Navika Sagar Parikrama II

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The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini entered Port Stanley on 18 Feb 25 thus completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II.

About Navika Sagar Parikrama II

• The Navika Sagar Parikrama initiative underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to gender empowerment and maritime excellence.
• It crewed by two women officers-Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A aims to promote ocean sailing, self-reliance, and India’s rich maritime heritage.
• The historic expedition was flagged off from Goa by the chief of the Naval Staff on October 2, 2024.
• Navika Sagar Parikrama II covering more than 21,600 nautical miles (approx 40,000 km) will unfold in five legs with stop overs at four ports for replenishment and maintenance, as required. The broad contour of voyage will be as follows:
  • Goa to Fremantle, Australia
  • Fremantle to Lyttleton, New Zealand
  • Lyttleton to Port Stanley, Falkland
  • Port Stanley to Cape Town, S Africa
  • Cape Town to Goa

About INSV Tarini

• It is a 56 foot sailing vessel built by M/s Aquarius Shipyard Ltd was inducted in the Indian Navy on 18 Feb 17.
• The vessel has clocked more than 66,000 nautical miles (1,22,223 km) and participated in first edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama in 2017.
• The boat is equipped with advanced navigation, safety and communication equipment.
• Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches port Stanley - Third Port of Call

Navika Sagar Parikrama II FAQs

Q1. What is the second Navika Sagar Parikrama?

Ans. Navika Sagar Parikrama II is a global circumnavigation mission undertaken by two female Indian Navy officers, showcasing India's maritime strength and women’s empowerment.

Q2. What is the Navika Sagar Parikrama project?

Ans. Navika Sagar Parikrama is an initiative where a team of Indian Navy women officers circumnavigate the globe aboard the Indian-built sailboat, INSV Tarini.

Q3. What is the logo of Navika Sagar Parikrama?

Ans. The central octagonal shape represents the Indian Navy, the sun symbolizes a celestial body, and the compass signifies navigation, guiding sailors through challenging seas.

Q4. What made the Navika Sagar Parikrama a difficult task?

Ans. The harsh cold climate and stormy weather, particularly in the Southern Ocean, made circumnavigating the globe an extremely daunting and challenging endeavor.

Q5. What is the second phase of Sagar parikrama?

Ans. Phase II of Sagar Parikrama commenced on September 22, 2022, from Mangrol to Veraval and concluded on September 23, 2022, with the journey from Mul Dwaraka to Madhwad.

Source: PIB