Extracted Data Points

  • Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini arrived at Antigua on 27 May 2026
  • The ship completed a historic trans-Atlantic passage as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition
  • This marks the first Atlantic crossing by INS Sudarshini
  • The last Atlantic crossing was undertaken by INS Tarangini in 2007
  • The passage from Mindelo, Cape Verde to Antigua was the longest leg of the expedition, lasting 19 days
  • The ship sailed continuously under sail during this leg
  • INS Sudarshini crossed the milestone of 10,000 nautical miles since departure from Kochi on 20 Jan 2026
  • The voyage involved challenging sea conditions including heavy swells and strong winds
  • Lokayan 26 aims to promote maritime outreach, strengthen international goodwill, and showcase India's rich seafaring traditions
  • The ship has completed successful port calls across West Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Africa
  • The ship has now commenced the Caribbean and American phase of the expedition
  • The ship will participate in forthcoming SAIL 250 events in the United States
  • During the Antigua visit, crew will participate in professional interactions, cultural engagements, and community outreach activities
  • The ship will proceed to Norfolk, USA after Antigua