Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition, reached Lyttelton Harbor on Sunday after covering a distance of about 6,500 km from Fremantle, Australia in 28 days, according to an Indian Navy statement.
The statement said that the Indian delegation was welcomed by representatives of HCI Wellington, Defense Attache, Royal New Zealand Navy and members of the Maori community.
In a post on due to strong winds and waves. The crew was welcomed by representatives from HCI Wellington, Defense Attache, Royal New Zealand Navy and members of the Maori community.”
Earlier on Friday, INSVS Tarini sighted Little Solander and Solander Islands, part of New Zealand’s Southern Island chain.
On November 29, INSV Tarini passed Cape Leeuwin, the gateway to the Southern Ocean and often referred to as the edge of the world.
“On 29 Nov 24 at 1445 hrs IST, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A achieved a significant milestone in their historic expedition by rounding Cape Leeuwin, the gateway to the Southern Ocean and often referred to as the edge of the world. This is a crucial step in their journey as they prepare to face even more challenging conditions in the days to come. Their determination and resilience continue to inspire as they navigate their way through. one of the most difficult stretches of their journey,” a Navy spokesperson said in a post on X.
INSV Tarini departed from Fremantle, Australia on November 24 for Lyttelton, New Zealand for the second phase of the NSP-II expedition. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, Tarini and her intrepid crew were seen off by cheering crowds for safe passage to Lyttelton.
