Indian Navy's INSV Tarini reaches New Zealand after covering 6,500km
The INSV Tarini sailed out from Fremantle, Australia on November 24 for the second leg of the NSP-II's expedition to Lyttelton, New Zealand. Navika Sagar Parikrama-II, which was flagged off by the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on October 2, is an Indian Navy expedition undertaking a dual-handed circumnavigation of the earth by two women officers of the Navy onboard 56ft INSV Tarini.
ANI
Dec 22, 2024 17:02 IST
Lyttelton [New Zealand], December 22 (ANI): Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition, reached the Lyttelton Harbour on Sunday after covering approximately 6,500km from Fremantle in Australia in 28 days, as per a statement by Indian Navy.
The Indian crew was received by the representatives from the HCI Wellington, the Defence Attache, Royal New Zealand Navy & members of the Maori Community, the statement said.
In a post on X, the Navy Spokesperson said, "INSV Tarini reached Lyttelton Harbour, New Zealand, today 22 December 2024, covering 3,550 nm (approx 6,500 km) from Fremantle, Australia in 28 Days. The leg was challenging with strong winds and waves. The crew was received by the representatives from the HCI Wellington, the Defence Attache, Royal New Zealand Navy & members of the Maori Community."
#NavikaSagarParikrama_II#INSVTarini reached Lyttelton Harbour, New Zealand, today #22Dec 24, covering 3550 nm (approx 6500 km) from Fremantle, Australia in 28 Days
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 22, 2024
The leg was challenging with strong winds and waves.
The crew was received by the representatives from the… https://t.co/BNDZRF9TlH pic.twitter.com/6F0C2hHxyP
#HCIWellington welcomes arrival of #INSVTarini in Lyttelton today, marking another milestone in India's maritime journey. Proud to have Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K onboard as they continue to inspire with their remarkable journey to circumnavigate the globe on a sailboat
— India in New Zealand (@IndiainNZ) December 21, 2024
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#INSVTarini was received by #IndianNavy officers Capt Akhilesh Menon, Defence Advisor at HCI, Canbeerra, Capt PC Menon and ace navigator Cdr Abhilash Tomy (retd). RNZNavy also sent an officer to receive the boat at the harbour. @MEAIndia @PMOIndia @indiannavy #IndiainNZ pic.twitter.com/WYsjXp4pLk
— India in New Zealand (@IndiainNZ) December 21, 2024
Finally Arriving!!
— India in New Zealand (@IndiainNZ) December 21, 2024
Lt Cdr Roopa A & Lt Cdr Dilna K of #IndianNavy on board #INSVTarini, on a mission to circumnavigate the globe, is arriving at Lyttelton ChCh on Dec 22/900 hrs. Extremely challenging and tough sea weather delayed their arrival from its earlier schedule of Dec 14 pic.twitter.com/pIgPIFs5Pl
Earlier on Friday, INSV Tarini sighted Little Solander and Solander Islands, part of New Zealand's southern island chain.
#NavikaSagarParikrama_II#NSPIIUpdates#INSVTarini sighted Little Solander and Solander Islands, part of New Zealand's southern island chain.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 20, 2024
The crew is now heading to Lyttelton, where they are expected to arrive in a couple of days.@IndiainNZ https://t.co/l7vO6YWGWj pic.twitter.com/b2B7rtZaqo
On November 29, the INSV Tarini crossed the Cape Leeuwin, which is the Gateway to the Southern Ocean and often referred to as the Edge of the World.
The Navy spokesperson said in a post on X, "At 1445 hours IST on 29 Nov 24, Lt Cdr Dilna K & Lt Cdr Roopa A achieved a significant milestone in their historic expedition by crossing Cape Leeuwin, which is the Gateway to the Southern Ocean & often referred to as the Edge of the World! This marks a crucial step in their journey as they prepare to face even more challenging conditions in the days ahead. Their determination & resilience continue to inspire as they chart their course through one of the most demanding stretches of their voyage."
#NavikaSagarParikrama_II#NSPIIUpdates#DilRoo Cross Cape Leeuwin: Gateway to the Southern Ocean
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) November 30, 2024
At 1445 hours IST on #29Nov 24, Lt Cdr Dilna K & Lt Cdr Roopa A achieved a significant milestone in their historic expedition by crossing Cape Leeuwin, which is the Gateway to the… https://t.co/xo9WseElrH pic.twitter.com/5Krd4GbImY
The INSV Tarini sailed out from Fremantle, Australia on November 24 for the second leg of the NSP-II's expedition to Lyttelton, New Zealand. Tarini and her intrepid crew were seen off by an enthusiastic crowd cheering for the safe passage to Lyttelton, as per a statement by the Ministry of Defence.
Navika Sagar Parikrama-II (NSP-II), which was flagged off by the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on October 2, is an Indian Navy expedition undertaking a dual-handed circumnavigation of the earth by two women officers of the Navy onboard 56ft INSV Tarini. (ANI)
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