Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Indian Women Officers to Embark on Global Sailing Expedition
Ten women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force are preparing for a sailing adventure around the world!
They will be sailing on the IASV Triveni, a special boat.
This expedition will cover over 26,000 nautical miles, taking them through the world's toughest oceans and crossing the Equator twice.
This is a historic first for the Indian Army, showcasing the strength of women in the military.
It's a symbol of teamwork and celebrates the spirit of adventure.
Ten women officers will embark on a global sailing expedition.
The expedition will be on the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.
The journey will cover over 26,000 nautical miles.
The expedition will cross the Equator twice and visit the Southern Ocean and Drake Passage.
The expedition is scheduled to be flagged off on September 11, 2025.
- Who
- Ten women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
- What
- A tri-service global sailing expedition
- When
- To be flagged off on September 11, 2025
- Where
- Across five continents, including the Southern Ocean and Drake Passage
- Why
- To showcase women's empowerment and tri-service unity
- Participants
- Ten women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
- Vessel
- Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni
- Objective
- Global sailing expedition
- Distance
- 26,000+ nautical miles
- Route
- Across five continents, crossing the Equator twice
- Expedition Start Date
- September 11, 2025