The Indian Navy is preparing to welcome the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, upon their successful completion of a double-handed circumnavigation of the globe aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini. The expedition, which commenced on October 2, 2024, from Goa, covered approximately 50,000 km across four continents, three oceans, and three Great Capes. The crew made port calls in Fremantle (Australia), Lyttleton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands), and Cape Town (South Africa), engaging in diplomatic and outreach activities. The voyage tested the officers' endurance, sailing skills, and perseverance, as they encountered extreme weather conditions, including cyclones and treacherous seas. The accomplishment highlights India's maritime capabilities, commitment to women empowerment (Nari Shakti), and national pride on the global stage. The flag-in ceremony will be held at Mormugao Port, Goa, with the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, presiding.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence.
INDIAN NAVY: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: The name of the circumnavigation expedition.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi.
Globe: Refers to the circumnavigation of the Earth.
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini: The name of the sailing vessel used for the expedition.
Lt Cdr Roopa A: One of the two officers who completed the circumnavigation.
Lt Cdr Dilna K: One of the two officers who completed the circumnavigation.
Goa: A state in India, the starting and ending point of the expedition.
Naval Ocean Sailing Node, Goa: The location from where the expedition was flagged off.
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri: The Minister of Defence.
Shri Rajnath Singh: The name of the Minister of Defence.
Mormugao Port: The port in Goa where the Flagin ceremony will be held.
India: The nation whose maritime endeavours are symbolized by the expedition.
Nari Shakti: Signifies women power.
DilRoo: Nickname for the Naval duo Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K.
Fremantle Australia: A port where the crew made a call.
Lyttleton New Zealand: A port where the crew made a call.
Port Stanley Falkland Islands: A port where the crew made a call.
Cape Town South Africa: A port where the crew made a call.
Western Australian Parliament: Parliament that honoured the crew as special invitees.
Drake Passage: A body of water between South America's Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica.
Cape Horn: The southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile.
International Women's Day: Day on which the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri interacted with the crew.
Adm Dinesh K Tripathi: The Chief of the Naval Staff.
Chief of the Naval Staff: Title of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi
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Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY TO WELCOME NAVIKA SAGAR
PARIKRAMA II CREW AFTER HISTORIC
CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Posted On: 27 MAY 2025 5:13PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Navy is all set to welcome the triumphant crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on successful
completion of circumnavigation of the Globe onboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini. Accomplishing
this rare feat in double-handed mode, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K are set to touch the shores of Goa
on 29 May 2025. This extraordinary sailing expedition was flagged off from Naval Ocean Sailing Node, Goa
on 02 Oct 24 (https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2061255).
The Flag-in ceremony of this landmark event will be presided over by the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri
Rajnath Singh at Mormugao Port, Goa, formally marking the culmination of the circumnavigation. 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".
Over a period of eight months, the Naval duo (famously called #DilRoo) covered a distance of 25,400 nm
(approx 50,000km) across four continents, three oceans and three Great Capes, braving extreme
weather conditions and challenging seas relying solely on sails and wind
power (https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1905540042698952954).
As the proud flag bearers of resurgent India, the duo commenced their circumnavigation with port calls
at Fremantle (Australia), Lyttleton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) and Cape Town (South
Africa). The officers engaged in numerous diplomatic and outreach engagements, interacting with
parliamentarians, Indian diaspora, school children, Naval cadets and university faculty across the globe. In a
rare gesture, they were honoured as special invitees at the Western Australian
Parliament (https://x.com/HCICanberra/status/1857257399968743574) in recognition of their
achievements. Their accomplishments received accolades from local communities, international sailing
bodies and foreign parliaments serving as a beacon of women empowerment, maritime excellence and
national pride.
The crew encountered winds upto 50 knots (93 kmph) coupled with stormy weather conditions and
extremely cold temperatures during the journey, setting the ultimate test of human endurance, perseverance
and sailing skills. Though each leg had its own challenges, the third leg of the journey from Lyttleton to Port
Stanley was one of the most arduous (https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1890656337962442836). The crew
encountered three cyclones, navigated through the treacherous Drake Passage and successfully rounded Cape
Horn. The circumnavigation highlights the unwavering spirit, exceptional valour, courage and perseverance of
the officers amidst challenging conditions of the sea and nature.
During the voyage, the crew had the opportunity to interact with the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri on the eve
of International Women's Day. He congratulated the crew for their remarkable milestone and acknowledged
the invaluable role of women in bolstering national security and reaffirmed India's commitment to expanding
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r w o m e n i n t h e d e f e n c e s e c t o r .
(https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2109200). Besides this, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, the
Chief of the Naval Staff, also interacted with the crew on various occasions and commended their
exemplary skills, professionalism, camaraderie and teamwork.
As the nation eagerly awaits the arrival of the resilient crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, this expedition hasbeen a defining chapter in India's maritime history. 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.****
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