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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.
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Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
Departure of Gough Island Voyage from Cape Town
A departure ceremony took place at East Pier, Cape Town today. Mr. Rodgerson Hlophe(right) - Acting Director: Southern Oceans and Antarctic Support was the Programme director and...
Congratulations to South Africa Team at SCAR2024
Well done to all that represented South Africa at XIth SCAR – Open Science Conference & Biennial Meetings in Pucón-Punta Arenas – CHILE during August 2024. More posts to...
South Africans attending SCAR2024 in Pucon, Chile.
The XIth SCAR – Open Science Conference & Biennial Meetings is held in Pucón– Chile in August 2024. There are many researchers from South Africa that will be presenting...
Celebrating Women’s Day within SANAP community
Theme of the National Women’s Day Commemoration: "Celebrating 30 Years of Freedom Towards Women’s Development" In the SANAP community we are celebrating all those involved as...
Departure of Gough Island Voyage from Cape Town
A departure ceremony took place at East Pier, Cape Town today. Mr. Rodgerson Hlophe(right) - Acting Director: Southern Oceans and Antarctic Support was the Programme director and introduce the takeover personnel and the Gough 70 overwintering team. Acting Chief...
Congratulations to South Africa Team at SCAR2024
Well done to all that represented South Africa at XIth SCAR – Open Science Conference & Biennial Meetings in Pucón-Punta Arenas – CHILE during August 2024. More posts to follow
South Africans attending SCAR2024 in Pucon, Chile.
The XIth SCAR – Open Science Conference & Biennial Meetings is held in Pucón– Chile in August 2024. There are many researchers from South Africa that will be presenting during the conference. We wish them all the best. [button...
Celebrating Women’s Day within SANAP community
Theme of the National Women’s Day Commemoration: "Celebrating 30 Years of Freedom Towards Women’s Development" In the SANAP community we are celebrating all those involved as Researchers, Scientists, and Students at tertiary and research institutions and...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
