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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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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.
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...
SANAP PhD graduate – first black observational ocean biogeochemist
Congratulations to all SANAP graduates of 2021. A special congratulations to Dr Mhlangabezi Mdutyana, who just made history by being the first black South African to graduate...
Season’s Greetings from Marion Island
The 78th Marion Island Overwintering team is feeling festive and wishes you a Merry Christmas. We invite you (family, friends, previous team members, anyone that would like 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...
SANAP PhD graduate – first black observational ocean biogeochemist
Congratulations to all SANAP graduates of 2021. A special congratulations to Dr Mhlangabezi Mdutyana, who just made history by being the first black South African to graduate with a doctorate in observational ocean biogeochemistry. He is part of the Parallel...
Season’s Greetings from Marion Island
The 78th Marion Island Overwintering team is feeling festive and wishes you a Merry Christmas. We invite you (family, friends, previous team members, anyone that would like to get in contact and make this a special time for these overwinter personnel) to share a...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
