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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.
Team Photos.
Research.
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Legacy.
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Latest News.
SEAMester departing today – Wishing them all the best!
The UN’s Decade of Ocean Science calls for programmes that improve scientific knowledge, develop research capacities and transfer marine technological information and expertise...
Celebrating Youth Day!
Celebrating Youth Day today – Highlighting the school learners that attended the S.A. Agulhas II Open Day in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The Open Day was hosted by the Department of...
World Environment Day – Marion Island
On this World Environment Day we focus on Marion Island as the #generationrestoration highlights the importance of the Mouse-Free Marion Project Marion Island and Prince...
South Africa is celebrating Environmental Month in June
National Environment Month is celebrated in June, with the South African government and captains of industry leading the way by stimulating awareness on environmental issues and...
SEAMester departing today – Wishing them all the best!
The UN’s Decade of Ocean Science calls for programmes that improve scientific knowledge, develop research capacities and transfer marine technological information and expertise across generations. In South Africa, the Department of Science and Innovation’s (DSI) has...
Celebrating Youth Day!
Celebrating Youth Day today – Highlighting the school learners that attended the S.A. Agulhas II Open Day in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The Open Day was hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of the S.A. Agulhas II at the Port of Port...
World Environment Day – Marion Island
On this World Environment Day we focus on Marion Island as the #generationrestoration highlights the importance of the Mouse-Free Marion Project Marion Island and Prince Edward Island, collectively known as the Prince Edward Islands, are tiny specks of land in...
South Africa is celebrating Environmental Month in June
National Environment Month is celebrated in June, with the South African government and captains of industry leading the way by stimulating awareness on environmental issues and challenging all to become agents for change. June is Environment Month under the...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
