A team of 12 women officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force recently completed a nearly four-week (27-day) sailing expedition in the Arabian Sea. An Army official told

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Tri-Service All-Women Sailing ⛵️ Expedition Team #mumbai arrive #lakshadweep And then came back and peaked after Marvel was tagged, #mumbai.

The crew consists of 12 determined female officers from… https://t.co/mmPzkoGH35pic.twitter.com/XaCHpkAoDH

— ADG PI – Indian Army (@adgpi) April 18, 2024

The all-female crew took part in the voyage in preparation for the upcoming global circumnavigation race this September. The expedition, organized by the Army Expedition Wing and the Army Water Node Center at the School of Military Engineers, was designed to hone the crew’s skills for the challenging journey ahead.

“This unique expedition not only embodies the spirit of adventure but also highlights the importance of fostering inclusion and diversity in military operations,” the ADG PI wrote on

People expressed pride in the response to the article.

“Wishing you all the best…make us proud…bon voyage ladies,” one comment read.

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Make us proud…

Bon voyage ladies

—Pokemon Warlords (@DebSanjeev) April 18, 2024

Another user wrote: “Awesome – apparently they are also preparing for a circumnavigation sometime next year!!! Best wishes!!!”

So cool – apparently they’re also gearing up for a circumnavigation adventure sometime next year! ???????????? best wishes! ! !

— RAJVERMA (@vermarajinderLS) April 18, 2024

“Jai Hind,” another sentence read.

Jai Shinde

— Vinita Saxena (@VinitaSaxena2) April 18, 2024

The expedition training officially ended on Friday. According to officials, the female sailors have trained for more than 6,000 nautical miles in preparation for the “Around the World Race”, a landmark event in India’s military history.

The journey from Mumbai to Lakshadweep is divided into four legs, each offering unique challenges and learning opportunities. Throughout the entire expedition, the female sailors faced volatile seas, sweltering heat, and rough seas, demonstrating not only their physical strength but also their mental stability and teamwork spirit. Report.