Marion Island
Marion Island
Marion Island
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Marion Island research base back in operation after fuel crisis
South African researchers return to Marion Island base three months after emergency evacuation caused by critical fuel shortage and Middle East supply disruptions.
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SA Agulhas II sets sail for Marion Island after emergency evacuation
The SA Agulhas II has set sail for Marion Island, carrying 20 researchers after an emergency evacuation and months-long fuel crisis.
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Marion Island team safely back on South African soil after emergency evacuation
The 2025/26 Marion Island overwintering team has returned to South Africa following an emergency evacuation was ordered.
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Marion Island overwintering team evacuated after fuel shortage delays relief voyage
Minister Aucamp has ordered the evacuation of Marion Island’s overwintering team due to fuel shortages delaying their relief voyage.
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SA Agulhas II voyage postponed amid winter diesel supply crisis
Fuel shortages linked to Middle East tensions have delayed the SA Agulhas II’s Marion Island relief voyage from Cape Town.
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Fuel shortage delays relief mission to Marion Island
Fuel shortages linked to the Middle East crisis have delayed South Africa’s annual relief mission to Marion Island by several weeks.
