Indian Navy Women Officers Set for Global Blue-Water Expedition

• Two Indian Navy officers, Lt. Commanders A. Roopa and K. Dilna, are set to embark on a global blue-water voyage.
• The expedition will be conducted onboard INSV Tarini, a vessel used for training sailors.
• The officers, who have been preparing for the Sagar Parikrama expedition for three years, have gained extensive experience and skills.
• They are undergoing training under the mentorship of retired Commander Abhilash Tomy, a renowned circumnavigator and Golden Globe Race hero.
• The Indian Navy has made significant efforts to revive the sailing tradition, promoting seamanship skills and preserving maritime heritage.