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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.
SEAMESTER VII – Meet the Lecturers
SEAMESTER VII departed last Tuesday from East Pier in Cape Town and is now in the Southern Ocean. Introducing the lecturers on board. available here...
Midwinter Greetings from SANAP Teams!
World Albatross Day 19 June
The dance of the Albatross....
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...
SEAMESTER VII – Meet the Lecturers
SEAMESTER VII departed last Tuesday from East Pier in Cape Town and is now in the Southern Ocean. Introducing the lecturers on board. available here
Midwinter Greetings from SANAP Teams!
World Albatross Day 19 June
The dance of the Albatross. Video made by Anche Louw on 16 April 2016 on Marion Island at Swartkops. The Agreement on...
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...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
