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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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Latest News.
The sun sets at SANAE 22 May 2024
The reason for losing direct sunlight for a good two months is due to the fact that the Earth is tilted on its own axis of rotation by around 23.5°. The Poles are designated at...
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...
SANAP vacancies on Antarctica at SANAEIV
The following vacancies are advertised by The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for positions based on Antarctica. Antarctica, SANAE IV (the 4th...
World Migration Bird Day 11 May 2024
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres. The World...
The sun sets at SANAE 22 May 2024
The reason for losing direct sunlight for a good two months is due to the fact that the Earth is tilted on its own axis of rotation by around 23.5°. The Poles are designated at being at 90° latitude North or South. 90° minus 23.5° puts us at a latitude of 66.5°: the...
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...
SANAP vacancies on Antarctica at SANAEIV
The following vacancies are advertised by The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for positions based on Antarctica. Antarctica, SANAE IV (the 4th South African National Antarctic Expedition Station): The successful applicant will...
World Migration Bird Day 11 May 2024
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres. The World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will stress the need for proactive conservation measures....
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
