IASV Triveni - All-Women Tri-Service Crew Completes Historic Round-the-World Sailing Expedition
The Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni, crewed by 10 women officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, is sailing from Cape Town to Mumbai after completing a historic round-the-world expedition.
Background: In a first for the Indian Armed Forces, 10 women officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force are on a round-the-world sailing expedition onboard IASV Triveni which began its journey from the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai on September 11. The voyage represents India's growing emphasis on women's leadership in the armed forces and the spirit of jointness among the three services.
Why in News: IASV Triveni with its historic all-women tri-service crew is circumnavigating the globe - marking a landmark moment for women in India's armed forces and completing one of the most significant achievements in Indian military history.
Key Points to Remember:
- Vessel: IASV Triveni (Indian Army Sailing Vessel)
- Crew: 10 women officers from Indian Army, Navy and Air Force
- Expedition: Round-the-world sailing circumnavigation
- Journey started from: Gateway of India, Mumbai
- Start date: September 11 (2025)
- Team composition: 5 Army officers, 1 Naval officer and 4 Air Force officers
- Vessel name meaning: Named after the confluence of three services - reflects spirit of jointness
- Significance: First all-women tri-service crew to circumnavigate the globe in Indian Armed Forces history
- India's Chief of Defence Staff: Lt. General N S Raja Subramani
- India's Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
Related Static GK:
- Indian Army Day: 15 January
- Indian Navy Day: 4 December
- Indian Air Force Day: 8 October
- Armed Forces Flag Day: 7 December
- Gateway of India: Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra - built in 1924
- INS Tarangini: India's training sailing ship
- Women in Indian Armed Forces: First allowed in combat roles from 2020 onwards