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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.
Goodbye to Film Crew on Marion Island from Marion77.
During September, the Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries(DEFF) approved an International wildlife documentary series to be filmed on Marion Island. The film crew...
Early Career Opportunity with Weddell Sea Working Group
Dr. Sarah Fawcett of the Department of Oceanography at University of Cape Town is part of the Weddell Sea and Dronning Maud Land (WS-DML) Working Group (WG). A great opportunity...
Electronics Engineer position available at Marion Island 2021/2022
Current engineer at Marion Island is Stephanus Schoeman: "One of the five Marion Island first-timers is SANSA Space Weather Engineer Stephanus Schoeman. He will monitor and...
2021-2022 Marion Island Applications Open
Applications now open for Marion Island 2021-2022 season. Visit the Jobs page to see vacancies. Applications close first week of November. Visit...
Goodbye to Film Crew on Marion Island from Marion77.
During September, the Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries(DEFF) approved an International wildlife documentary series to be filmed on Marion Island. The film crew (Plimsoll Productions) together with scientists from South Africa left for Marion Island....
Early Career Opportunity with Weddell Sea Working Group
Dr. Sarah Fawcett of the Department of Oceanography at University of Cape Town is part of the Weddell Sea and Dronning Maud Land (WS-DML) Working Group (WG). A great opportunity for an early career scientist has become available within this group to become the APECS...
Electronics Engineer position available at Marion Island 2021/2022
Current engineer at Marion Island is Stephanus Schoeman: "One of the five Marion Island first-timers is SANSA Space Weather Engineer Stephanus Schoeman. He will monitor and maintain systems, report on the status of different instruments, and develop new hardware and...
2021-2022 Marion Island Applications Open
Applications now open for Marion Island 2021-2022 season. Visit the Jobs page to see vacancies. Applications close first week of November. Visit Gallery to see all Marion Team Photos and read more about the expedition and living on the...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
