Naval ship passes through earth's remotest point

The Indian Navy’s Sailing Vessel, the INSV Tarini, which is undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition today passed through Point Nemo, the remotest point on earth.

Point Nemo in the Southern Pacific Ocean is situated approximately 2,688 km from the nearest landmass. This isolated point in the South Pacific is famous for its extreme remoteness, with the closest human presence often being aboard the International Space Station orbiting above.

Two Indian Navy women officers -- Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A – are doing the circumnavigation.

The INSV Tarini, which is on the third leg of the journey, started from Lyttelton Harbour, New Zealand, on January 4. The next stop for the mission is Port Stanley in Falkland Islands. This is the longest leg of the expedition with a distance of approximately 10,400 km. The vessel will be crossing the South Pacific and pass through the treacherous ‘Drake Passage’ to reach Port Stanley.

Today at Point Nemo, the Naval officers collected vital water samples, which will be analysed by the National Institute of Oceanography. These samples will provide valuable insights into oceanic conditions, including the presence of marine biodiversity and chemical composition, contributing to global oceanographic research.