INSV Tarini Docked in Cape Town. | Photo credit: X, @indiannavy
Navigation ship from the Indian Navy (INSV) Tarini He has sailed from Cabo, South Africa, for Goa, in the final stage of a global circumnavigation. The trip, part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II initiative, is being made by two official women, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A. The container is expected to reach Goa at the end of May.
“Insv Tarini He was ceremonial of the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCyC) for the final stage of his trip to Goa on April 15 at 1030 hours of local time (1400 hours), “said the Navy in a statement on Tuesday (April 15, 2025).
The shipping ceremony was attended by the Consul General of India in Cabo Cabo, the attachment of defense of India to South Africa, members of the RCyC Registry Council and representatives of the Indian Community in Cape Town.
Duration of your port call in Cabo Cabo, Insv Tarini It served as a diplomatic dissemination and commitment center, organizing several guests, including members of the Indian diaspora and local dignitaries. The visit also provided an opportunity for cultural exchange and highlighted the growing maritime cooperation between India and South Africa, the statement added.
“In addition to accommodating the guests, the INSV crew Tarini He participated in a series of interactive events aimed at promotion gender, the empowerment of women and the ability of India in the construction of indigenous boats, “the Navy stopped.
The activities included an interaction with students from the Indian diaspora and a shared experience session with citizens and members of the diplomatic community in the RCyC. During these events, the officers shared ideas about their trip, the challenges of oceanic navigation and the vision behind Navika Sagar Parikrama. Other commitments involved a formal session with professors and students from the University of Cape Western, interaction with the naval cadets in the Naval College and met with young sailors at the RCyC Sailing Academy.
The crew also used the stop to carry out routine maintenance in INSV TariniEnsuring that the container remains in optimal conditions for the final stretch of the trip, the Navy declared.
The ship had arrived in Cabo Cape on April 1, completing the penultimate stage of its trip. The entire expedition, which covers approximately 23,400 nautical miles (43,300 km), was marked from Goa on October 2, 2024 by the head of the Naval General Staff, Admiral Dineh K. Tripathi, and is scheduled to conclude in the conclusion in Goa.
The Navy added that the circumnavigation is a significant effort aimed at the oceanic promotion navigation in India, showing the strength and resistance of Indian women in uniform, and highlighting the country in indigenous naval construction capacities.
Published – April 15, 2025 9:16 PM IST
