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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.
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Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
Celebrating World Albatross Day 2021
World Albatross Day 2021 is finally here! In May 2019, The Agreement of Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) Advisory Committee stated that a conservation crisis is...
South African Youth Day – Celebrating our SANAP Students
Today 16 June 2021 on South African Youth Day we congratulate the students within SANAP community that have graduated during the past year. “The lack of a real graduation...
World Oceans Day 2021 – Together for a Sustainable Future
United Nations World Oceans Day, is celebrated every year on the 8th June and this day serves as a reminder of the major role oceans have in our everyday lives. The oceans cover...
SANAP celebrates World Environment Day 2021
World Environment Day 2021 will see the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: “TEN MORE YEARS TO RESTORE THE PLANET” With the celebration of Environment Day on 5 June...
Celebrating World Albatross Day 2021
World Albatross Day 2021 is finally here! In May 2019, The Agreement of Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) Advisory Committee stated that a conservation crisis is faced by 31 listed species of seabirds. Thousands of petrels, shearwaters and albatrosses are...
South African Youth Day – Celebrating our SANAP Students
Today 16 June 2021 on South African Youth Day we congratulate the students within SANAP community that have graduated during the past year. “The lack of a real graduation ceremony made it less sensational, and we risk to forget that we should celebrate our students’...
World Oceans Day 2021 – Together for a Sustainable Future
United Nations World Oceans Day, is celebrated every year on the 8th June and this day serves as a reminder of the major role oceans have in our everyday lives. The oceans cover over 70% of the planet and is thus an essential source of life, supports and sustains...
SANAP celebrates World Environment Day 2021
World Environment Day 2021 will see the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: “TEN MORE YEARS TO RESTORE THE PLANET” With the celebration of Environment Day on 5 June 2021 with the theme: “Reimagine, Recreate, Restore” we highlight the objectives of ...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
