Indian Navy’s Trailblazing Women Officers Make History by Reaching Point Nemo, the World’s Most Remote Spot
Indian Navy’s Trailblazing Women Officers Make History by Reaching Point Nemo, the World’s Most Remote Spot
Two courageous women officers of the Indian Navy, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, have made a monumental mark by reaching Point Nemo, the remotest location on Earth. Situated in the Pacific Ocean, this spot is so isolated that astronauts aboard the International Space Station often find themselves closer to it than any other humans on Earth.
In a remarkable milestone for maritime exploration, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A aboard #INSVTarini crossed Point Nemo on 30 Jan 2025, during Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
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Their journey was part of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an Indian Navy initiative aimed at promoting maritime exploration and scientific research. Sailing aboard the INSV Tarini, they embarked on a challenging voyage powered solely by wind. Starting from Goa on October 2, 2024, they made significant stops including Lyttelton, New Zealand, in December 2024, and endured a grueling 5,600 nautical miles journey to Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, facing intense ocean currents and unpredictable weather without an engine.
Point Nemo, known as the ‘spacecraft graveyard’, is not only a test of human resilience but also plays a crucial role in space exploration, serving as the final resting place for decommissioned satellites and space stations. During their mission, Dilna and Roopa collected water samples from this rarely explored region. These samples will undergo analysis by the National Institute of Oceanography, offering valuable insights into marine biodiversity and oceanic conditions.
Their achievement goes beyond a simple sailing expedition; it represents one of the most challenging maritime feats in history. Through courage, skill, and unwavering determination, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A have not only entered the annals of history but have also inspired future explorers, proving that no frontier is too distant to conquer.
