Overview
- INS Sudarshini, which arrived Thursday, marked the first-ever Indian naval port call to the Canary Islands.
- The visit expands India’s naval presence along busy Atlantic routes and signals closer cooperation with Spain.
- During the stop, the commanding officer will meet Spanish naval authorities and the ship will host open visits for local residents and the Indian diaspora.
- The barque now prepares for a long Atlantic passage with planned participation in Sail 250, a tall-ships series tied to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- Since leaving Kochi in January, the westbound route through Oman, Egypt, Malta, France and Morocco has doubled as a rolling classroom for more than 200 trainees rotating aboard.