It had arrived at Lyttelton on December 22, 2024 completing the second leg of the historic double-handed circumnavigation, being undertaken by two Indian Navy women officers - Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A

During the period in Lyttelton, the crew undertook repairs and maintenance of the boat with particular focus on the next leg where the vessel will be crossing the South Pacific to reach Port Stanley

With the frontal weather systems of the Southern Ocean, the crew can expect to experience challenging seas with upto 90 - 110 kmph winds

The crew also interacted with the Indian community who were eager to visit the boat and query the crew about various aspects of ocean sailing. The crew was also welcomed in the traditional Maori culture by members of the community in New Zealand

INSV Tarini was open to visitors at Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) on January 2. Visitors, from all walks, visited the vessel and interacted with the crew including Mrs. Victoria Henstock, Councillor, Christchurch City Council

A large number of members from the Indian Diaspora turned up for the Flag Off of INSV Tarini on Saturday

Traditional Maori prayers for the crew by members of the Maori community were also undertaken during the Flag Off ceremony

Navika Sagar Parikrama - II, is an Indian Navy expedition attempting a double-handed circumnavigation of the earth via the three Great Capes

The boat was flagged off from Goa on October 2, 2024 by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. After sailing across the Indian Ocean for 38 days, it halted at Fremantle, Australia, November 9 and then sailed off to reach New Zealand