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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.
Midwinter greetings from South Africa’s Overwintering Teams
We wish the South African team on Antarctica (SANAE 62), Marion Island (Marion 80) and Gough Island (Gough 68) a Happy Midwinter! See midwinter greeting cards from the stations...
World Albatross Day 2023: Protecting Majestic Ocean Wanderers
On 19th of June, the world comes together to celebrate World Albatross Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about these magnificent seabirds and the conservation...
Celebrating World Oceans Day
Preserving our precious marine ecosystems Every year on the 8th of June, the world comes together to celebrate World Oceans Day, a global event dedicated to honouring and...
SAPRI Research Coordinators appointed
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) has employed four research coordinators under the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), for each of its...
Midwinter greetings from South Africa’s Overwintering Teams
We wish the South African team on Antarctica (SANAE 62), Marion Island (Marion 80) and Gough Island (Gough 68) a Happy Midwinter! See midwinter greeting cards from the stations below. Antarctica, SANAE 62 Marion Island, Marion 80 Gough Island, Gough68...
World Albatross Day 2023: Protecting Majestic Ocean Wanderers
On 19th of June, the world comes together to celebrate World Albatross Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about these magnificent seabirds and the conservation challenges they face. World Albatross Day serves as a crucial platform to educate and...
Celebrating World Oceans Day
Preserving our precious marine ecosystems Every year on the 8th of June, the world comes together to celebrate World Oceans Day, a global event dedicated to honouring and protecting our vast marine environments. This special day serves as a reminder of the...
SAPRI Research Coordinators appointed
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) has employed four research coordinators under the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), for each of its four integrated facilities i.e. Data, Products and Society (DPS), Terrestrial Long-Term...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
