On global circumnavigation, Navy vessel reaches Australia

INSV Tarini, the Navy’s sailing vessel which is undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition, arrived at its first port of call in Fremantle, Perth, in Australia.

The expedition, “Navika Sagar Parikrama II”, reached the Australian port on November 9, the Navy said. The expedition had been flagged off from Goa by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on October 2.

The first stop of the expedition has been made after a challenging 38-day voyage from Goa. The vessel has covered a distance of 9,000 km. It crossed the Equator on its southwards journey on October 24 and the Tropic of Capricorn on October 27.

During this 38-day non-stop voyage, the Indian Navy duo of Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A encountered a range of weather conditions from calm to severe, facing winds up to 40 knots and rough seas.

The progress of the expedition has been closely followed by the Navy Chief, receiving daily updates. On the eve of Diwali, while the vessel was at sea, the Navy Chief interacted with the crew and found them fully motivated and dedicated to their mission.

On arrival in Australia, INSV Tarini was given a warm welcome by dignitaries, including the Consul General of India at Perth, the Defence Advisor from Canberra, Secretary of the Indian Navy Sailing Association (INSA) and others.