10 Armed Forces Women Officers to Sail on Historic Naval Mission

By: WE staff | Tuesday, 9 September 2025

• Ten Indian women officers of the armed forces are gearing up for a historic voyage on board the Indian Armed Services Vessel (IASV) Triveni
• The trip will span more than 26,000 nautical miles, cross the Equator twice, and sail by three great capes

Ten Indian women officers of the country's armed forces are going to make history by boarding the Indian Armed Services Vessel (IASV) Triveni for a historic journey. Through the journey they will cover more than 26,000 nautical miles, crossing the Equator twice, and passing three of the major capes. For the first time, women officers of the Indian Army will be on such a mission.

The Army said the crew will encounter some of the roughest waters on the planet including the Southern Ocean and the Drake Passage.

This voyage is considered a major milestone of India’s maritime project symbolising women's greater military presence, tri-service integration, and capability of the armed forces. The voyage is expected to commence on September 11, 2025.

IASV Triveni has been purpose built for long cruises, and is the best boat for this important voyage under extreme conditions.

This mission succeeds previous accomplishments, including the first tri-service all-women sailing voyage from Mumbai to Seychelles and return, which started on April 7, 2025, traversing about 3,600 nautical miles in 55 days.

The next mission is designed to continue showing the increased participation of women officers in Indian defense and naval missions.

Besides checking navigation and sailing skills, it plans to gain precious operational experience and reveal the role played by women in national defense.

The journey will cover different maritime areas, providing on-job learning experience and being a model to encourage subsequent generations of women serving in the armed forces.

For India, this mission is both strategic and symbolic, evidencing unity, proficiency, and resolve in furthering the nation's defense capabilities.