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Key Points

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Lokayan 26 began from Kochi, India, on 20 January 2026.

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The ship has already called at 15 ports, including a festival in France and a visit to Antigua.

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In Alexandria, senior officers from both navies met to discuss maritime ties.

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The mission promotes the philosophy of ‘the world is one family’ and the MAHASAGAR vision of shared security and growth.

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Summary

The ten‑month, 22,000‑nautical‑mile journey has taken the ship through the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Mediterranean, the Suez Canal and across the Atlantic to ports in 13 countries.

During the stop the crew held courtesy visits with the Egyptian Navy, exchanged professional knowledge and showcased India’s maritime heritage.

The expedition provides trainees with hands‑on experience in long‑range navigation, traditional seamanship and international cooperation.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
three‑masted
having three tall poles that hold the sails
expedition
a long journey to explore or learn about something
nautical mile
a sea distance, about 1.15 regular miles
Suez Canal
a short waterway in Egypt that lets ships go between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean
courtesy visits
friendly meetings between groups to show respect
maritime heritage
the traditions and history related to sailing and the sea
seamanship
the skills needed to work on and steer a ship
navigation
the process of planning and following a route
MAHASAGAR
a program that means countries work together for safety and growth
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
a saying meaning the whole world is one family
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