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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.
Inaugural Lecture of SANAP PI, Prof Annie Bekker, on 12 May 2022
Prof Annie Bekker is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University. She is Head of the Division for...
News from Gough Island – the second issue of the G67 Bunting is out!
The current overwintering team on Gough Island, Gough 67, compiled their second newsletter. What will you find in this issue: Click here to view or download this latest issue of...
Today in history: the brand new S.A. Agulhas II arrives in Cape Town
On this day, 03 May 2012, the newly built South African vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, arrived in the Port of Cape Town. The vessel was formally handed over to the Department of...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE61
The second SANAE61 newsletter is out! In this edition: Get a quick catch-up from The Endurance (S61) editor, Maanda Mulaudzi Get to know the team's Senior Meteorological...
Inaugural Lecture of SANAP PI, Prof Annie Bekker, on 12 May 2022
Prof Annie Bekker is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University. She is Head of the Division for Mechanics and Director of the Sound and Vibration Research Group. She is the Principal...
News from Gough Island – the second issue of the G67 Bunting is out!
The current overwintering team on Gough Island, Gough 67, compiled their second newsletter. What will you find in this issue: Click here to view or download this latest issue of The Bunting (Gough Island Newsletter). Do you want to have a look at some other...
Today in history: the brand new S.A. Agulhas II arrives in Cape Town
On this day, 03 May 2012, the newly built South African vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, arrived in the Port of Cape Town. The vessel was formally handed over to the Department of Environmental Affairs (currently Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment), in...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE61
The second SANAE61 newsletter is out! In this edition: Get a quick catch-up from The Endurance (S61) editor, Maanda Mulaudzi Get to know the team's Senior Meteorological Technician, Eric Randall Find out more about his work, how the Antarctic journey has been so far,...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
