Maritime Expedition News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Sagar parikrama mission: Women sailors cross dangerous 'Cape of Good Hope'
New Delhi, April 18: Indian Navy officers Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, currently on the Sagar Parikrama mission, have successfully crossed one of the most challenging sea routes in the world -- the iconic Cape of Good Hope.
Indian vessel Tarini homeward bound after Navika Sagar Parikrama II
Cape of Good Hope, April 18: Indian vessel, INSV Tarini, which was out on Navika Sagar Parikrama II, is now homeward bound, an official statement by the Indian Navy said on Friday.
INSV Tarini flagged off from Cape Town for final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II Expedition
Cape Town, April 15: INSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town on April 15, 2025, marking the beginning of the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, an official press release by the Ministry of Defence stated.
Tri-services all women sailing expedition flags off from Mumbai for Seychelles
Mumbai, April 7: A tri-services all-women expedition has been flagged off from Mumbai for Seychelles which comprises of a team of 11 officers from the three services.
INSV Tarini reaches Cape Town, completing fourth leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II
New Delhi, April 1: INSV Tarini, part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, completing the fourth leg of its global circumnavigation, the Ministry of Defence stated.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Indian Navy's women officers reach Cape Town
Delhi, April 1: Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an expedition undertaken by two women officers of the Indian Navy, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, reached Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday. The officers are sailing aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini as part of their mission to circumnavigate the globe.
Indian Navy hails women officers for historic voyage on International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: The Indian Navy on Saturday lauded two women officers from the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition for their remarkable courage in sailing through the challenging waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in women's empowerment within the armed forces.
Rajnath Singh interacts with women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama on eve of International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 7: On the eve of International Women's Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama II. The Defence Minister spoke to Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A of the Indian Navy, through video conferencing in New Delhi.
Beacon of Nari Shakti: Rajnath Singh interacts with crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on eve of International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 7: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on the eve of International Women's Day and said that their courageous journey aboard INSV Tarini, tackling the immense challenge of circumnavigating the globe, "stands as a beacon of Nari Shakti."
On eve of Women's Day, Defence Minister interacts with crew of INSV Tarini
New Delhi, March 7: On the eve of International Women's Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama II (NSP II), Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, of the Indian Navy through video conferencing.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches port Stanley - Third Port of Call
New Delhi, February 18: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini entered Port Stanley at about 05:15 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) on February 18, completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a pioneering expedition showcasing the resilience, courage, and skill of the Indian Navy's women officers, said an Indian Navy statement on Tuesday.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Sailing vessel INSV Tarini crosses Cape Horn located at southern tip of South America
New Delhi, February 15: In a historical feat, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard INSV Tarini, crossed Cape Horn, located at the southern tip of South America, on Saturday while sailing on the third leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, said an Indian Navy statement.
ICG announces motorcycle expedition to commence Wagah Border on January 22
New Delhi, January 19: As part of the Indian Coast Guard's 49th Raising Day celebrations, the Indian Coast Guard on Sunday announced the commencement of the 'Sentinels of the Sea - Sarhad Se Samandar' motorcycle expedition, according to an official release.