Empowered Women Navigating The World
(Simple, easy short answers - Minimum level of learning)
What does INSV stand for?
Indian Naval Ship Vessel
W hen was INSV Tarini commissioned to Indian Navy service?
18th February, 2017
Who is Tara-Tarini? After whom was the sailboat named?
Tara-Tarini is a patron deity for sailors. It is a famous temple in Ganjam district of Odisha.
Where did the crew undergo their basic training?
Indian Naval Waterman ship Training centre in Mumbai.
How long were they trained to undertake this voyage?
Three years.
Which skill was considered important in the selection process?
The little survival skills.
Who mentored the crew?
Commander Dilip Donde.
Which quality of the skipper helped to bring out a successful expedition?
Honesty
Who among the crew mentioned about teamwork?
Payal Gupta.
When did they witness the brilliant southern lights from the sea? / How did the sky appear there?
While they were crossing the Tasman Sea, they witness the brilliant southern lights from the sea. The sky appeared geen.
What festival did they celebrate during their expedition?
They celebrated Diwali.
Mention the special features of INSV Tarini.
*used environment-friendly non-conventional renewable energy resources
*collected ocean and wave data.
What does the term circumnavigation mean?
Travel around the world in a ship.
How did the all-women Indian Navy crew go about their voyage?
They started from Goa, stopped at four ports and reached Goa.
When did the crew start their voyage? When did they return back to India? How many days did it take to complete the expedition?
They started on 10 September, 2017 from Goa. They went around the world in 254 days and reached Goa on 21 May, 2018.
What sort of training did the crew undergo before their expedition?
They learned courses on navigation communication and weather prediction. They learned to repair things and deal with emergencies.
How did the crew members work as a team to make their expedition successful?
During storm, they helped each other.
What challenging tasks did the team face during their voyage?
They faced severe storm in South Pacific with 9 to 10 metres high waves.
What sort of activities did the crew engage in during their long voyage?
They read books and did craft works.
Mention the celebrations which the crew enjoyed during their expeditions.
They celebrated Diwali, three birthdays and first birthday of boat.
Which factor motivated the crew to undertake this expedition?
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