2 women Navy officers begin voyage around the world

• The second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama — circumnavigating the globe in a sail boat by two women officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A.

Highlights:

• Introduction The second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama, a globe-circumnavigating voyage by two women officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A., was launched from INS Mandovi in Goa by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.

Voyage Details

Route and Duration:

• The journey will cover approximately 23,000 nautical miles.
• Duration: Around 240 days.
• Route: Across four continents, through three oceans, and past three challenging Capes.

Legs of the Voyage:

• Goa to Fremantle, Australia
• Fremantle to Lyttleton, New Zealand
• Lyttleton to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
• Port Stanley to Cape Town, South Africa
• Cape Town back to Goa

Scientific Research Contributions

Collaborative Efforts:

• National Institute of Oceanography: Study on marine microplastics and ferrous content.
• Wildlife Institute of India: Exploration of Mega Faunas or large sea mammals.
• Sagar Defence: Use of drones for capturing spectacular visuals.
• Defence Food Research Laboratory: Provision of customized pre cooked Indian meals for the officers.

Vessel and Preparation:

INSV Tarini:

• A 56-foot sailing vessel built by Aquarius Shipyard Ltd.
• Inducted into the Indian Navy on February 18, 2017.
• Has previously clocked over 66,000 nautical miles and participated in the first Navika Sagar Parikrama in 2017.

Upgrades and Training:

• Equipped with advanced navigation, safety, and communication equipment.
• Recent maintenance and equipment upgrades.
• Officers have 38,000 nautical miles of sailing experience.
• Over three years of rigorous training in seamanship, meteorology, navigation, survival techniques, and medicare at sea.
• Mentorship by Cdr Abhilash Tomy (retd.) since August 2023, including psychological conditioning.

Acknowledgments and Encouragement

Admiral Tripathi's Remarks:

• Recognized the foresight of the late Vice Adm Manohar Prahlad Awati, who pioneered the idea of circumnavigating the globe on indigenous sailboats.
• Acknowledged the achievements of maritime stalwarts like Capt. Dilip Donde and Cdr. Abhilash Tomy.
• Highlighted the success of the maiden Navika Sagar Parikrama with an all-women crew of six.

Prelims Takeaways:

• Navika Sagar Parikrama
• National Institute of Oceanography for study
• Defence Food Research Laboratory