12 Jul 2026 after her successful participation in the Sail4th 250 celebrations at New York. The ship took part in the Grand Parade of Sails, marking the commencement of Sail Boston 2026.

Shri Raghuram Sastry, Consul General of India in Boston, embarked INS Sudarshini for the Grand Parade of Sails and the ship's ceremonial entry into Boston. Sailing proudly with the Indian Tricolour, INS Sudarshini passed prominent landmarks including Castle Island and the Seaport District before berthing at Boston Fish Pier.

Joining an international fleet of over 60 tall ships from more than 20 nations, INS Sudarshini is representing India as a maritime ambassador of goodwill during her ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition. Reinforcing the Indian Navy's commitment to maritime diplomacy, international goodwill and cultural exchange, the ship will remain open to visitors from 12 to 15 Jul 2026.

Following successful port calls at Norfolk, Baltimore, and New York, INS Sudarshini's participation in Sail Boston 2026 further strengthens the growing India-US maritime partnership and showcases India's rich seafaring heritage on the global stage.

Boston was the fourth United States port named in this phase of the expedition, after Norfolk, Baltimore and New York. The sequence gives Lokayan 2026 a sustained public and naval presence along the American east coast rather than a single ceremonial appearance.

The Boston programme combines three functions: sail training during a transoceanic deployment, representation of India in a multinational fleet, and public outreach while the ship is open to visitors from 12 to 15 July. The participation of more than 60 tall ships from over 20 countries also places the Indian vessel within a large international maritime gathering.