INSV Tarini leaves Cape Town on final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II to Goa
INSV Tarini, crewed by Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, was flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, on 15 April 2025 for the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation, to Goa.
Summary
INSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, South Africa, on 15 April 2025 for the final leg of her journey to Goa under the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, the Ministry of Defence said. The vessel is crewed by Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A. The circumnavigation aims to promote ocean sailing, showcase Indian women in uniform and highlight India's indigenous shipbuilding. During the Cape Town stopover, the boat hosted guests including India's High Commissioner to South Africa Prabhat Kumar and Golden Globe Race 2022–23 winner Kirsten Neuschäfer.
Key facts
- Vessel
- INSV Tarini
- Expedition
- Navika Sagar Parikrama II
- Crew
- Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A
- Flag-off
- 15 April 2025, Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town
- Final leg to
- Goa
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which two officers crew INSV Tarini on the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition?
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Correct answer: D — Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A
Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A.
INSV Tarini left Cape Town on 15 April 2025 for the final leg of its circumnavigation to which Indian destination?
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Correct answer: B — Goa
Goa, as stated by the Ministry of Defence.