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Vessels & Stations.
S.A. Agulhas II
S.A. Agulhas II is a South African ice breaking polar supply and research ship owned by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
SANAE IV
The first South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) departed in 1959.
Marion Island
The Marion base is used mainly for environmental/biological research, and weather data collection.
Gough Island
South Africa has been operating a weather station on Gough Island since 1956.
SANAE IV
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Expeditions &
Operations.
Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.
Team Structure.
Supplies.
The Voyage.
Living at the Station.
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The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) consists of three stations, countless research projects, and a history of dedicated team members.
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Latest News.
SANAP Project: Observing Dawn in the Cosmos
A few hundred million years after the big bang, the first stars in the universe were born during a period known as cosmic dawn. This epoch is uncharted territory: the first and...
Celebrating World Maritime Day: Navigating Towards a Sustainable Future
Today marks World Maritime Day, a global commemorative day celebrated every last Thursday of September. This annual observance serves as a tribute to the indispensable maritime...
The Maritime Interview Series Part 6: Mr Kyle Peterson
This is the last interview of The Maritime Interview Series, leading up to World Maritime Day, celebrated on 28 September 2023. What was this series all about? Every year...
The Maritime Interview Series Part 5: Mr Lionel Alexander
The Maritime Interview Series Part 5 features Mr Lionel Alexander, Bosun (or Deck Supervisor) of the S.A. Agulhas II. Need to catch up? [button...
SANAP Project: Observing Dawn in the Cosmos
A few hundred million years after the big bang, the first stars in the universe were born during a period known as cosmic dawn. This epoch is uncharted territory: the first and only tentative detection of cosmic dawn was reported in 2018, thus opening a new window...
Celebrating World Maritime Day: Navigating Towards a Sustainable Future
Today marks World Maritime Day, a global commemorative day celebrated every last Thursday of September. This annual observance serves as a tribute to the indispensable maritime industry and its pivotal role in connecting nations, enabling trade, and fostering economic...
The Maritime Interview Series Part 6: Mr Kyle Peterson
This is the last interview of The Maritime Interview Series, leading up to World Maritime Day, celebrated on 28 September 2023. What was this series all about? Every year on the last Thursday of September, nations around the world come together to celebrate...
The Maritime Interview Series Part 5: Mr Lionel Alexander
The Maritime Interview Series Part 5 features Mr Lionel Alexander, Bosun (or Deck Supervisor) of the S.A. Agulhas II. Need to catch up? ...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
