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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.
Team Photos.
Research.
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Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
The Mouse-Free Marion Project
Marion Island (29 000 hectares) and Prince Edward (4500 hectares), collectively known as the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs) were annexed by South Africa in December 1947 and...
SCAR Life Sciences Involvement in SO Decade and COP26
Life Sciences members, "SCAR is involved with several programs for which we would like your assistance." Below call for experts that the Vice President for Sciences...
Celebrating International Day of the Seafarer 2021
On the 25th June, we celebrate International Day of the Seafarer and recognise the invaluable contribution seafarers make to world trade and the global economy. The Day of...
2021 Midwinter Greetings from – SANAE 60, Marion 78, Gough 66
MidWinter greetings to all South Africans involved in the South African National Antarctic Programme. Especially Happy MidWinter to current and past overwintering team members....
The Mouse-Free Marion Project
Marion Island (29 000 hectares) and Prince Edward (4500 hectares), collectively known as the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs) were annexed by South Africa in December 1947 and January 1948, respectively. Since then, South Africa has maintained a research and weather...
SCAR Life Sciences Involvement in SO Decade and COP26
Life Sciences members, "SCAR is involved with several programs for which we would like your assistance." Below call for experts that the Vice President for Sciences at SCAR. We would like to know if there are people in the Life Sciences community who...
Celebrating International Day of the Seafarer 2021
On the 25th June, we celebrate International Day of the Seafarer and recognise the invaluable contribution seafarers make to world trade and the global economy. The Day of the Seafarer was established in 2010 by a resolution adopted in Manila during a...
2021 Midwinter Greetings from – SANAE 60, Marion 78, Gough 66
MidWinter greetings to all South Africans involved in the South African National Antarctic Programme. Especially Happy MidWinter to current and past overwintering team members. Our best wishes to all other Antarctic countries. South Africa's Overwintering Teams...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
