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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.
JOB ALERT: Ecological Field Assistants/Researchers on Marion Island
Do you have a BSc (Hons) degree in the ecological field? This might be an opportunity for you! Two Ecological Field Assistants/Researchers needed for the 2022/2023...
Dr Mia Wege – from overwintering field assistant to lecturer at UP
Congratulations Mia - from overwintering field assistant to lecturer at the University of Pretoria. Dr Mia Wege was chosen as one of the "100 Women in Polar Science and...
Happy Festive Season to all onboard the S.A. Agulhas II
ALSA would like to wish all onboard the research and supply vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, currently at the Antarctic ice shelf, a happy festive season. Special thoughts go out to...
Season’s Greetings from Gough Island
The South African team on Gough Island would like to wish you a happy festive season. Spending Christmas far away from home can sometimes be a challenging time for overwintering...
JOB ALERT: Ecological Field Assistants/Researchers on Marion Island
Do you have a BSc (Hons) degree in the ecological field? This might be an opportunity for you! Two Ecological Field Assistants/Researchers needed for the 2022/2023 overwintering team on the South African, sub-Antarctic Marion Island. This is an opportunity not...
Dr Mia Wege – from overwintering field assistant to lecturer at UP
Congratulations Mia - from overwintering field assistant to lecturer at the University of Pretoria. Dr Mia Wege was chosen as one of the "100 Women in Polar Science and Support" featured by Women in Polar Science. Mia is a true 'go-getter' and an inspiration to...
Happy Festive Season to all onboard the S.A. Agulhas II
ALSA would like to wish all onboard the research and supply vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, currently at the Antarctic ice shelf, a happy festive season. Special thoughts go out to the Captain of the vessel, Captain Knowledge Bengu, and the crew who will be having all...
Season’s Greetings from Gough Island
The South African team on Gough Island would like to wish you a happy festive season. Spending Christmas far away from home can sometimes be a challenging time for overwintering team members, so if you would like to send a special message to the team, please email me...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
