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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.
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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.
News from Gough Island – The Bunting Jan 2023
The 68th Gough Island Overwintering Team has published their first newsletter - The Bunting - January 2023 (Issue 1). In this edition: Letter from the team leader Words...
NRF-SANAP Funded PhD student part of the 30th Atlantic Meridional Transect Cruise
Mayibongwe Buthelezi, a PhD student from University of Pretoria, is currently participating in the 30th Atlantic Meridional Transect cruise (AMT-30). The AMT (Atlantic...
Data Products and Society Node hosted at Stellenbosch University
The Data, Products and Society (DPS) Node of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) is planned to bring together the SAPRI Data Centre, the various types of...
Marion Island Positions to be Filled
Join the 80th Marion Island Overwintering Team! The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is looking for suitable candidates to join the 2023/2024 Marion...
News from Gough Island – The Bunting Jan 2023
The 68th Gough Island Overwintering Team has published their first newsletter - The Bunting - January 2023 (Issue 1). In this edition: Letter from the team leader Words from the G68 Bunting editorial team Meet the G68 team Birder's Stories Life in the Base...
NRF-SANAP Funded PhD student part of the 30th Atlantic Meridional Transect Cruise
Mayibongwe Buthelezi, a PhD student from University of Pretoria, is currently participating in the 30th Atlantic Meridional Transect cruise (AMT-30). The AMT (Atlantic Meridional Transect) cruises are a series of research voyages conducted annually across...
Data Products and Society Node hosted at Stellenbosch University
The Data, Products and Society (DPS) Node of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) is planned to bring together the SAPRI Data Centre, the various types of generated data and downstream products, including modelling and the societal outreach program....
Marion Island Positions to be Filled
Join the 80th Marion Island Overwintering Team! The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is looking for suitable candidates to join the 2023/2024 Marion Island team. The team will depart (on the research and supply vessel, S.A. Agulhas II) to...
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S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
