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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.
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.
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Latest News.
SCALE-WIN22: Science Team Top Predators
Onboard Top Predators team members: More about the project: Seabirds and marine mammals are often the early indicators of changes in an ecosystem...
SCALE-WIN22: Research Team VESSEL-WAVE
More about the project: Four IMU (Inertia Measurement Unit) sensors are installed on the S.A. Agulhas II - two sensors are near the center of gravity of the ship,...
SCAR Conference: South Africa’s representation at Business Meetings
SCAR Open Science Conference takes place from 27 July and this includes the Business Meetings on 27-29 July 2022, the conference from 1-5 August, and the delegates meeting on 5-...
Cruise opportunity December 2022
The National Research Foundation has been approached by the Switzerland-based Group, Polar Holdings AG, which has recently acquired both South African companies “Antarctic...
SCALE-WIN22: Science Team Top Predators
Onboard Top Predators team members: More about the project: Seabirds and marine mammals are often the early indicators of changes in an ecosystem and display the effects of climate change vividly. Their distribution can be grouped into...
SCALE-WIN22: Research Team VESSEL-WAVE
More about the project: Four IMU (Inertia Measurement Unit) sensors are installed on the S.A. Agulhas II - two sensors are near the center of gravity of the ship, one on the monkey deck and one on deck 7 (Room 7320 - for quick verification of the...
SCAR Conference: South Africa’s representation at Business Meetings
SCAR Open Science Conference takes place from 27 July and this includes the Business Meetings on 27-29 July 2022, the conference from 1-5 August, and the delegates meeting on 5- 7 September. The SCAR Open Science Conference, established 20 years ago, has in many ways...
Cruise opportunity December 2022
The National Research Foundation has been approached by the Switzerland-based Group, Polar Holdings AG, which has recently acquired both South African companies “Antarctic Logistics Centre International” and “The Antarctic Company” to assist in coordinating South...
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Gough Island.
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S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
