29-05-2025
Rajnath Singh to welcome women-led INSV Tarini in Goa today after historic voyage
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the flag-in ceremony of INSV Tarini at Mormugao Port today, as the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel returns after completing an eight-month circumnavigation of the globe. The vessel, managed by two women officers, marks a milestone in the Indian Navy's maritime the event in Goa, the Defence Minister will go onboard INS Vikrant on May 30. The aircraft carrier, currently operating in the Arabian Sea, played a key role in Operation Sindoor. According to sources, the Defence Minister will interact with Navy personnel aboard Vikrant during his Tarini was flagged off by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi from the Naval Ocean Sailing Node in Goa on October 2 last year. The vessel sailed over 25,400 nautical miles (approximately 50,000 km) across four continents, three oceans, and three Great the journey in double-handed mode, Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K navigated the globe using only wind power and sails.'Over a period of eight months, the naval duo (now famously called '#DilRoo') covered a distance of 25,400 nautical miles (approximately 50,000 km) across four continents, three oceans and three Great Capes, braving extreme weather conditions and challenging seas, relying solely on sails and wind power,' a Navy spokesperson said to news agency their voyage, the officers made port calls at Fremantle (Australia), Lyttleton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands), and Cape Town (South Africa), and participated in outreach programmes engaging with parliamentarians, Indian diaspora, school children, naval cadets, and academic Navy praised the mission as a symbol of India's maritime capabilities and a celebration of women's empowerment. 'The expedition symbolises India's maritime endeavours, showcasing the nation's prominence in global maritime activities and Indian Navy's commitment to excellence and 'Nari Shakti', signifying the motto 'Courageous Hearts Boundless Seas',' the spokesperson sailors crossed the dangerous Cape of Good Hope despite facing continuous rain, high-speed winds, and massive waves. Recently, Admiral Tripathi interacted with the crew and commended their courage and the mission as a 'defining chapter in India's maritime history,' the Navy said, 'The crew exemplified the spirit of exploration, showcasing seafaring skills at a global stage. It has been a journey of empowerment, innovation and commitment to India's maritime heritage charting new paths for a brighter and empowered future. It reaffirms the Indian Navy's pledge to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility across the vast expanse of the world's oceans.'With PTI Watch
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