New Delhi: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) ‘Tarini’, carrying two women officers, on Thursday crossed the International Date Line (IDL), achieving a significant milestone during the crew’s global circumnavigation expedition, officials said.
“As the vessel sailed eastwards, the crew adjusted their clocks to account for the date change, symbolising the blending of two consecutive calendar days,” a Navy spokesperson said.
“Tarini successfully crossed the International Date Line (IDL) today at approximately 1130 hours, Indian Standard Time (IST),” he said. This notable achievement marks a significant milestone in the crew’s ongoing global circumnavigation expedition, the official said.
‘Tarini’ is undertaking the global circumnavigation journey under the Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an Indian Navy expedition attempting a double-handed circumnavigation of the earth via the three Great Capes. The boat was flagged off from Goa on October 2, 2024, by Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.
Carrying the two women officers, ‘Tarini’ had left the Lyttelton Port in New Zealand on Saturday for the longest and the most challenging leg of its expedition.
INSV ‘Tarini’ had reached Lyttelton on December 22, completing the second leg of the historic circumnavigation being undertaken by two Indian Navy officers – Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A – symbolising India’s growing prowess of maritime exploration.
