News: INSV Tarini reached Port Stanley on 18 February 2025. This marks the third and most challenging phase of the voyage.
About Navika Sagar Parikrama II
- Navika Sagar Parikrama II is a pioneering circumnavigation expedition by the Indian Navy.
- It is led by two women officers, showcasing India’s commitment to gender empowerment in maritime sectors.
- The voyage demonstrates the resilience, skill, and self-reliance of the Indian Navy’s personnel.
- The vessel INSV Tarini set sail from Goa, India. It is navigating across the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans.
- The crew encountered three cyclones and navigated the treacherous Drake Passage.
- They crossed Cape Horn and passed through Point Nemo, the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility.
- The vessel will continue its journey towards Cape Town, South Africa. The final leg of the expedition will lead back to India.
Mission Objectives
- Promote ocean sailing and adventure sports.
- Encourage women’s participation in maritime and defence sectors.
- Highlight India’s rich maritime heritage and Naval traditions.
- Strengthen global goodwill and naval diplomacy.
