A tri-services all-women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, “Samudra Pradakshina”, from Mumbai to Seychelles and back, was flagged off today by Lt. Gen AK Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering (CME), from the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre, Colaba, in Mumbai.
The expedition, featuring an all-women 12-member crew from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, embarked on a challenging 55-day voyage covering 4,000 nautical miles from Mumbai to Seychelles and back aboard the IASV Triveni.
Selected from 41 enthusiastic volunteers, twelve women officers, rigorously trained for two years in ocean sailing, are set to navigate treacherous waters, demonstrating their resilience, courage and determination on the high seas.
The flagging-in ceremony is scheduled to take place on 30 May 2025, marking the successful completion of this groundbreaking voyage. This expedition reaffirms India’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and excellence in maritime endeavours, proving that Nari Shakti is an unstoppable force capable of conquering any challenge.
The expedition serves as a preparatory phase for an even more ambitious circumnavigation sailing expedition planned for 2026.
