Exactly.. So the whole "christening" of the ship.. has been replaced with "Indian(ing)" the ship.
And whilst the offerings to neptune I like.. I meant it as an example to encourage such traditions.
If a tradition existed 3000 years ago on Indian ship's that the first catch of the day was offered to the crew for whatever.. then bring it in.
Well, I do believe there is the traditional breaking of the coconut that is being done as well in the army. Not sure of the navy.