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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
Marion Island
Gough Island
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.
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Locations of Operations.
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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.
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Latest News.
Medical Doctor wanted for Antarctica 2022-2024
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a medical doctor to join the 62nd South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) team. Expedition...
First Announcement – SCAR Biology 2023
This is the first announcement for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Biology Symposium 2023 in New Zealand. [button link="scarbiology2023.org"...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE 61
In this edition: Get to know the team’s medical doctor and team leader, JC Laubscher Find out more about his work at SANAE IV as a medical doctor. He speaks about...
Open Access: Prince Edward Islands Geospatial Database
In a new publication, An open access geospatial database for the sub-Antarctic Prince Edward Islands, by Elizabeth Rudolph, David William Hedding, Nico de Bruyn, and Werner Nel,...
Medical Doctor wanted for Antarctica 2022-2024
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a medical doctor to join the 62nd South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) team. Expedition departure (ETD): 15 December 2022 Return: February 2024 Team training starts in November...
First Announcement – SCAR Biology 2023
This is the first announcement for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Biology Symposium 2023 in New Zealand. Will you be attending/presenting a...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE 61
In this edition: Get to know the team’s medical doctor and team leader, JC Laubscher Find out more about his work at SANAE IV as a medical doctor. He speaks about his Antarctic journey, expectations vs reality of Antarctica and much more. " I think...
Open Access: Prince Edward Islands Geospatial Database
In a new publication, An open access geospatial database for the sub-Antarctic Prince Edward Islands, by Elizabeth Rudolph, David William Hedding, Nico de Bruyn, and Werner Nel, open access is given to a geospatial database for both Marion Island and Prince Edward...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
