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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 – September 2021
Final Newsletter from Gough 66 Overwintering team, Read in this issue Final Words from the team leader: " Our 13 months on the island has been filled with a lot of adventure...
South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI): Feedback and start of the Preparatory Phase
South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI): Launch of the Preparatory Phase The SAPRI team is pleased to inform you that the contractual agreement for the starting of...
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...
The Gough Bunting – September 2021
Final Newsletter from Gough 66 Overwintering team, Read in this issue Final Words from the team leader: " Our 13 months on the island has been filled with a lot of adventure and we were part of history in the making, we accommodated the Geo Searcher crew after...
South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI): Feedback and start of the Preparatory Phase
South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI): Launch of the Preparatory Phase The SAPRI team is pleased to inform you that the contractual agreement for the starting of the SAPRI implementation phase is being finalized between the Department of Science and...
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...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
