Welcome Home, Gough 70 Overwintering Team!

After more than a year on the remote and rugged shores of Gough Island, the Gough 70 Overwintering Team has...

Maritime Month

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SANSA: Volunteer position for relief voyage to SANAE IV, Antarctica

Programme: Space Science: Volunteer  This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a scientific...

World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

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JOB Alert: Marion Island 2026 to 2027

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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – 16 September

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PHOCIS workshop 25 – 29 August 2025

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Postdoctoral Fellowship – Understanding Mouse Impacts on Sub-Antarctic Marion Island

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World Krill Day – Celebrating Tiny Giants of the Southern Ocean

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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.

Locations of Operations.

Cape Town SANAE IV Marion IslandGough Island

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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.

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Team Photos.

Browse our team photo libraries for SANAE, Marion Island and Gough Island.

Research.

As a biodiversity hotspot, scientific activities in Antarctica, the islands and the Southern Ocean have never been more exciting.

Newsletters.

The latest newsletters from SANAE, Marion Island and Gough Island. 

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The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) manages three stations.

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Maritime Month

Maritime Month

South Africa celebrates maritime month and highlights the significance of our oceans to trade, research, and environmental sustainability. As a nation deeply intertwined with the Southern Ocean, South Africa’s maritime strength extends far beyond its ports — it reaches all the way to Antarctica through the work of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP).

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World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

Through SANAP’s work, South Africa plays an active role in the international maritime and research community—advancing knowledge about ocean systems, contributing to global climate models, and strengthening collective efforts to safeguard marine environments. The SA Agulhas II is more than just a ship; it is a floating laboratory, a logistical lifeline, and a symbol of our commitment to “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.”

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Maritime Month

South Africa celebrates maritime month and highlights the significance of our oceans to trade, research, and environmental sustainability. As a nation deeply intertwined with the Southern Ocean, South Africa’s maritime strength extends far beyond its ports — it reaches all the way to Antarctica through the work of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP).

read more

World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

Through SANAP’s work, South Africa plays an active role in the international maritime and research community—advancing knowledge about ocean systems, contributing to global climate models, and strengthening collective efforts to safeguard marine environments. The SA Agulhas II is more than just a ship; it is a floating laboratory, a logistical lifeline, and a symbol of our commitment to “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.”

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