SA Agulhas II
SA Agulhas II
SA Agulhas II
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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.
