INSV = Indian Naval Ship Vessel. “Tarini” is derived from the Sanskrit word for “saviour” and from the Tara-Tarini temple in O

The National policy to empower women to attain their full potential (Nari Shakti). --- ### Q3. Name the four foreign ports where the crew made replenishment stop-overs. **A3.** 1. Fremantle (Australia) 2. Lyttleton (New Zealand) 3. Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) 4. Cape Town (South Africa) --- ### Q4. How long did the complete circumnavigation take and on which date did the crew return to Goa? **A4.** 254 days; they returned on 21 May 2018. --- ### Q5. What auxiliary means of propulsion did Lt. Cdr. Vartika Joshi refuse to use even when winds dropped? **A5.** The engine—she insisted on completing the voyage under sail alone to stay honest to the rules of circumnavigation. --- ### Q6. Give two scientific objectives of the voyage besides showcasing women’s empowerment. **A6.** - Collect meteorological, ocean and wave data for the India Meteorological Department. - Monitor marine pollution on the high seas. --- ### Q7. How many women applied for the crew and how were the final six selected? **A7.** Thirty applied; six were shortlisted on the basis of demonstrated survival skills. --- ### Q8. What natural phenomenon did the crew unexpectedly witness while crossing the Tasman Sea? **A8.** The Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) and bio-luminescence in the water. --- ### Q9. Which two festivals or special occasions did the crew celebrate while still at sea? **A9.** Diwali and three birthdays, including the first birthday of the boat itself. --- ### Q10. According to the crew, how did the sea treat gender differences? **A10.** The sea is gender-neutral; it does not discriminate between men and women.