10 Brave Women Officers Sail Around the World-IASV Triveni Returns to India Soon

Rounding these capes requires great skill because the winds are strong and the waves are high.

WHAT IS CIRCUMNAVIGATION?

Circumnavigation means sailing all the way around the Earth or a major part of it by sea. A true circumnavigation must cross the equator and pass through all longitudes. The three capes mentioned above are well‑known landmarks used in long‑distance ocean voyages.

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q1: What is the name of the sailing vessel used for this expedition?
A: IASV Triveni (Indian Army Sailing Vessel Triveni).

Q2: How many women officers are on the crew?
A: Ten women officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Q3: When did the Samudra Pradakshina expedition begin?
A: On 11 September 2025 from Mumbai.

Q4: What are the three major capes rounded during the voyage?
A: Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn, and the Cape of Good Hope.

Q5: What does the word “circumnavigation” mean?
A: Sailing around the Earth or a major part of it by sea.

EXAM-FOCUSED POINTS

• Vessel name:  IASV Triveni (50‑foot sailing yacht)

• Built in:  Puducherry

• Expedition name:  Samudra Pradakshina

• Start date:  11 September 2025

• Start and end point:  Mumbai (will return in June 2026)

• Distance covered by 8 May 2026:  More than 23,000 nautical miles

• Total distance expected:  More than 43,000 km

• Crew strength:  10 women officers (tri‑service – Army, Navy, Air Force)

• Expedition leader:  Lieutenant Colonel Anuja Varudkar

• Deputy leader:  Squadron Leader Shraddha P Raju

• Key navigation milestones:  Cross equator twice; round three capes (Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn, Cape of Good Hope)

• Ports visited:  Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Cape Town

• Special achievement:  India’s first all‑women tri‑service circumnavigation

• Static GK – Circumnavigation:  Sailing around Earth by sea; the three capes are famous for long voyages