by Fishgate@sanap | Dec 18, 2018 | Antarctica, Current Event, News, SA Agulhas II, SANAE
Earlier this year Prof Annie Bekker of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, also director of the Sound and Vibration Research Group, organised and hosted the S.A. Agulhas II mini-seminar. This seminar covered the full scale measurement capabilities of the S.A Agulhas II and the measurements to be taken this Antarctic season.
Captain Knowledge Bengu, who will be the Captain of the S.A. Agulhas II for the 2018/2019 Antarctic Expedition, attended this seminar. This gave him some insight of what is planned by the scientists for the season and how to prepare for the SANAE58/Weddell Sea Expedition and all the operations involved.
South Africa’s ice breaking vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, is currently on her way to Antarctica on a 96 day cruise (almost a month longer than usually) – what does the captain say about this? Anche Louw of the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa interviewed Captain Knowledge Bengu – see interview below.
The first stop for the S.A. Agulhas II is Penguin Bukta. Here the SANAE58 team, cargo and other research personnel will be offloaded and then transported to SANAE IV.
The ship will then depart to the Weddell Sea (after fuel pumping) for the 45 day Weddell Sea Expedition 2019, on search for The Endurance and also if possible scientific exploration.
For more information about the Weddell Sea Expedition – click here.
https://www.facebook.com/AntarcticLegacySA/videos/370805320157462/
Anche Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa, 18 December 2018
by Fishgate@sanap | Dec 6, 2018 | Antarctica, Current Event, News, Research, Southern Ocean, sub-Antarctic
The first three days of the South African Antarctica Season Launch consisted of Exhibitions by the Department of Environmental Affairs, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), The Port of Cape Town (Transnet Port Terminals), African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), Meihuizen International Logistics and the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Invited schools had the opportunity to visit this exhibition. This gave students the opportunity to understand more about South Africa’s involvement in Antarctic Research, how we get to the Antarctic (onboard the RV S.A. Agulhas II) and the large number of careers involved in the South African National Antarctic Programme.
As from today the SA-Norwegian Polar Seminar 2018 will be held at the TNPA Building, Port of Cape Town – see the program below.
Day 4, Thursday 06 December 2018
| Theme - Heritage Presentations : Chair J. Beaumont | 09:00 – 13:00 |
| 1. SA Antarctic Legacy left by Humans Presentation - R Olivier( 10min) |
| 2. Human Spirit Achmat Hassiem - H Valentine (10min) |
| 3. Amundsen’s expeditions, about everything but the South Pole - Susan Barr (45min) |
| 4. Exploits of Sibusiso Vilana - M Matutu (10min) |
| 5. Ocean and Antarctica conservation Lewis Pugh -M. Mayekiso (10min) |
| 6. The Norwegian cultural heritage in Antarctica - Susan Barr (45min) |
| 7. History of Dronning Maud Land History - Olav Orheim (45min) |
| LUNCH |
| Theme – Research Exchange : Chair Aaidoo – Floor 2 (Seminar) |
1. Presentation - A. Makhado
Top predator at the Prince Edward Islands and southern ocean- implication to their trophic position (30min)
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| 2. Presentation – S. Somhlaba (30min) |
| 3. Progress in the fisheries research in Subarea 48.6 (30min) |
| 4. Presentation – T Makhalanyane (30min) |
| 5. Presentation – T Mtshali (CSIR) (30min) |
| 6. Nansen-Tutu (Local Director) |
| S.A. AGULHAS II Departure at East Pier, Port of Cape Town | 16:00 – 17:00 |
Day 5, Friday 07 December 2018
| Theme – Polar Gateways - Chair A. Miya/ C. Birkenstock (TNPA) | 10:00 – 13:00 |
| Gateway Centers |
| 1. Cape Town Antarctic Gateway Center - M Matutu (30min) |
| 2. Polaris Climate Change Observatory-M’ de Wooters (20min) |
| 3. Arctic Gateway Aspects - Olav Orheim (45min) |
| 4. SA Antarctic Heritage as a gateway to Antarctica - ALSA (10min) |
| 5. MRCC – Jared Blows (10min) |
| 6. ARCC – S. White (10min) |
| 7. Antarctica and Flying - White Desert (10min) |
| 8. Antarctica and shipping – P. Meihuizen (10min) |
| LUNCH | 13:00 - 14:00 |
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 18, 2018 | Announcement, Current Event, Meetings
Today is the second and last day of the S.A. Agulhas II Mini-Seminar, held in Stellenbosch.
We aim to dig deeper into the technical side of things today, looking at: ice measurements and navigation, vibration and vessel motion. The proposed Polar Observatory as well as robotics and related topics will also be tackled.
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Anché Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, 18 October 2018
by Fishgate@sanap | Oct 17, 2018 | Announcement, Current Event
Event Details:
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Anché Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, 17 October 2018
