by Fishgate@sanap | Nov 19, 2018 | Legacy, Marion Island, Marion75, News
Greetings to all from our little island down south
We have had a great month here on Marion! October has been very productive for the field assistants and the huts have been experiencing a steady stream of visitors and some have been housing long term residents where there is lots to do nearby. Back at base all is running smoothly and we are all kept warm and well fed!
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Wanderer (October 2018) and that it gives you all a taste of our fantastic experience here!
Please click here to view all M75’s newsletters written so far.
Author: James Burns, 75th Marion Island Overwintering Team (Meteorological Observer), 19 November 2018
by Fishgate@sanap | Nov 13, 2018 | Antarctica, Legacy, News, SA Agulhas II, Team Photo
The 58th South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) team training has kicked off yesterday, 12 November, onboard the S.A. Agulhas II.
Meet S58, our SANAP ambassadors who will spend just more than a year on the ice:
The first day of team training included a number of informational sessions. In between these sessions Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) also had the opportunity to share the history of South Africa’s involvement in the Antarctic region with the new SANAE overwintering team (S58). This puts emphasis on the team’s responsibilities as South African Antarctic Ambassadors for the coming year. The team was also briefed about the importance of their photos, videos, narratives etc. which needs to be archived by the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa for future generations.
Further team training will include:
- Cold Weather Training
- Rope Work and Rescue Techniques
- Fire Fighting
- First Aid
- Cooking
- Team Development activities
- Dental Examination
- Clothing Fitment and issuing
- Occupational Health and Safety Talks
- Environmental Talks
- Pre-departure arrangements
- Protective Clothing
- Warehouse Procedures & packing of containers
- Asset Management
- Tasks & Projects
- Responsibilities
- A. Agulhas II – voyage to Antarctica
- Logistics and voyage information
- Stock take and Orders, Food Management
- Monthly and annual reports, Newsletter
- Team Leader & Management
- Employee Health and Wellness & Labour Relations Talk
Team training will be until the 30th of November, which will give the team a few days with family and friend before they depart to Antarctica on 6 December.
Click here to view the S.A Agulhas II Voyage Schedule.
Featured Image: L-R (Back): Anche Louw (ALSA), Mpati Boleme (SANSA VLF Engineer), Jufter Munyai (DEA Electrical Engineer), Marvin Rankuda (Senior Meteorological Technician), Bongisipho Kuali (DEA Mechanical Engineer), Ria Olivier (ALSA), Sanele Mkhize (DEA Diesel Mechanic); (Front) Travis Duck (SANSA Radar Engineer), Ewald Ferreira (Communications Engineer), Jacques Robbertze (DEA Diesel Mechanic).
Anché Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa, 13 November 2018
by Fishgate@sanap | Nov 6, 2018 | Announcement, Important Dates, Southern Ocean
The Belmont Forum, in collaboration with Future Earth and JPI Oceans, is launching a call for proposals on “Transdisciplinary Research for Ocean Sustainability”. The call is aiming at bringing together researchers and other expertise across the globe to innovate solutions to accelerate sustainable use of oceans and minimize the effects from global change (www.bfgo.org).
Call Timeline:
- Call Opens: 29 October 2018
- Pre-Registration Open: 12 November 2018
- Pre-Registration Closes: 31 January 2019 23:59 UTC
- Full Proposals Open: April 2019
- Full Proposals Close: August 2019
Click here for more information.
by Fishgate@sanap | Oct 24, 2018 | Antarctica, Current Event, Meetings, Southern Ocean
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
The role of CCAMLR?
International relations with respect to Antarctica needs to be regulated and this is done means of the Antarctic Treaty and related agreements (referred to as the Antarctic Treaty System). The Convention on the CCAMLR was signed in 1982 and forms a key part of the management of the Antarctic marine ecosystem and fishing industries operating south* of the Antarctic Convergence. Watch this video for more information about CCAMLR.
* rough boundary where warmer waters from the north meet the colder Antarctic waters below 60° South (www.ats.aq)
Where does South Africa fit in?
South Africa is not just one of the first signatories of the Antarctic Treaty, but also one of the nations very much concerned about the conservation of Antarctic resources.
South Africa is part of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and as a member of the commission South African representatives attend these meetings, contributing to the discussion and implementation of policies. The 37th meeting of the Commission is currently underway and attended by about 300 delegates including South Africa’s Dr Monde Mayekiso (meeting convener), Dr A Makado and Mr L Fikizolo (Department of Environmental Affairs).
Dr Mayekiso – Chair/Convener, thirty-seventh annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
37th annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR):
22 October – 02 November 2018 | Hobart, Tasmania. Click here for more information.
Anché Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, 24 October 2018
by Fishgate@sanap | Oct 22, 2018 | Announcement, Research, Science, Southern Ocean, sub-Antarctic
Completing an MSc or PhD within the South African National Antarctic Programme can be something out of the ordinary.
Are you interested in the sub-Antarctic, Antarctic or the Southern Ocean?
Keep an eye out for related postgrad positions
Anché Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, 22 October 2018
