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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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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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Latest News.
The 67th Gough Island Overwintering Team arrived at Gough Island
The 67th Gough Island overwintering team, all crew onboard the S.A. Agulhas II, and take-over personnel have gone through an isolation period and Covid19 testing prior to...
SANAP Research Project – Ross Seals in a Changing Environment
Ross seal ecology, behaviour and physiology in a changing environment SANAP research project by Prof Trevor Mcintyre in die Department of Life and Consumer Sciences at University...
Marion Island Newsletter – August 2021 edition now available!
Marion 78 wishes to share some of our most memorable moments from the past two months in the August 2021 edition of the Wanderer. "These moments are cherished by the team; from...
Marion 78 celebrates Spring!
Marion 78, our Overwintering team members at Marion Island celebrate Spring 2021. (Above(l-r: Alicia Siyasanga, Tlhonolofatso) Our Meteorologist team of the South African Weather...
The 67th Gough Island Overwintering Team arrived at Gough Island
The 67th Gough Island overwintering team, all crew onboard the S.A. Agulhas II, and take-over personnel have gone through an isolation period and Covid19 testing prior to departure to Gough Island. The vessel departed from East Pier, Cape Town Harbor on the 15th of...
SANAP Research Project – Ross Seals in a Changing Environment
Ross seal ecology, behaviour and physiology in a changing environment SANAP research project by Prof Trevor Mcintyre in die Department of Life and Consumer Sciences at University of South Afrcia as principal investigator and Dr Mia Wege , Co-Invesitigator from...
Marion Island Newsletter – August 2021 edition now available!
Marion 78 wishes to share some of our most memorable moments from the past two months in the August 2021 edition of the Wanderer. "These moments are cherished by the team; from good food, such as dumpling bread and tender oxtail stew, to birthday celebrations and...
Marion 78 celebrates Spring!
Marion 78, our Overwintering team members at Marion Island celebrate Spring 2021. (Above(l-r: Alicia Siyasanga, Tlhonolofatso) Our Meteorologist team of the South African Weather Services, Alicia Phakula (Meteorologist Technician), Siyasanga Mpehle (senior...
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South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
