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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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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.
World Meteorology Day 2022
Meteorological and oceanographic (met-ocean) data supplied by the South African Weather Service played an integral part in the recent and successful Endurance 22 expedition. by...
S.A. Agulhas II chartered for the world’s most challenging and successful shipwreck search
Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, The Endurance was crushed and sank to the ocean floor, in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica (1915). Read more here. The South African (Department...
International Women’s Day 2022
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is "Break the Bias". This year we are featuring three inspiring women within the South African National Antarctic Programme....
The Endurance – SANAE61 Publish First Newsletter
In this edition we meet the 9 team members of the 61st SANAE Overwintering Team: JC Laubscher (Doctor and Team Leader) Mfezeko Rataza (Electronic Engineer - South African...
World Meteorology Day 2022
Meteorological and oceanographic (met-ocean) data supplied by the South African Weather Service played an integral part in the recent and successful Endurance 22 expedition. by Marc de Vos, Senior Scientist, South African Weather Service (SAWS) Marine Research Unit....
S.A. Agulhas II chartered for the world’s most challenging and successful shipwreck search
Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, The Endurance was crushed and sank to the ocean floor, in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica (1915). Read more here. The South African (Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment) owned research and supply vessel, the S.A....
International Women’s Day 2022
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is "Break the Bias". This year we are featuring three inspiring women within the South African National Antarctic Programme. They are leaders in their fields and represent South Africa on an international level....
The Endurance – SANAE61 Publish First Newsletter
In this edition we meet the 9 team members of the 61st SANAE Overwintering Team: JC Laubscher (Doctor and Team Leader) Mfezeko Rataza (Electronic Engineer - South African National Space Agency) Read more about SANSA's presence in Antarctica here. Maanda Mulaudzi...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
