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Indian
Naval Ship Tarangini sailed out of her home port, Kochi on a
Circumnavigation voyage on 23 Jan 2003 and will return to Mumbai in May
2004. The theme of this circumnavigation voyage is "Bridging
friendship across the oceans".
During the course of this circumnavigation voyage Tarangini will
visit 36 ports in 18 countries. The ship will also take part in the Tall
Ships Races conducted by the American Sail Training Association in the
Great Lakes. The circumnavigation voyage
is
planned
in
six
legs.
Each leg is of approximately
2 ½
months duration.
During each leg Tarangini will be manned by approximately 34 cadets
of the First Training Squadron in addition to the permanent crew.
The
cadets and crew will be changed at selected ports.
A total of about 300 officers (including cadets)
and 60 sailors will participate in this maiden circumnavigation
voyage being undertaken by the only Sailing ship of the Indian Navy.
A
number of maritime nations, particularly from the developing world operate
large sailing ships as a means of developing their human resources. The
objective is not merely to expose young officers and sailors to the use of
sails, various types of ropes and operation of ships of the bygone era.
The aim is primarily to develop a spirit of adventure and inculcate in
each man the laudable qualities of team work, cohesiveness, espirit-de-corps,
alertness, physical and mental agility, leadership qualities and the
ability to face challenges with confidence, resoluteness and a positive
attitude.
This
circumnavigation voyage by Tarangini, will project our sea faring
capabilities to the world and inculcate a spirit of adventure amongst the
cadets and crew of the ship. Character building, sail and seamanship
training capsules will be imparted to the cadets and midshipman of the
Indian Navy and friendly foreign countries thereby building bridges of
friendship across the oceans.
We will interact with regional navies and other authorities and
project India as a major maritime and seafaring nation.
Tarangini
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