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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.
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What’s happening
Latest News.
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,...
Preparatory phase in full swing at SAPRI – Positions available
SAPRI – Transforming, Consolidating and Strengthening Polar Sciences Four new positions are available as part of the SAPRI professional development acceleration program which...
Attention Early Career Researchers
Applications are now open to join the national committee of APECS-SA, the South African National Committee of APECS (Association of Polar Early Career Scientists). APECS-SA is...
Welcome Home Gough 67
The 67th Gough Island Overwintering Team has returned to Cape Town. Two members of this team stayed behind on Gough Island. Departure to Gough Island: 15 September 2021...
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...
Preparatory phase in full swing at SAPRI – Positions available
SAPRI – Transforming, Consolidating and Strengthening Polar Sciences Four new positions are available as part of the SAPRI professional development acceleration program which ties in with the SAPRI transformation drive. These positions are not the integrated facility...
Attention Early Career Researchers
Applications are now open to join the national committee of APECS-SA, the South African National Committee of APECS (Association of Polar Early Career Scientists). APECS-SA is looking for early career scientists, enthusiasts, naturalists, and good storytellers...
Welcome Home Gough 67
The 67th Gough Island Overwintering Team has returned to Cape Town. Two members of this team stayed behind on Gough Island. Departure to Gough Island: 15 September 2021 Disembarked at East Pier: 20 September 2022 Gough 67 The...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
