Archive · 22 Jul 2026
All-Women Tri-Services Crew Completes Historic Maritime Circumnavigation
A team of nine women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force completed a historic 314-day journey around the world by sea.
They sailed on a ship called IASV Triveni, which was built in India.
The ship traveled over 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans and visited several countries.
The crew faced tough challenges, including sailing through dangerous waters and rounding three famous capes.
This journey was a big achievement for women in the military and showed how well the different branches of the military can work together.
The ship also acted as a floating embassy, representing India's maritime heritage and military professionalism abroad.
The crew was welcomed back as heroes in Mumbai.
Nine women officers from India’s Army, Navy, and Air Force completed a 314-day maritime circumnavigation aboard the indigenously built IASV Triveni.
The vessel traveled 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans and three Great Capes, covering Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and South Africa.
The crew met all international benchmarks for true circumnavigation, including crossing all meridians of longitude and navigating the Equator twice.
The expedition demonstrated the capabilities of women in the military and the effectiveness of tri-service synergy.
The IASV Triveni acted as a floating embassy, projecting Indian maritime heritage and military professionalism during diplomatic port calls.
- Who
- Nine women officers from India’s Army, Navy, and Air Force
- What
- Completed a 314-day maritime circumnavigation aboard the IASV Triveni
- When
- Departed on September 11, 2025, and returned on an unspecified Wednesday
- Where
- Traveled across four oceans and three Great Capes, with port calls in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and South Africa
- Why
- To demonstrate the capabilities of women in the military and showcase India's maritime heritage and defence integration
Advocates of Women in Military
Traditionalists
Role of Women in Military
Advocates of Women in Military
The expedition showcases the capabilities of women in the military and their ability to undertake challenging missions.
Traditionalists
Traditionalists may argue that such missions are better suited for men due to physical demands.
- Vessel
- IASV Triveni
- Departure Date
- September 11, 2025
- Return Date
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Distance Covered
- 25,500 nautical miles
- Oceans Traversed
- Four major oceans
- Great Capes Rounded
- Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn, Cape of Good Hope
- Diplomatic Port Calls
- Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa
- Flag-In Ceremony Location
- Gateway of India, Mumbai