Extracted Data Points

  • INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, entered the Port of Mindelo, located on São Vicente Island in Cape Verde, on 04 May 2026
  • This visit to Mindelo is the eighth port call since the flagging off on 20 Jan 2026
  • The visit marks the final African stopover before the ship embarks on her trans-Atlantic passage to the Caribbean
  • The ongoing transoceanic voyage is named Lokayan-26
  • The voyage has already covered over 8,000 nautical miles
  • The voyage has achieved several historic milestones for the Indian Navy
  • During the visit, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini is scheduled to engage with the maritime authorities of Cape Verde
  • The programme includes cross-training exchanges with the Cape Verde Coast Guard
  • The programme includes professional and social interactions with the Cape Verde Coast Guard
  • The ship will be open to visitors during the stopover