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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.
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Legacy.
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Latest News.
Marion 77 light candles to start 2021!
The Marion 77 Overwintering team celebrated Christmas and New Years eve with a few activities. [video width="854" height="480"...
SANAE60 on its way to Antarctica.
SANAE 60 departed on 25 December at 22:20 from Cape Town harbour to Antarctica. Address by Mr Ashley Naidoo, Acting Deputy Director-General: Oceans and Coasts On the...
Cabinet approves the Antarctic and Southern Ocean strategy for South Africa
Media Release by the Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries -13 December 2020 Cabinet has approved South Africa’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean Strategy (ASOS) to...
SANAP projects 2021-2023
See more detail of project here. This schedule will be update on the SANAP website under research in January 2021.
Marion 77 light candles to start 2021!
The Marion 77 Overwintering team celebrated Christmas and New Years eve with a few activities. The one action that will stay with our SANAP community is...
SANAE60 on its way to Antarctica.
SANAE 60 departed on 25 December at 22:20 from Cape Town harbour to Antarctica. Address by Mr Ashley Naidoo, Acting Deputy Director-General: Oceans and Coasts On the Departure of the SA Agulhas II to Antarctica, On Friday, 25 December 2020, Greetings...
Cabinet approves the Antarctic and Southern Ocean strategy for South Africa
Media Release by the Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries -13 December 2020 Cabinet has approved South Africa’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean Strategy (ASOS) to provide for the coordination and implementation of the Antarctic Treaties Act, relating to...
SANAP projects 2021-2023
See more detail of project here. This schedule will be update on the SANAP website under research in January 2021.
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
