Rajnath Singh felicitates crew of IASV Triveni after first all-women tri-services circumnavigation 'Samudra Pradakshina'
On 30 July 2026 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers who completed 'Samudra Pradakshina', the first-ever tri-service all-women circumnavigation on IASV Triveni, a 314-day voyage of about 25,500 nautical miles.
Summary
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh felicitated the nine women officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force who completed the first-ever tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition 'Samudra Pradakshina' on board the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni. The 314-day voyage covered nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans. He called it a testament to Nari Shakti and tri-service jointness.
Key facts
- Expedition
- Samudra Pradakshina – first tri-service all-women circumnavigation
- Vessel
- Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni
- Crew
- 9 women officers from three Services
- Duration
- 314 days
- Distance
- About 25,500 nautical miles, four oceans
- Felicitated by
- Rajnath Singh, 30 July 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Samudra Pradakshina', the first tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition, was completed aboard which vessel?
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Correct answer: B — IASV Triveni
The expedition was completed on board the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.
How long was the 'Samudra Pradakshina' voyage completed by nine women officers, as stated in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 314 days
The 314-day voyage covered nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans.