IASV Triveni Completes Historic All-Women Sailing Expedition

# IASV Triveni Completes Historic All-Women Sailing Expedition ### Why in News? The nine-member crew of **IASV Triveni** was felicitated for completing the first-ever **tri-services all-women global circumnavigation** sailing expedition, **'Samudra Pradakshina'**, on July 30, 2026. ### What makes this expedition historic? - The voyage was flagged off on **September 11, 2025**, and concluded in **Mumbai on July 22, 2026**, after **314 days** at sea. - The crew covered approximately **25,500 nautical miles** across four oceans, crossing the **Equator twice** and the **International Date Line**. - They rounded the three **Great Capes** – **Cape Leeuwin**, **Cape Horn**, and the **Cape of Good Hope** – and navigated the challenging **Drake Passage**. - This achievement earned the crew membership in the prestigious **Cape Horners fraternity**, an honor reserved for sailors who round Cape Horn. ### Why is this significant for India? - It is the **first global circumnavigation** with a joint crew from the **Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force**, highlighting **tri-service jointness**. - The expedition fulfilled internationally recognized criteria by crossing all meridians of longitude, and served as a powerful message of India's **'Nari Shakti'**. - Conducted aboard the **Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni**, the mission showcased India's indigenous capabilities during port calls worldwide. ### Exam Connect **Samudra Pradakshina** → First tri-services all-women global circumnavigation **IASV Triveni** → Indian Army Sailing Vessel **Cape Horners** → Sailors who have rounded Cape Horn