INSV Tarini

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Context:

• The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini returned triumphant to her base port at Goa on 21 Apr 24 after a historic transoceanic expedition of nearly two months duration.

Chronology and journey:

• It was flagged off from Goa on February 28, 2024.
• After navigating through the Indian Ocean for 22 days, the INSV Tarini arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on March 21, 2024.
• Departed Port Louis on March 30, 2024, facing challenges of heavy winds, adverse sea states, and rough seas.
• Demonstrated indomitable spirit and steadfast resolve, guiding INSV Tarini safely back to Goa on April 21, 2024

Significance and Achievements:

• The voyage highlights Indian Navy's commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the maritime domain.
• Officers displayed exceptional seamanship and resilience, embodying a spirit of adventure and exploration.
• It is important as it prepares for the next voyage, a circumnavigation of the globe (Sagar Parikrama - IV expedition) on INSV Tarini starting in September this year.
• Achievement to inspire future generations, especially women, in the Indian Navy to volunteer for challenging maritime adventure activities.
  • It represents collective achievement and camaraderie within the Indian Navy.

About  INS Tarini

• The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini returned triumphant to her base port at Goa on 21 Apr 24 after a historic transoceanic expedition of nearly two months duration.
• It is the second sailboat of the Indian Navy after INSV Mhedi.
• It was constructed at Aquarius Shipyard located in Goa.
• After undergoing extensive sea trials, she was commissioned to Indian Navy service on 18 February 2017.
• It is known for circumnavigating the globe with an all-women officer crew in the historic expedition titled 'Navika Sagar Parikrama' in 2017.

Source:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2018460