A sailing expedition from Kochi to Androth Island in Lakshadweep and Minicoy group of islands and back is being undertaken by Offshore Sailing Club, Kochi under the aegis of Southern Naval Command.
- The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel ( INSV) Bulbul was flagged off from Naval Base, Kochi on 23 Dec 20 by Rear Admiral Antony George, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command.
- INSV Bulbul is a 40 foot, LC-40 design racing- cruiser capable of independent ocean voyages across the world.
- The vessel has been built in India under the ‘Make in India’ project by Ultra Marine Yatch Pvt. Ltd, Puducherry.
