About Navika Sagar Parikrama II.:
- It underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to gender empowerment and maritime excellence.
- It is crewed by two women officers-Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A.
- It 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.
- 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.
