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INSV Tarini

23rd April, 2024

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

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini is/are correct?

1) It is the first sailboat of the Indian Navy, commissioned on 18 February 2017.

2) It was constructed at a shipyard located in Goa.

3) It completed a circumnavigation of the globe with an all-women officer crew in the historic expedition titled 'Navika Sagar Parikrama' in 2017.

4) It returned to its base port at Kochi after a historic transoceanic expedition in April 2024.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 3, and 4 only

D) 1 and 4 only

Correct Answer: B)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Incorrect:

INSV Tarini is not the first sailboat of the Indian Navy. It is the second sailboat, following INSV Mhedi.

Statement 2 is correct:

INSV Tarini was constructed at Aquarius Shipyard located in Goa.

Statement 3 is Correct:

INSV Tarini is known for completing a circumnavigation of the globe with an all-women officer crew in the historic expedition titled 'Navika Sagar Parikrama' in 2017. This expedition was a significant achievement for the Indian Navy and garnered international recognition.

Statement 4 is Incorrect: INSV Tarini returned to its base port at Goa, not Kochi, after a historic transoceanic expedition in April 2024.