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Samudra Pradakshina Expedition Flagged Off
Context:
Raksha Mantri flagged off Samudra Pradakshina, the world’s first tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from Mumbai on 11 September 2025.
About the Expedition:
- Samudra Pradakshina is the first-ever global circumnavigation by an all-women tri-service crew.
- 10 women officers will sail 26,000 nautical miles on IASV Triveni for nine months, crossing the Equator twice and rounding Capes Leeuwin, Horn, and Good Hope.
- The expedition follows World Sailing Speed Record Council norms, using sail alone without canals or powered transit.
Significance:
- Symbol of Nari Shakti, jointness of the Armed Forces, and Atmanirbhar Bharat with indigenous 50-foot yacht IASV Triveni (built in Puducherry).
- Strengthens India’s maritime diplomacy with port calls at Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa.
- Includes scientific research on microplastics, ocean life, and marine health in collaboration with the National Institute of Oceanography.
Background & Previous Expeditions:
- Builds upon India’s legacy: Capt. DilipDonde (2009–10, first solo circumnavigation), Cmde. Abhilash Tomy (2012–13, first Indian solo non-stop), and Navika Sagar Parikrama (INSV Tarini, 2017–18 and 2024–25).
- Demonstrates India’s growing strength in adventure seamanship, women-led expeditions, and oceanic research.
- Reinforces India’s global maritime vision aligned with SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
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