Samudra Pradakshina Expedition

Important First

India's first-ever Tri-Service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition.

Vessel

IASV Triveni

Crew

9 women officers

From:

• Indian Army
• Indian Navy
• Indian Air Force

Achievement

• 314-day voyage
• Nearly 25,500 nautical miles
• Crossed four oceans
• Crossed Equator twice
• Crossed International Date Line
• Rounded Three Great Capes:
  • Cape Leeuwin
  • Cape Horn
  • Cape of Good Hope

⭐ Significance

Symbolises:

• Nari Shakti
• Jointness among armed forces
• Maritime capability

Previous Expedition

Navika Sagar Parikrama

• 2017–18
• India's first all-women naval circumnavigation