Context
The Navika Sagar Parikrama II was an initiative taken by INSV Nalini or the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Nalini which is a marine sailing vessel of the Indian Navy.
About
Navika Sagar Parikrama II is the first-of-its-kind naval voyage conducted by the Indian Navy in which an all-women team circumnavigated the world in one ship- INSV Tarini. The voyage which spanned approximately 22700 Nautical Miles was planned for establishing Sea consciousness, for demonstrating the maritime strength of India and for empowering women in the armed forces.
Description and Details
Objectives:
- Raising ocean awareness and encouraging the study of the ocean.
- Present India as a naval power and to highlight the country’s ship building talents.
- Military women should be empowered so that they could inspire the up and coming generations.
Crew and Vessel:
- In the series all-women officers of six and sailors of three were there.
- INSV Tarini is a 55-foot sailing vessel, designed and built in India.
Route and Duration:
- Completed 2 full revolutions around the globe and sailed 22 000 nominal miles.
- The tour was done in 254 days with stopovers at 20 different ports of different countries.
Significance
- Historic Achievement:All-female crew of this boat was the first one to successfully complete that journey around the world.
- Maritime Awareness:Increased concern and knowledge about oceans and ocean related issues internationally.
- Women Empowerment: Explained women to be able to get a job and work in the armed forces.
- India’s Maritime Capabilities:It helped in highlighting India’s capability of constructing ships as well as unpresent the country’s naval strength.
Pros
- Inspiration:Unleashed a new generation of women to go join the armed forces.
- Maritime Awareness:People got to learn more about the ocean and its problems which lead to its protection.
- International Recognition:It greatly infamous India’s maritime capacity in the global platform.
Cons
- Challenges Faced:Challenges which affected the Crew included weather hitches, mechanical breakdowns as well as other problems related to logistics.
- Resource Intensive:Demanded a lot of effort, time, effort commitment and financial support.
Challenges
- Weather Conditions:Storm and rough seas were some of the rough terrains that the Crew encountered.
- Equipment Failures:Learned equipment breaks downs, and it’s necessary to work with what you have and make the best out of it.
- Logistical Challenges:They struggled in sourcing spare parts as well as getting access to repair shops.
Conclusion and Way Forward
Thus Navika Sagar Parikrama II stands for ocean awareness, women and Indian Navy’s excellence. To build on this achievement:To build on this achievement:
- Continue Oceanic Awareness Efforts:Improve more trips and campaigns to increase the people’s consciousness regarding the marine environment.
- Empower Women in the Armed Forces:Continue to offer the desire to women the ability to go and join career armed forces.
- Enhance Maritime Capabilities:Focus on ship construction and facilities to give a boost towards the maritime ability of the country of India.
In this way, India would be able to assure its responsible standing in the international maritime community focusing on the protection of the oceans and empowerment of women.
Source: Press Information Bureau