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MV S.A. Agulhas

Ship Details

Official Ship Name

MV S.A. Agulhas

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South African vessel used for BIOMASS surveys in Prydz Bay April 1984. The ship is a steel-hulled, ice-strengthened Antarctic supply and oceanographic research vessel built in 1977. She is affiliated with the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Antartica and islands division. Her capacity is 138 crew and scientists.

Voyage List

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Voyage	Cruise Name	Dates	Voyage Leader	Objectives
1983/84 RSA	SIBEX I	28-Mar-1984 to 11-Apr-1984		South African BIOMASS survey of area west of Mawson station to Prydz Bay