The Department of Environmental Affairs invites you to the departure of the SA Agulhas II, on its maiden voyage to Marion Island, this Wednesday, 10 April 2013.
This is the first SA Agulhas II annual relief voyage to Marion Island. Oceans and Coasts Deputy Director General, Dr Monde Mayekisowill deliver the keynote address. We will be bidding farewell to the following members of the Marion 70 Expedition Teamwho will be partaking in the voyage:
Team Leader & Senior Meteorologist - Mr Prince Mlongwana
Deputy Leader & Conservation Officer - Mr Allan Tshautshau
Diesel Mechanic - Ms I du Plessis
Radio Technician - Mr David Hartzenberg
Conservation Officer Assistant - Ms Daniswa Zukelwa
Base Engineer - Mr Shadrack Moela
Assistant Meteorologist - Mr Nkoane Jack Mathabatha
Assistant Meteorologist - Mr Mokete Koago
Engineer - Mr Carson McFee
Field Assistant - Ms Ndadio Hansa
Field Assistant - Mr Hendrik Louw
Field Assistant - Mr Johan van der Vyver
Field Assistant - Mr Christiaan Brink
Field Assistant - Ms Tegan Carpenter-Kling
Field Assistant - Mr Makabongwe Sigqala
Field Assistant - Ms Jean Purdon
Field Assistant - Ms Anche Muller
Field Assistant - Mr Stefan Schoombie
Field Assistant - Ms Kim Stevens
The SA Agulhas II is scheduled to return to Cape Town from its expedition on Thursday, 16 May 2013.
There will be photo and interview opportunities for the media.
Venue: East Pier Road, East Pier Shed, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Date: 10 April 2013
Arrival time:12h00
Sailing time: 14h00
For media enquiries contact:
Zolile Nqayi
Cell: 082 898 6483
