Mormugao Port, May 31 -- Indian Navy Officers Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa returned to Goa on Saturday after successfully completing Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a circumnavigation expedition aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini.

A major highlight of the expedition was reaching Point Nemo, the most remote location on Earth, marking a rare feat for any sailing crew, and a first for the Indian Navy's women officers.

"It was a great and proud moment for us as we could fly our Indian flag and the Indian Navy's flag at Point Nemo," said Lt Cdr Dilna K.

She recalled the challenges they faced en route, particularly a storm that forced them to make a critical decision.

She said, "To reach Point Nem...