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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.
Marion Island 2027–2028 Overwintering Team: Vacancies
An exciting opportunity to become part of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP)! The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has advertised...
Welcome back to Gough71!
The SANAP community and ALSA warmly welcomes home the Gough 71 overwintering team following their year on remote Gough Island. As part of the South African National Antarctic...
SC-HASS Biennial Conference 2027: “Bringing Antarctica Closer” – Call for Abstracts
The next Standing Committee on Humanities and Social Sciences (SC-HASS) Biennial Conference will be hosted by the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) at Stellenbosch...
Meet the Marion 83 Overwintering Team
Another chapter in South Africa’s sub-Antarctic presence begins with the Marion 83 Overwintering Team, who will live and work together on Marion Island during 2026 and 2027. The...
Marion Island 2027–2028 Overwintering Team: Vacancies
An exciting opportunity to become part of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP)! The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has advertised several positions for the 2027–2028 overwintering expedition to Marion Island. Located in...
Welcome back to Gough71!
The SANAP community and ALSA warmly welcomes home the Gough 71 overwintering team following their year on remote Gough Island. As part of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP), the team has demonstrated dedication, resilience and teamwork while...
SC-HASS Biennial Conference 2027: “Bringing Antarctica Closer” – Call for Abstracts
The next Standing Committee on Humanities and Social Sciences (SC-HASS) Biennial Conference will be hosted by the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) at Stellenbosch University, from 7–9 September 2027 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Bringing Antarctica Closer:...
Meet the Marion 83 Overwintering Team
Another chapter in South Africa’s sub-Antarctic presence begins with the Marion 83 Overwintering Team, who will live and work together on Marion Island during 2026 and 2027. The team brings together a diverse range of skills and responsibilities, supporting the...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
