• Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini carrying two women officers has returned home triumphant after undertaking a historic transoceanic expedition that lasted nearly two months.

• The expedition was undertaken in “double-handed mode” by Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, women officers of the Indian Navy.

• The INSV Tarini had embarked on the expedition from INS Mandovi, Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius on February 28, showcasing ‘Nari Shakti’ in the maritime domain.

• It returned triumphant to her base port at Goa on April 21 after a historic transoceanic expedition of nearly two months duration.

• Their exceptional journey marks a historic milestone as they become the first from India to accomplish such a feat.

• The transoceanic expedition of INSV Tarini signifies a significant step forward in India’s maritime endeavours, showcasing the nation’s growing prominence in global maritime activities and gender equality on the high seas. 

• It is a testament to the Indian Navy’s commitment to fostering excellence and diversity within its ranks.

• The two officers now prepare for their next monumental voyage, a circumnavigation of the globe (Sagar Parikrama - IV expedition) on INSV Tarini scheduled to commence in September this year.

• The Indian Navy has embarked on a mission to circumnavigate the globe to promote ocean sailing in a big way. 

• Captain Dilip Donde was the first Indian to circumnavigate the globe in 2009-2010. 

• Subsequently, Cdr Abhilash Tomy was the first Asian skipper to participate in two circumnavigations.

• The Navika Sagar Parikrama by six women naval officers increased the popularity of ocean sailing within the navy and the country further. It was the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. 

INSV Tarini

• The Indian Navy’s second sailboat Tarini was inducted in February 2017 at the INS Mandovi, Goa.

• Tarini, Aquarius Shipyard Pvt Ltd at Divar, Goa, is the sister Vessel of Indian Navy’s first sailing Vessel INSV Mhadei.

• INSV Tarini is 55 feet in length and built in line with the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Indian Navy. 

• The boat draws her origin from the famous Tara-Tarini temple of Odisha’s Ganjam district. 

• Tara-Tarini is a patron deity for sailors and merchants and is worshipped for safety and success at sea. Tara-Tarini of Odisha is known to have historical linkages with the river Goddess Mhadei, the exclusive boat deity of the Mhadei river of Goa.

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