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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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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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SCALE-WIN22: Science Team BGC-PUMP
Onboard team members: More about their research: Phytoplankton primary production and carbon export to the deep ocean, (i.e. the biological carbon...
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: Meteorological Team
Onboard METEOROLOGY team members: The project description as per the sailing orders for the SCALE Winter Cruise of 2022: The Operational Marine...
Return of SEAmester V – 2022
SEAmester – South Africa’s Class Afloat was started by Prof Isabelle Ansorge, Head of Oceanography, UCT in 2016 and coordinated by Tahlia Henry. The program was birthed in the...
SCALE-WIN22: Science Team BGC-PUMP
Onboard team members: More about their research: Phytoplankton primary production and carbon export to the deep ocean, (i.e. the biological carbon pump) are considered a major contributor to the sink of natural Carbon Dioxide (CO2)...
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...
SCALE-WIN22: Meteorological Team
Onboard METEOROLOGY team members: The project description as per the sailing orders for the SCALE Winter Cruise of 2022: The Operational Marine Meteorology project includes routine (operational) and R&D (research and development)...
Return of SEAmester V – 2022
SEAmester – South Africa’s Class Afloat was started by Prof Isabelle Ansorge, Head of Oceanography, UCT in 2016 and coordinated by Tahlia Henry. The program was birthed in the wake of formerly known as DST’s, Global Grand Challenge was issued to explore platforms that...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
