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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.
Learn more
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.
South Africa participates in the All-Atlantic Ministerial Meeting
The All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance 2022 Forum was co-hosted by the United States and Brazil, in collaboration with the European Commission, over two events between May and...
Want to work on Antarctica?
Applications are now open! Application deadline: 15 August 2022.
Marion 79 – First Newsletter
The first newsletter of Marion 79 is now available online! Inside this issue meet the team members, page through their memories and read more about: Circle of Life Do a tour of...
SCALE-WIN22: Research Teams BUOYS & SEAICE
Onboard BUOYS team members: Onboard SEAICE team members: Onboard ocean operations logistics team: ...
South Africa participates in the All-Atlantic Ministerial Meeting
The All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance 2022 Forum was co-hosted by the United States and Brazil, in collaboration with the European Commission, over two events between May and July 2022. Outcomes from the Scientific Event in May were highlighted at the Ministerial...
Want to work on Antarctica?
Applications are now open! Application deadline: 15 August 2022.
Marion 79 – First Newsletter
The first newsletter of Marion 79 is now available online! Inside this issue meet the team members, page through their memories and read more about: Circle of Life Do a tour of the Base; the Butternut Hotel The little Chomper - Sub-Antarctic fur seal pups Take-over...
SCALE-WIN22: Research Teams BUOYS & SEAICE
Onboard BUOYS team members: Onboard SEAICE team members: Onboard ocean operations logistics team: BUOYS: More about the project and the team: A variety of synoptic, seasonal and...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
