian Navy: The primary military branch responsible for the transoceanic deployment, sail training traditions, and maritime diplomacy showcased during the mission.
New York, USA: The central location for the ship's port call, featuring the International Naval Review 250 and engagements at the Hudson River and Brooklyn.
Ministry of Defence
LOKAYAN 26 - INS SUDARSHINI CONCLUDES
PORT CALL AT NEW YORK, USA
प्रव तथ: 09 JUL 2026 4:55PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded her port call at New York, USA, on 08
Jul 2026, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition.
The visit showcased India's rich maritime heritage while further strengthening the strategic and cultural
partnership between India and the United States.
As part of the Indian Navy's 10-month transoceanic deployment, the indigenously built three-masted
barque represented India at the International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations,
organised to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. A major
highlight of the visit was INS Sudarshini's participation in the spectacular Parade of Sail, during which
the ship sailed past the Statue of Liberty and along the Hudson River, proudly flying the Indian
National Flag alongside an impressive fleet of international tall ships and naval vessels.
During her stay at Brooklyn, INS Sudarshini served as a floating ambassador of India, welcoming over
1,000 visitors on board, including members of the Indian diaspora, local residents, and maritime
enthusiasts. Visitors were provided an insight into the Indian Navy's sail training traditions and India's rich
maritime heritage.
The ship also hosted several distinguished visitors, including the Consul General of India in New York,
Shri Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, and the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United
Nations, Shri Parvathaneni Harish. They interacted with the crew and appreciated the ship's role in
promoting India's maritime legacy and strengthening people-to-people and maritime ties between the two
countries.
A State Dinner hosted on board brought together senior diplomats, military officials and distinguished
guests, providing an opportunity to further reinforce the growing India-US Comprehensive Global
Strategic Partnership.
Following the successful completion of all engagements, INS Sudarshini departed the Port of New York
for Boston, where she will participate in the forthcoming Sail Boston 2026 celebrations. The ship
continues to carry the Indian Navy's message of friendship, maritime cooperation and goodwill across the
oceans as part of the Lokayan 2026 expedition.******
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