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'''''S. A. Agulhas''''' is a South African [[icebreaker|ice-strengthened]] training ship and former polar [[research vessel]]. She was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in [[Shimonoseki]], Japan, in 1978. ''S. A. Agulhas'' was used to service the three [[South African National Antarctic Programme]] research bases, [[Gough Island]], [[Marion Island]] in the Southern Ocean and [[SANAE IV]] in [[Antarctica]], as well as various research voyages.
'''''S. A. Agulhas''''' is a South African [[icebreaker|ice-strengthened]] training ship and former polar [[research vessel]]. She was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in [[Shimonoseki]], Japan, in 1978. ''S. A. Agulhas'' was used to service the three [[South African National Antarctic Programme]] research bases, [[Gough Island]], [[Marion Island]] in the Southern Ocean and [[SANAE IV]] in [[Antarctica]], as well as various research voyages.


''S. A. Agulhas'' retired from Antarctic service in April 2012 when the replacement vessel, ''[[S. A. Agulhas II]]'', was commissioned. It was transferred to the South African Maritime Safety Authority as a training ship.<ref name="bd-retire">{{cite news|last=Van Zyl|first=Roux|title=Polar Stalwart SA Agulhas Retiring|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200911180709.html|accessdate=4 October 2010|newspaper=[[Business Day (South Africa){{!}}Business Day]]|date=18 November 2009}} [http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fallafrica.com%2Fstories%2F200911180709.html&date=2011-10-12 mirror]</ref><ref name="ramona">[http://www.radioramona.fi/index.php?mw=&option=com_sbsarticle&tmpl=blog&cid=30664&cat=1 Antarktisen tutkimus- ja huoltoalus kastetiin ja laskettiin vesille Raumalla]. Radio Ramona, 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-22 [http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioramona.fi%2Findex.php%3Fmw%3D%26option%3Dcom_sbsarticle%26tmpl%3Dblog%26cid%3D30664%26cat%3D1&date=2011-10-12 mirror]</ref><ref name=EngineeringNews2011-09-30>
''S. A. Agulhas'' retired from Antarctic service in April 2012 when the replacement vessel, ''[[S. A. Agulhas II]]'', was commissioned. She was transferred to the South African Maritime Safety Authority as a training ship.<ref name="bd-retire">{{cite news|last=Van Zyl|first=Roux|title=Polar Stalwart SA Agulhas Retiring|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200911180709.html|access-date=4 October 2010|newspaper=[[Business Day (South Africa)|Business Day]]|date=18 November 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629155619/http://allafrica.com/stories/200911180709.html|archive-date=29 June 2011}}</ref><ref name="ramona">[http://www.radioramona.fi/index.php?mw=&option=com_sbsarticle&tmpl=blog&cid=30664&cat=1 Antarktisen tutkimus- ja huoltoalus kastetiin ja laskettiin vesille Raumalla]. Radio Ramona, 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-22 [https://web.archive.org/web/20110725215832/http://www.radioramona.fi/index.php?mw=&option=com_sbsarticle&tmpl=blog&cid=30664&cat=1 mirror]</ref><ref name=EngineeringNews2011-09-30>
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| title = The SA Agulhas prepares for polar retirement
|title = The SA Agulhas prepares for polar retirement
| publisher = [[Engineering News (Creamer Media)|Engineering News]]
|publisher = [[Engineering News (Creamer Media)|Engineering News]]
| author = Dimakatso Motau
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===Rudder damage===
===Rudder damage===
In December 1991, ''S. A. Agulhas'' suffered rudder damage while in the Antarctic. The German icebreaker ''[[RV Polarstern|Polarstern]]'' assisted her and by February 1992 ''S. A. Agulhas'' had been freed from the pack ice. Once freed, the ''[[SAS Drakensberg (A301)|SAS Drakensberg]]'' towed the stricken vessel back to Cape Town for repairs.<ref>{{cite web|title=S A AGULHAS|url=http://www.shipstamps.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9569&start=0|accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SA Navy in the regional context|url=http://www.navy.mil.za/aboutus/role/page2.htm|publisher=[[South African Navy]]|accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Beskadigde SA Agulhas Saterdag in Kaap verwag|url=http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1992/02/19/9/10.html|accessdate=5 October 2010|newspaper=[[Beeld]]|date=19 February 1992|language=Afrikaans}}</ref>
In December 1991, ''S. A. Agulhas'' suffered rudder damage while in the Antarctic. The German icebreaker ''[[RV Polarstern|Polarstern]]'' assisted her and by February 1992 ''S. A. Agulhas'' had been freed from the pack ice. Once freed, the [[SAS Drakensberg (A301)|SAS ''Drakensberg'']] towed the stricken vessel back to Cape Town for repairs.<ref>{{cite web|title=S A AGULHAS|url=http://www.shipstamps.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9569&start=0|access-date=5 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SA Navy in the regional context|url=http://www.navy.mil.za/aboutus/role/page2.htm|publisher=[[South African Navy]]|access-date=5 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Beskadigde SA Agulhas Saterdag in Kaap verwag|url=http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1992/02/19/9/10.html|access-date=5 October 2010|newspaper=[[Beeld]]|date=19 February 1992|language=af|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703113635/http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/1992/02/19/9/10.html|archive-date=3 July 2011}}</ref>


===Rescue of the ''Magdalena Oldendorff''===
===Rescue of the ''Magdalena Oldendorff''===
''S. A. Agulhas'' participated in a multinational rescue of ''[[Magdalena Oldendorff]]'' in 2002.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2064862.stm| title=Icebreaker joins Antarctic rescue | publisher=BBC News| date=25 June 2002| accessdate=2008-06-17| quote=}}</ref>
''S. A. Agulhas'' participated in a multinational rescue of ''[[Magdalena Oldendorff]]'' in 2002.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2064862.stm| title=Icebreaker joins Antarctic rescue | publisher=BBC News| date=25 June 2002| access-date=2008-06-17}}</ref>
The ice-strengthened cargo ship had become stuck in the ice during severe weather conditions while en route from a Russian Antarctic base to Cape Town. ''S. A. Agulhas'' and the [[Argentinia|Argentine]] icebreaker ''[[ARA Almirante Irízar (Q-5)|Almirante Irízar]]'' were dispatched to render assistance. On 27 June 2002, ''S. A. Agulhas'' was {{convert|370|km}} from ''Magdalena Oldendorff'', close enough for its two [[Atlas Oryx|Oryx helicopters]], operated by [[22 Squadron SAAF|22 Squadron]],<ref name="sainfo-rescue"/> to reach the stricken vessel. By 1 June the Oryx had transferred 89 Russian Antarctic expedition members and ''Magdalena Oldendorff'' crew members<ref name="sainfo-rescue">{{cite web|title=SA pulls off Antarctic rescue|url=http://www.southafrica.info/news/agulhas.htm|publisher=South African Government|accessdate=4 October 2010|date=3 July 2002|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5tEWFBEv0|archivedate=4 October 2010}}</ref> to ''S. A. Aghulas'' and have transferred {{convert|2000|kg}} of supplies to the remaining crew. The crew remaining on ''Magdalena Oldendorff'' were to await the arrival of ''Almirante Irizar'' and attempt to free the ship.<ref name="macron">{{cite web|title=Antarctic International Rescue – Jul 2002|url=http://www.marcon.com/marcon2c.cfm?SectionListsID=85&PageID=241|publisher=marcon International|accessdate=4 October 2010|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5tESoTxfE|archivedate=4 October 2010}}</ref>
The ice-strengthened cargo ship had become stuck in the ice during severe weather conditions while en route from a Russian Antarctic base to Cape Town. ''S. A. Agulhas'' and the [[Argentine]] icebreaker ''[[ARA Almirante Irízar (Q-5)|Almirante Irízar]]'' were dispatched to render assistance. On 27 June 2002, ''S. A. Agulhas'' was {{convert|370|km}} from ''Magdalena Oldendorff'', close enough for its two [[Atlas Oryx|Oryx helicopters]], operated by [[22 Squadron SAAF|22 Squadron]],<ref name="sainfo-rescue"/> to reach the stricken vessel. By 1 June the Oryx had transferred 89 Russian Antarctic expedition members and ''Magdalena Oldendorff'' crew members<ref name="sainfo-rescue">{{cite web|title=SA pulls off Antarctic rescue|url=http://www.southafrica.info/news/agulhas.htm|publisher=South African Government|access-date=4 October 2010|date=3 July 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304002104/http://www.southafrica.info/news/agulhas.htm|archive-date=4 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> to ''S. A. Agulhas'' and have transferred {{convert|2000|kg}} of supplies to the remaining crew. The crew remaining on ''Magdalena Oldendorff'' were to await the arrival of ''Almirante Irizar'' and attempt to free the ship.<ref name="macron">{{cite web|title=Antarctic International Rescue – Jul 2002|url=http://www.marcon.com/marcon2c.cfm?SectionListsID=85&PageID=241|publisher=marcon International|access-date=4 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714033319/http://www.marcon.com/marcon2c.cfm?SectionListsID=85&PageID=241|archive-date=14 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Deaths at sea===
===Deaths at sea===
[[file:SA Agulhas with bull kelp and penguin.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|''S.A. Agulhas'' in 2007 with seal, [[King penguin|penguin]] and [[Durvillaea antarctica|kelp]] off [[Prince Edward Islands|Marion Island]]]]
On 27 September 2007, Ordinary Seaman Edward Hudley was stabbed and killed while ''S. A. Agulhas'' was near [[Gough Island]]. Two crew members were accused of murder.<ref name=Iol2007-10-10>
On 27 September 2007, Ordinary Seaman Edward Hudley was stabbed and killed while ''S. A. Agulhas'' was near [[Gough Island]]. Two crew members were accused of murder.<ref name=Iol2007-10-10>
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{{cite news| url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20071010113254452C619167| title=Supply ship murder accused denied bail| work=[[Independent Online]]| date=10 October 2007| author=Fouzia van der Fort| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021022638/http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20071010113254452C619167| archive-date=21 October 2012| url-status=dead}}</ref> The environmental protection vessel ''[[Sarah Baartman (ship)|Sarah Baartman]]'' was dispatched and took custody of the two accused and the deceased's body on 3 October 2007. Both accused were charged with murder on arrival in Cape Town, but all charges were dropped on 6 April 2009.<ref name="tcw-emergency">{{cite web|title=Emergency Aboard SA Agulhas|url=http://www.tristandc.com/newsagulhasemergency.php|publisher=The Tristan da Cunha Website|access-date=4 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201055743/http://tristandc.com/newsagulhasemergency.php|archive-date=1 December 2010|year=2007|url-status=dead}}</ref>
{{cite news| url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20071010113254452C619167| title=Supply ship murder accused denied bail
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}}</ref> The environmental protection vessel ''[[Sarah Baartman (ship)|Sarah Baartman]]'' was dispatched and took custody of the two accused and the deceased's body on 3 October 2007. Both accused were charged with murder on arrival in Cape Town, but all charges were dropped on 6 April 2009.<ref name="tcw-emergency">{{cite web|title=Emergency Aboard SA Agulhas|url=http://www.tristandc.com/newsagulhasemergency.php|publisher=The Tristan da Cunha Website|accessdate=4 October 2010|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5tEPgzKMw|archivedate=4 October 2010|year=2007}}</ref>


On the ship's first ever voyage to Marion Island, a member of the crew was killed by another crew member, using a fire axe. On arrival back in Cape Town, the suspected killer could not be found on board the vessel. It was speculated that he jumped over the side of the vessel before arrival in Cape Town.{{citation needed|date=June 2012}}
On the ship's first ever voyage to Marion Island, a member of the crew was killed by another crew member, using a fire axe. On arrival back in Cape Town, the suspected killer could not be found on board the vessel. It was speculated that he jumped over the side of the vessel before arrival in Cape Town.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://alp.lib.sun.ac.za/bitstream/handle/123456789/2155/leith%20_bill_transcript.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y |title=CAPTAIN BILL LEITH |date=26 January 2012 |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=June 2012}}


==Mission==
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The mission of ''S. A. Agulhas'' included regular visits to South Africa's base on [[Antarctica]], and to research stations on [[Gough Island]] and [[Marion Island]].<ref>
The mission of ''S. A. Agulhas'' included regular visits to South Africa's base on [[Antarctica]], and to research stations on [[Gough Island]] and [[Marion Island]].<ref>
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| title = S.A. Agulhas II nearing completion
|title = S.A. Agulhas II nearing completion
| publisher = [[Go Magazine]]
|work = [[Go Magazine]]
| author = Cyril Klopper
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[[Department of Environmental Affairs (South Africa)|Department of Environmental Affairs]] announced in 2011 that several other government agencies had requested the vessel's transfer, noting that, unlike the new vessel, the first was not designed to carry out scientific research, just icebreaking and that the capability to perform scientific research had been added later. It was also reported that the vessel could be insured for a further two years.<ref name=EngineeringNews2011-09-30/>
[[Department of Environmental Affairs (South Africa)|Department of Environmental Affairs]] announced in 2011 that several other government agencies had requested the vessel's transfer, noting that, unlike the new vessel, the first was not designed to carry out scientific research, just icebreaking and that the capability to perform scientific research had been added later. It was also reported that the vessel could be insured for a further two years.<ref name=EngineeringNews2011-09-30/>


In July 2012 the ''S. A. Agulhas'' was recommissioned as a training ship operated by the [[South African Maritime Safety Authority]], the ship will continue to provide facilities for scientific research while training up to seventy [[Sailor|merchant marine]] cadets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26602:sa-agulhas-now-a-training-vessel&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106 |title=SA Agulhas now a training vessel |publisher=DefenceWeb |date=5 July 2012 |accessdate=2012-07-17}}</ref>
In July 2012 the ''S. A. Agulhas'' was recommissioned as a training ship operated by the [[South African Maritime Safety Authority]], the ship will continue to provide facilities for scientific research while training up to seventy [[Sailor|merchant marine]] cadets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26602:sa-agulhas-now-a-training-vessel&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106 |title=SA Agulhas now a training vessel |publisher=DefenceWeb |date=5 July 2012 |access-date=2012-07-17}}</ref>


Having undertaken a brief "shakedown" cruise from 4 July 2012, the ship left Cape Town on 2 November 2012 on the first full cruise as a training vessel. Included in the itinerary were visits to [[Tema]] and [[Abidjan]] to take on additional cadets from Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, while en route to London, UK. After return to Cape Town, the ship will then visit Antarctica. During the cruise various scientific experiments and observations will be done for the [[Council for Scientific and Industrial Research]] and the Departments of [[Department of Science and Technology (South Africa)|Science and Technology]] and [[Department of Environmental Affairs|Environmental Affairs]]. In addition the vessel will deliver the Antarctica winter crossing expedition led by Sir [[Ranulph Fiennes]] in support of the charity [[Seeing is Believing (organization)|"Seeing is Believing”]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26934:agulhas-1-headed-for-london&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106 |title="Agulhas 1" headed for London |publisher=DefenceWeb |date= |accessdate=2012-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.link2media.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18146&Itemid=12 |title=Address at the Send Off of the Agulhas Vessel by Ms. Sindisiwe
Having undertaken a brief "shakedown" cruise from 4 July 2012, the ship left Cape Town on 2 November 2012 on the first full cruise as a training vessel. Included in the itinerary were visits to [[Tema]] and [[Abidjan]] to take on additional cadets from Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, while en route to London, UK. After returning to Cape Town, the ship then visited Antarctica. During the cruise various scientific experiments and observations were completed for the [[Council for Scientific and Industrial Research]] and the Departments of [[Department of Science and Technology (South Africa)|Science and Technology]] and [[Department of Environmental Affairs|Environmental Affairs]]. In 2013, the vessel delivered [[The Coldest Journey]] team, which was an Antarctica winter crossing expedition led by Sir [[Ranulph Fiennes]] in support of the charity [[Seeing is Believing (organization)|"Seeing is Believing"]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26934:agulhas-1-headed-for-london&catid=51:Sea&Itemid=106 |title="Agulhas 1" headed for London |date=24 July 2012 |publisher=DefenceWeb |access-date=2012-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.link2media.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18146&Itemid=12 |title=Address at the Send Off of the Agulhas Vessel by Ms. Sindisiwe |publisher=link2media |date=2 November 2012 |access-date=2012-11-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421205750/http://www.link2media.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18146&Itemid=12 |archive-date=21 April 2013 }}</ref>
|publisher=link2media |date=2 November 2012 |accessdate=2012-11-30}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[SA Agulhas II]]
* {{annotated link|S. A. Agulhas II}}
* {{annotated link|South African National Antarctic Programme}}
* [[SANAP]]
* [[SANAE]]
* {{annotated link|SANAE}}
* [[Gough Island]]
* {{annotated link|Gough Island}}
* [[Marion Island]]
* {{annotated link|Marion Island}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.samsa.org.za South African Maritime Safety Authority] - The present owners (Official website)
* [http://www.samsa.org.za South African Maritime Safety Authority] - The present owners (Official website).
* [http://www.sanap.ac.za/sanap_vessels.html South African National Antarctic Programme] - The previous owners (Official website)
* [http://www.sanap.ac.za/sanap_vessels.html South African National Antarctic Programme] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126062841/http://www.sanap.ac.za/sanap_vessels.html |date=26 January 2013 }} - The previous owners (Official website).
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/14037435323/ Facebook Group] - Discussions about SA Agulhas and SA Agulhas II


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History
Ensign of South AfricaSouth Africa
NameS. A. Agulhas
BuilderMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Shimonoseki
Yard number789
Laid down1977
Launched20 September 1977
CompletedJanuary 1978
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeLRS Ice Class 1
Tonnage6,123 tons[1][2]
Displacement1,837 tons[1]
Length111.95 m (367.3 ft)[1][2]
Beam18.05 m (59.2 ft)[1][2]
Draught6 m (20 ft)[1]
Installed power4,476 kW (6,002 hp)[2]
Propulsion2x Mirrlees Blackstone KMR6[1]
Speed
  • 12.5 kn (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph) (Cruise)
  • 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph) (Max)[2]
Range15,000 nmi (28,000 km; 17,000 mi)[2]
Endurance90 days[2]
Complement138[2]
Crew40[2]
Aircraft carried2 x Atlas Oryx

S. A. Agulhas is a South African ice-strengthened training ship and former polar research vessel. She was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Shimonoseki, Japan, in 1978. S. A. Agulhas was used to service the three South African National Antarctic Programme research bases, Gough Island, Marion Island in the Southern Ocean and SANAE IV in Antarctica, as well as various research voyages.

S. A. Agulhas retired from Antarctic service in April 2012 when the replacement vessel, S. A. Agulhas II, was commissioned. She was transferred to the South African Maritime Safety Authority as a training ship.[3][4][5]

History

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Rudder damage

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In December 1991, S. A. Agulhas suffered rudder damage while in the Antarctic. The German icebreaker Polarstern assisted her and by February 1992 S. A. Agulhas had been freed from the pack ice. Once freed, the SAS Drakensberg towed the stricken vessel back to Cape Town for repairs.[6][7][8]

Rescue of the Magdalena Oldendorff

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S. A. Agulhas participated in a multinational rescue of Magdalena Oldendorff in 2002.[9] The ice-strengthened cargo ship had become stuck in the ice during severe weather conditions while en route from a Russian Antarctic base to Cape Town. S. A. Agulhas and the Argentine icebreaker Almirante Irízar were dispatched to render assistance. On 27 June 2002, S. A. Agulhas was 370 kilometres (230 mi) from Magdalena Oldendorff, close enough for its two Oryx helicopters, operated by 22 Squadron,[10] to reach the stricken vessel. By 1 June the Oryx had transferred 89 Russian Antarctic expedition members and Magdalena Oldendorff crew members[10] to S. A. Agulhas and have transferred 2,000 kilograms (4,400 lb) of supplies to the remaining crew. The crew remaining on Magdalena Oldendorff were to await the arrival of Almirante Irizar and attempt to free the ship.[11]

Deaths at sea

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S.A. Agulhas in 2007 with seal, penguin and kelp off Marion Island

On 27 September 2007, Ordinary Seaman Edward Hudley was stabbed and killed while S. A. Agulhas was near Gough Island. Two crew members were accused of murder.[12] The environmental protection vessel Sarah Baartman was dispatched and took custody of the two accused and the deceased's body on 3 October 2007. Both accused were charged with murder on arrival in Cape Town, but all charges were dropped on 6 April 2009.[13]

On the ship's first ever voyage to Marion Island, a member of the crew was killed by another crew member, using a fire axe. On arrival back in Cape Town, the suspected killer could not be found on board the vessel. It was speculated that he jumped over the side of the vessel before arrival in Cape Town.[14][citation needed]

Mission

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The mission of S. A. Agulhas included regular visits to South Africa's base on Antarctica, and to research stations on Gough Island and Marion Island.[15][16]

Retirement from polar mission and new role

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S. A. Agulhas retired from polar supply missions in March 2012, when its replacement, S. A. Agulhas II, arrived.[3][4] The Oceans and Coasts Branch of the Department of Environmental Affairs announced in 2011 that several other government agencies had requested the vessel's transfer, noting that, unlike the new vessel, the first was not designed to carry out scientific research, just icebreaking and that the capability to perform scientific research had been added later. It was also reported that the vessel could be insured for a further two years.[5]

In July 2012 the S. A. Agulhas was recommissioned as a training ship operated by the South African Maritime Safety Authority, the ship will continue to provide facilities for scientific research while training up to seventy merchant marine cadets.[17]

Having undertaken a brief "shakedown" cruise from 4 July 2012, the ship left Cape Town on 2 November 2012 on the first full cruise as a training vessel. Included in the itinerary were visits to Tema and Abidjan to take on additional cadets from Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, while en route to London, UK. After returning to Cape Town, the ship then visited Antarctica. During the cruise various scientific experiments and observations were completed for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Departments of Science and Technology and Environmental Affairs. In 2013, the vessel delivered The Coldest Journey team, which was an Antarctica winter crossing expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes in support of the charity "Seeing is Believing".[18][19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "SA Agulhas". South African National Antarctic Programme. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "SA Agulhas" (PDF). Department of Environmental Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  3. ^ a b Van Zyl, Roux (18 November 2009). "Polar Stalwart SA Agulhas Retiring". Business Day. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  4. ^ a b Antarktisen tutkimus- ja huoltoalus kastetiin ja laskettiin vesille Raumalla. Radio Ramona, 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-22 mirror
  5. ^ a b Motau, Dimakatso (30 September 2011). "The SA Agulhas prepares for polar retirement". Engineering News. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  6. ^ "S A AGULHAS". Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  7. ^ "SA Navy in the regional context". South African Navy. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  8. ^ "Beskadigde SA Agulhas Saterdag in Kaap verwag". Beeld (in Afrikaans). 19 February 1992. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  9. ^ "Icebreaker joins Antarctic rescue". BBC News. 25 June 2002. Retrieved 17 June 2008.
  10. ^ a b "SA pulls off Antarctic rescue". South African Government. 3 July 2002. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  11. ^ "Antarctic International Rescue – Jul 2002". marcon International. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  12. ^ Fouzia van der Fort (10 October 2007). "Supply ship murder accused denied bail". Independent Online. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012.
  13. ^ "Emergency Aboard SA Agulhas". The Tristan da Cunha Website. 2007. Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
  14. ^ "CAPTAIN BILL LEITH" (PDF). 26 January 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  15. ^ "Last SA Agulhas Tristan Voyage". The Tristan da Cunha Newshipping. 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 1 December 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  16. ^ Klopper, Cyril (15 August 2011). "S.A. Agulhas II nearing completion". Go Magazine. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  17. ^ "SA Agulhas now a training vessel". DefenceWeb. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
  18. ^ ""Agulhas 1" headed for London". DefenceWeb. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  19. ^ "Address at the Send Off of the Agulhas Vessel by Ms. Sindisiwe". link2media. 2 November 2012. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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