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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.
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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.
SCALE-WIN22: Meet the SAPRI Trainees
Through the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the current SCALE-WIN22 (21-day) cruise, onboard the RV S.A. Agulhas II, is offering polar science training to 8...
SCALE Winter Cruise 2022
SCALE (Southern oCean seAsonaL Experiment) Winter 2022 Expedition (SCALE-WIN22) onboard the RV S.A. Agulhas II This dedicated science cruise is funded by the Department of...
SEAmester V – Meet the lecturers
South Africa's 5th class afloat voyage, SEAmester V, is currently on the final leg home. On this last day on board the vessel, students are finishing up all deck work, and...
SEAmester V – Meet the selected students
The S.A. Agulhas II is getting ready for departure on the 5th SEAmester cruise. The expected time of departure is today, 27 July 2022. 37 students from 14 national higher...
SCALE-WIN22: Meet the SAPRI Trainees
Through the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the current SCALE-WIN22 (21-day) cruise, onboard the RV S.A. Agulhas II, is offering polar science training to 8 young individuals from South African universities not historically involved in polar...
SCALE Winter Cruise 2022
SCALE (Southern oCean seAsonaL Experiment) Winter 2022 Expedition (SCALE-WIN22) onboard the RV S.A. Agulhas II This dedicated science cruise is funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) in support of the...
SEAmester V – Meet the lecturers
South Africa's 5th class afloat voyage, SEAmester V, is currently on the final leg home. On this last day on board the vessel, students are finishing up all deck work, and completing all projects and project presentations. There will be an art exhibition and farewell...
SEAmester V – Meet the selected students
The S.A. Agulhas II is getting ready for departure on the 5th SEAmester cruise. The expected time of departure is today, 27 July 2022. 37 students from 14 national higher education institutions and 1 international institution, were selected for SA's class afloat...
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S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
