In a historical feat, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard INSV Tarini, crossed Cape Horn, located at the southern tip of South America, on Saturday while sailing on the third leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, said an Indian Navy statement.<
Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard INSV Tarini, successfully crossed Point Nemo during the third leg of their journey from Lyttelton, New Zealand, to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, as part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II mission.
The interaction, held via video conference, celebrated their inspiring circumnavigation journey aboard the INSV Tarini, showcasing the resilience and determination of the two officers as they navigated the globe.
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 un
Consul General of India at Perth, the Defence Advisor from Canberra, the Secretary of the Indian Navy Sailing Association (INSA), representatives from the Royal Australian Navy, along with members of the media and Indian Naval veterans residing in Australia welcomed the vessel.
Flagged off on October 2, 2024, by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, from Goa, the expedition is a part of the Indian Navy's continued efforts to promote gender equality and global maritime cooperation. During the 4900 nautical mile journey, the vessel crossed significant g
Chief of the Naval Staff of India, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, flagged off INSV Tarini for Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition at Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi, Goa, on Wednesday.
This event marks a significant milestone in Naval Ocean sailing history as the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe on board a sailing vessel, INSV Tarini, steered by Indian women in double-handed mode, Indian Navy officials said.
The INSV Tarini returned to her base port at Goa on April 21 after a historic transoceanic expedition of nearly two months duration, the officials said.