NewzVille Desk
For the first time, the Indian Armed Forces, ten women officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force will set out on a round-the-world sailing expedition onboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni from the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai on 11 September 2025.
Triveni named after the confluence of three services, reflects the spirit of jointness and synergy between the three Services. The team comprises five Army officers, one Naval officer and four Air Force officers.
This is also the first time that the Indian Armed Forces are jointly leading a circumnavigation mission, making it a milestone in India’s maritime journey and a shining example of Nari Shakti in uniform.
The officers will sail more than 26,000 nautical miles, crossing the Equator twice and rounding the Three Great Capes – Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope.
The expedition is likely to be completed over a period of nine months and the team would visit four foreign ports before returning to Mumbai in May 2026.
The team, over a period of the last two and half years, has undergone a rigorous training regime in every domain, including a training expedition to Seychelles. They were trained by experienced and well-qualified instructors.
