Tarini Admiral Sunil Lanba CNS with women crew of Tarini at Goa after induction ceremony (Image source: Twitter handle @indiannavy) Tarini Admiral Sunil Lanba CNS with women crew of Tarini at Goa after induction ceremony (Image source: Twitter handle @indiannavy)The Indian Navy’s second sailboat ‘Tarini’ was inducted into service today at a ceremony in Goa. The vessel is slated to be the platform for the first Indian all-women global circumnavigation by the Indian Navy to begin in August. The induction ceremony, at INS Mandovi Boat Pool, took place in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba along with other senior naval officers. Watch What Else Is Making News“The sailboat Tarini is being inducted into the Navy and is slated to be the platform for First Indian All-Women Circumnavigation of the globe expedition of the Indian Navy,” a navy statement said. “Indian Navy is attempting to revitalise open ocean sailing and will also be inducting four 40 feet, state-of-the -art open ocean racing sailboats,” the statement added.

Source: Indian Express February 18, 2017 16:28 UTC