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Key Points

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Returned to Kochi on 2 November after a ten‑month, 22,000‑nautical‑mile sailing expedition.

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Visited 17 ports across 11 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America.

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Completed the longest sail‑only Atlantic crossing of 2,200 nautical miles in 19 days.

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Engaged in training exchanges with five foreign navies, strengthening maritime cooperation.

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Provided hands‑on sail training in navigation, weather assessment, rigging and shipboard operations for junior officers.

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Summary

The voyage included 17 port calls in 11 countries, a 19‑day Atlantic crossing of 2,200 nautical miles under sail, and joint exercises with the navies of Morocco, Portugal, Italy, Egypt and Spain.

The mission provided practical sail‑training for young officers and showcased India’s maritime heritage and international cooperation.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
nautical mile
a sea distance unit equal to about 1.15 land miles (1.85 kilometers)
port call
a stop at a harbor where a ship can load, unload or rest
Atlantic crossing
traveling across the Atlantic Ocean from one continent to another
rigging
the system of ropes, cables and chains that support a ship’s masts and control the sails
maritime heritage
the traditions and history related to a country's relationship with the sea
cooperation
working together with other countries or groups toward a common goal
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