A Historic Moment for the Andaman Islands
Andaman Islands Make History with Twin Guinness World Records Underwater
Two extraordinary underwater achievements at Swaraj Dweep showcase the Islands’ marine potential and strengthen their position as a world-class diving and adventure destination.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands have achieved a remarkable milestone by creating two Guinness World Records underwater at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). The achievements include the Largest National Flag Unfurled Underwater, measuring 60 × 40 metres, and the Tallest Human Stack Underwater, reaching an impressive height of 22.3 metres.
Sri Vijaya Puram, May 3, 2026: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands have created history with two remarkable Guinness World Records achieved underwater, highlighting the Islands’ exceptional marine environment, diving potential and spirit of teamwork.
The first record was achieved on 2 May 2026 at Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep, where a massive 60 × 40 metre National Flag, covering an area of 2,400 square metres, was unfurled underwater.
The historic achievement was followed by another milestone at the Lighthouse Dive Site, Swaraj Dweep, where the Islands achieved the Guinness World Record for the “Tallest Human Stack Underwater.”
A formation of 14 scuba divers created an underwater human stack measuring 22.3 metres in height, which was maintained for three minutes. The feat required exceptional buoyancy control, precision, coordination and teamwork.
Admiral D.K. Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency, participated in the event at Swaraj Dweep.
Following the successful completion of the event, a function was held at the conference hall of Dolphin Resort, Swaraj Dweep, where Mr. Rishi Nath, Adjudicator from Guinness World Records, officially announced the new world record and presented the certificate to the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor congratulated the divers, officials and stakeholders for their exceptional teamwork and dedication in achieving the twin Guinness World Records.
The two achievements were:
Largest National Flag Unfurled Underwater — 60 × 40 metres, covering 2,400 square metres, at Radhanagar Beach.
Tallest Human Stack Underwater — 22.3 metres in height, maintained for three minutes, at the Lighthouse Dive Site.
The twin record attempts were planned by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to showcase the Islands’ exceptional underwater wealth and strengthen their position as a premier international destination for diving and underwater exploration.
Personnel from the Tourism Department, A&N Police, Forest Department, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, along with scuba divers from various diving centres across the Islands, contributed to the successful execution of the events.
The achievement is a proud moment for the entire Andaman & Nicobar Islands and further highlights the destination’s potential for marine adventure, scuba diving and world-class underwater experiences.
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Published 9 October 2026 · Uncategorised
