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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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Expeditions &
Operations.
Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.
Team Structure.
Supplies.
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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.
Celebrating Women involved in SANAP on International Women’s Day.
Today on International Women’s Day we are celebrating all those women involved within the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP). International Women’s Day is...
Watch History meets todays Present Day in the Hunt for Shackleton’s Endurance.
In an article in January 2019 you were introduced to the South Africans on the Weddell Sea Expedition with the S. A. Agulhas II. Many scientific articles have since been...
Marion Island Newsletter December 2020 – Now Available
In this edition: Meet the small team of 8 members - they were the 'original' M77 Thereafter field assistants and a film crew were able to join the team - meet the complete 77th...
S.A. Agulhas II arrived at Penguin Bukta.
After stormy weather at the dawn of 2021, the SA Agulhas II arrived at Penguin Bukta at 11h30 UTC on 4 January! This year the vessel entered notable ice cover at 67° 50' S. It...
Celebrating Women involved in SANAP on International Women’s Day.
Today on International Women’s Day we are celebrating all those women involved within the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP). International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March of each year. 2021 Theme: “IWD 2021 campaign theme: #ChooseToChallenge; A...
Watch History meets todays Present Day in the Hunt for Shackleton’s Endurance.
In an article in January 2019 you were introduced to the South Africans on the Weddell Sea Expedition with the S. A. Agulhas II. Many scientific articles have since been published and a lot of research has been done with samples taken during this expedition. Since...
Marion Island Newsletter December 2020 – Now Available
In this edition: Meet the small team of 8 members - they were the 'original' M77 Thereafter field assistants and a film crew were able to join the team - meet the complete 77th Marion Island Overwintering Team and some members of the film crew Want to know how the...
S.A. Agulhas II arrived at Penguin Bukta.
After stormy weather at the dawn of 2021, the SA Agulhas II arrived at Penguin Bukta at 11h30 UTC on 4 January! This year the vessel entered notable ice cover at 67° 50' S. It was mostly easy going with some ramming during the early hours of 4 January. The later...
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SANAE IV.
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Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
