In a first, Indian Armed Forces’ all-women sailing team to circumnavigate the globe
The team consists of five army officers, a naval officer and four air force officers who have been trained for the last two and a half years, including a training expedition to Seychelles, which covers 10,000 maritime miles. Photo: Special Editing
“We will be the pioneers of the Indian Army Sailing Ship (IASV). Triven And Indian is exhibiting the power of three services, ”he said.
Mrs. Raju has 11 years of experience as a technical officer working on the Sukhoi-30 aircraft. In the first for the Indian Armed Forces, 10 female officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force were prepared for a sailing expedition to circulate the world. TrivenCovering 21,600 maritime miles.
According to Discovery leader Lieutenant Colonel Anuja Varudkar, this is a milestone and shining example of India’s sea journey Nari Shakti Together with the Indian Armed Forces, for the first time, he leads a circulation. Lieutenant Col. Varudkar said, “The task is basically synergy between all three services. We all bring different skill sets gained during our intensive training to perform the task.”
The team consists of five army officers, a naval officer and four air force officers who have been trained for the last two and a half years, including a training expedition to Seychelles, which covers 10,000 maritime miles.
Captain Prajakta Nikam, “Navigation, communication, scuba diving, basic medicine and first aid were trained in various departments. Crisis use, fatigue management, weather readings and mechanical studies were part of education,” he said.
Challenge
The discovery will take place twice and three big cloaks, Cape Leeuwin in Australia, Cape Horn in South America, and the Gate of Good Hope in South Africa. Navy spokesman Commander Mehul Karnik, “the most challenging part for the team, coarse seas and powerful currents, known for the Drake Passage,” he said.
Discovery, four foreign ports visits – are planned for eight to nine months, returning to Mumbai in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa – and May 2026.
TrivenA 50 -meter yacht built in Pudducherry, Atmanirbhar Bharat. Equipped with modern navigation and communication systems, has already recorded 10,000 naval miles in education and will now undertake the global challenge.
“We will meet with Diaspora and strengthen our diplomatic relations,” he said. Ms. Gusain has eight years of experience in the Navy.
Published – 10 September 2025 02:18
