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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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The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) consists of three stations, countless research projects, and a history of dedicated team members.
Team Photos.
Research.
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Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
The Mouse-Free Marion Project is hiring
The Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project, a partnership between the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and BirdLife South Africa, plans to eradicate invasive...
Minister Barbara Creecy visits Antarctica
Media Release by the Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy visits Antarctica, 9 to 12 Jan 9 Jan 2023 Forestry, Fisheries and the...
On their way to Antarctica: Meet the 62nd SANAE Overwintering Team
The S.A. Agulhas II is expected to depart to Antarctica today, 15 December 2022. The 62nd South African National Antarctic Expedition team (SANAE 62) is on board the vessel. The...
News from Antarctica – The Endurance Sept/Oct 22
In this edition: Learn more about spring time at SANAE IV Birds at SANAE IV? The Communications Technician, Aphiwe Dyum, shares his experience thus far as part of the 61st SANAE...
The Mouse-Free Marion Project is hiring
The Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project, a partnership between the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and BirdLife South Africa, plans to eradicate invasive mice from Marion Island. The project is gaining increasing momentum as we work towards an...
Minister Barbara Creecy visits Antarctica
Media Release by the Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy visits Antarctica, 9 to 12 Jan 9 Jan 2023 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Ms Barbara Creecy, will on Monday (9 January 2023) visit the Princess...
On their way to Antarctica: Meet the 62nd SANAE Overwintering Team
The S.A. Agulhas II is expected to depart to Antarctica today, 15 December 2022. The 62nd South African National Antarctic Expedition team (SANAE 62) is on board the vessel. The S62 team with be replacing the S61 team during this Antarctic relief voyage. 62nd South...
News from Antarctica – The Endurance Sept/Oct 22
In this edition: Learn more about spring time at SANAE IV Birds at SANAE IV? The Communications Technician, Aphiwe Dyum, shares his experience thus far as part of the 61st SANAE overwintering team Here are some of the interview questions: How would you rate...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
