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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.
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Supplies.
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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.
Today in history: the brand new S.A. Agulhas II arrives in Cape Town
On this day, 03 May 2012, the newly built South African vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, arrived in the Port of Cape Town. The vessel was formally handed over to the Department of...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE61
The second SANAE61 newsletter is out! In this edition: Get a quick catch-up from The Endurance (S61) editor, Maanda Mulaudzi Get to know the team's Senior Meteorological...
Voyage 051 – S.A. Agulhas II to Marion Island
The S.A. Agulhas II departed from East Pier, V&A Waterfront on her annual Marion Island relief voyage, Sunday 17 April 2022. The expected time of arrival at the island is...
SAPRI Science Engagement Planning Workshop
The first face-to-face SAPRI Science Engagement planning meeting was organised and hosted by the South African Environment Observation Network (SAEON) Science Engagement team....
Today in history: the brand new S.A. Agulhas II arrives in Cape Town
On this day, 03 May 2012, the newly built South African vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, arrived in the Port of Cape Town. The vessel was formally handed over to the Department of Environmental Affairs (currently Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment), in...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE61
The second SANAE61 newsletter is out! In this edition: Get a quick catch-up from The Endurance (S61) editor, Maanda Mulaudzi Get to know the team's Senior Meteorological Technician, Eric Randall Find out more about his work, how the Antarctic journey has been so far,...
Voyage 051 – S.A. Agulhas II to Marion Island
The S.A. Agulhas II departed from East Pier, V&A Waterfront on her annual Marion Island relief voyage, Sunday 17 April 2022. The expected time of arrival at the island is today, 21 April 2022. The first leg of the voyage, Oceanographic Leg 1, from Cape Town to...
SAPRI Science Engagement Planning Workshop
The first face-to-face SAPRI Science Engagement planning meeting was organised and hosted by the South African Environment Observation Network (SAEON) Science Engagement team. The workshop was held on the 5th of April 2022, in Gauteng, South Africa. The program...
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South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
