Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini arrived in Fremantle, Australia, after a 39-day journey at sea as part of its global circumnavigation, Navika Sagar Parikrama II. The vessel reached its first international port of call on November 9, after covering over 4,900 nautical miles from its starting point in Goa.
The ambitious journey, flagged off from Goa on October 2, by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, will see INSV Tarini visiting four major ports around the world.
Manned by an all-women crew of Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K. and Roopa A., the vessel has faced diverse weather conditions, from calm seas to severe weather with winds up to 40 knots and wave heights reaching sea state 6. The crew, undeterred by the harsh conditions, remained resilient and in high spirits throughout the voyage.
INSV Tarini’s arrival in Fremantle was celebrated with a warm reception attended by Indian dignitaries and Australian officials. Among them were the Consul General of India in Perth, the Defence Advisor from Canberra, and representatives from the Royal Australian Navy. The Tamil Association of Western Australia added a cultural touch to the event with a performance of traditional music featuring Parai drums and Kombu Tharai horns, emphasizing the camaraderie and shared values between the two nations.
The port call by INSV Tarini is one of many made by the Indian Navy to promote maritime security, following the recently concluded calls by INS Gharial to Nacala Port in Mozambique and INS Suvarna to Port Louis in Mauritius.
This call follows the recent state visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Australia, underscoring the warm and friendly ties between India and Australia across multiple sectors. As INSV Tarini reaches Fremantle, Australia, India is also hosting the third edition of the AUSTRAHIND exercise between the two nations in Pune, Maharashtra.