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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
Marion Island
Gough Island
SANAE IV
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Operations.
Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.
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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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SEAmester 2023 – Applications now open
Call for student and lecturer applications for SEAmester VI! CLOSING date 14 APRIL 2023. South Africa’s Class Afloat aims to introduce marine science as an applied and cross-disciplinary field to students who have shown an affinity for core science disciplines SEAmester V 2022 (read more about SEAmester cruises) Applications are now open for LECTURER and […]
Gough Island Positions to be Filled
Join the 69th Gough Island Overwintering Team! The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is looking for suitable candidates to join the 2023/2024 Gough...
International Women’s Day 2023
In celebration of International Women's Day, we came in contact with Tanganedzani "Tanga" Tshitavhe. She is an Assistant Meteorological Technician, for the South African Weather...
Image of S.A. Agulhas II selected for National Geographic 2022 Pictures of the Year
Today, 05 March, marks the one-year anniversary of the discovery of the Endurance, the sunken ship of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton. Two images taken on the Endurance22 expedition...
SEAmester 2023 – Applications now open
Call for student and lecturer applications for SEAmester VI! CLOSING date 14 APRIL 2023. South Africa’s Class Afloat aims to introduce marine science as an applied and cross-disciplinary field to students who have shown an affinity for core science disciplines SEAmester V 2022 (read more about SEAmester cruises) Applications are now open for LECTURER and […]
Gough Island Positions to be Filled
Join the 69th Gough Island Overwintering Team! The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is looking for suitable candidates to join the 2023/2024 Gough Island team. The team will depart (on the research and supply vessel, S.A. Agulhas II)...
International Women’s Day 2023
In celebration of International Women's Day, we came in contact with Tanganedzani "Tanga" Tshitavhe. She is an Assistant Meteorological Technician, for the South African Weather Service (SAWS), on the sub-Antarctic Marion Island. This is a strong woman, with...
Image of S.A. Agulhas II selected for National Geographic 2022 Pictures of the Year
Today, 05 March, marks the one-year anniversary of the discovery of the Endurance, the sunken ship of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton. Two images taken on the Endurance22 expedition were included in the National Geographic Pictures of the Year (2022). In February and...
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S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
