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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.
The Gough Bunting – First issue of G67
In this edition: Meet the 67th Gough Island Overwintering Team Prof Marthan Bester writes about Fur Seal pup weighing at Tristan da Cunha Islands (2009 - 2021) Read more about...
Welcome home SANAE 60
The 60th South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) team returned to Cape Town. Departure to Antarctica: 25 December 2020. Arrival in Cape Town: 29 January 2022....
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...
The Gough Bunting – First issue of G67
In this edition: Meet the 67th Gough Island Overwintering Team Prof Marthan Bester writes about Fur Seal pup weighing at Tristan da Cunha Islands (2009 - 2021) Read more about the Edinburgh ship - connecting Gough with the mainland More about the million breeding...
Welcome home SANAE 60
The 60th South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) team returned to Cape Town. Departure to Antarctica: 25 December 2020. Arrival in Cape Town: 29 January 2022. [gallery...
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...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
