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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.
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Latest News.
JOBS: Marion Island 2023 to 2024
The following positions are available on the sub-Antarctic, Marion Island for the overwintering period (April 2023 to May 2024) Applications close between 7 November and 14...
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...
JOBS: Marion Island 2023 to 2024
The following positions are available on the sub-Antarctic, Marion Island for the overwintering period (April 2023 to May 2024) Applications close between 7 November and 14 November 2022. Click here: View the...
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...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
