During the third leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, which significant milestone did INSV Tarini achieve in January 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (D) Both B and C

Explanation:

• In January 2025, INSV Tarini, with its two-women crew, achieved two rare maritime milestones during its sail from Lyttelton (New Zealand) to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands):

  • Crossed Point Nemo (30 January 2025): The most remote spot in the ocean, farthest from any landmass.

  • Crossed the International Date Line (around 1130 hrs IST): A crucial marker of true global circumnavigation, separating two consecutive calendar days.

• These achievements highlight India’s growing strength in women-led oceanic expeditions.

Information Booster:

• Navika Sagar Parikrama II is an all-women circumnavigation mission of the globe.

• First edition (2017–18) made India the first Asian country with an all-women naval circumnavigation team.

• International Date Line (IDL): Imaginary line near 180° longitude where the date changes by one day.

• Point Nemo: Located in the South Pacific Ocean, about 2,688 km from the nearest land.

• Such milestones test endurance, navigation, and ocean-sailing expertise.