Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Nine Women Sail India’s First All‑Women Tri‑Service Circumnavigation
Nine brave women from India’s Army, Navy and Air Force sailed around the world on a ship called IASV Triveni.
They did it in 314 days, covering 25,500 miles across four oceans.
The trip proved that women can do tough military jobs and showed how the three services can work together.
The Defence Minister praised them for their courage and said they inspire everyone in India.
The journey also helped India make friends with other countries by visiting their ports and sharing Indian culture.
Nine women officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force completed India’s first all‑women Tri‑service circumnavigation, Samudra Pradakshina, aboard IASV Triveni.
The 314‑day voyage covered nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans, meeting all international circumnavigation criteria and earning membership in the Cape Horners fraternity.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the crew as a symbol of Nari Shakti and Tri‑service jointness, highlighting their resilience, teamwork and India’s indigenous engineering.
The expedition was flagged‑in virtually on 11 September 2025 and concluded on 22 July 2026 in Mumbai, after almost two years of training and shore‑based support.
The mission served as a diplomatic showcase, with port calls worldwide that promoted India’s cultural heritage, maritime professionalism and goodwill.
- Who
- Nine women officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force
- What
- Completed India’s first all‑women Tri‑service circumnavigation sailing expedition, Samudra Pradakshina
- When
- Flag‑in on 11 September 2025, concluded 22 July 2026, 314‑day voyage
- Where
- Sailed aboard IASV Triveni across four oceans, with port calls worldwide
- Why
- To demonstrate Nari Shakti, Tri‑service jointness, showcase India’s engineering and diplomatic outreach
- Expedition name
- Samudra Pradakshina
- Vessel
- IASV Triveni
- Duration
- 314 days
- Distance
- 25,500 nautical miles
- Participants
- 9 women officers (Army, Navy, Air Force)
- Flag‑in date
- 11 September 2025
- Conclusion date
- 22 July 2026
- Achievements
- Cape Horners membership, circumnavigation criteria met
