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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.
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.
Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform – Director position available
The Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform (BIOGRIP) was established in 2019 in terms of the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap, a high-level research...
Marion 77 Overwintering team celebrating International Antarctica Day
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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.
Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform – Director position available
The Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform (BIOGRIP) was established in 2019 in terms of the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap, a high-level research strategy of the national government Department of Science and Innovation. ...
Marion 77 Overwintering team celebrating International Antarctica Day
Marion 77 overwintering celebrated Antarctica day by having a typical South...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
