Visit of VIPS to PEA
During the second week of January 2023, a number of VIPs visited the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica and learned about its zero-emission design!
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IPF Chief Technical Officer Johnny Gaelens gives a presentation to VIP visitors about the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica's design and function.
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Civil Engineer Mphikeleli Amos Ndlela, Belgian Polar Secretariat Vice-President Piet Steel and South African Minister Barbara Creecy pose for a photo at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
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IPF Science Liason Officer Henri Robert describes to visiting VIPs how PEA's new water treatment system will be built later this season.
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Systems Engineer Aymar de Lichtervelde describes how the water treatment unit at PEA works to Belgian Polar Secretariat Vice-President Piet Steel and South African Minister for Environment Barbara Creecy.
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IPF Chief Technical Officer Johnny Gaelens gives a tour of the technical core of the station to VIP visitors
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Belgian Antarctic Research Expedition Leader and IPF Founder Alain Hubert gifts some Belgian chocolates to South African Minister for Environment Barbara Creecy.
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VIP visitors in front of PEA getting ready to leave for Perseus Intercontinental Runway to head home.
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