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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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Discover.
The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) consists of three stations, countless research projects, and a history of dedicated team members.
Team Photos.
Research.
Newsletters.
Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
Jobs Alert: Marion Island
Applications open for: Overwintering Birder Overwintering Killer Whaler Overwintering Sealer (2x positions) The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: South African Weather Service
More about the South African Weather Service team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has been part of the South African...
Job Advert: SAPRI Operations Coordinator
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of SAPRI Operations...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: Trace Metal Biogeochemistry Research
Research team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the ocean, and just like plants on land they need to have...
Jobs Alert: Marion Island
Applications open for: Overwintering Birder Overwintering Killer Whaler Overwintering Sealer (2x positions) The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: South African Weather Service
More about the South African Weather Service team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has been part of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) from the beginning, when the first team was appointed to...
Job Advert: SAPRI Operations Coordinator
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of SAPRI Operations Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the South...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: Trace Metal Biogeochemistry Research
Research team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the ocean, and just like plants on land they need to have enough food to grow and be happy. However, some places in the ocean don't have enough food...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
