Princess Elisabeth Antarctica viewed from the sky

News from Antarctica

Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News from the field are posted here regularily to keep you updated about what's going on.

January 23, 2012 in Logistics, Management

Being an Antarctic Operator

Being in Antarctica for four months, you get to see and do amazing things. Sometimes, you even think you are on another planet! But behind the scenes, there are an…
January 22, 2012 in Daily Life, Logistics

A Short Sunday Break

Today the weather is a bit dull: no sun and a 40 km/h wind. But it's Sunday and we all deserve some time off. Eight of us decided to go…
January 20, 2012 in Science, Logistics

A German Village at the Coast

Being at the coast for a couple of weeks, scientists need to be able to work in good conditions. As an Antarctic Operator, it is our job to provide the…
January 13, 2012 in Interviews, Logistics

Alain Hubert Talks about the Unloading Operations

In this short interview, Alain Hubert gives us his perspective on the Mary Arctica being blocked in the ice and the unloading operations.
January 10, 2012 in Logistics

Home Sweet Home

After 5 restless days spent at the coast, both the International Polar Foundation's crew and the cargo of the Mary Arctica were back at the station on Monday, January 9th.
January 6, 2012 in Logistics

A Speedy Offloading

The gods of the Antarctic are finally smiling upon the IPF! The Mary Arctica was able to moor at Crown Bay as the IPF convoy was reaching the unloading zone.…
January 5, 2012 in Science, Daily Life, Logistics

Have we Weathered the Storm?

After being blocked several days by the ice pack, the Mary Arctica was finally able to make her way through the ice floes. She sailed 55 km on Wednesday and got…
January 5, 2012 in Science, Logistics, Infrastructure, Management

The Mary Arctica Has Arrived: Dashing for the Coast!

At 4:35 AM today, Nighat Amin sent us a very brief email notifying us that the Mary Arctica would finally be able to make it through the pack ice and reach…
January 3, 2012 in Daily Life, Logistics

Waiting for the ship

In spite of the great support provided by the Belgian Department of Defense to help it find a way out of the Antarctic pack ice, the Mary Arctica is still…
December 30, 2011 in Logistics

Situation Becomes Critical at PEA

Since our latest news item, things have become worse at PEA. The Mary Arctica, which will re-supply the station and is carrying the two helicopters for the German scientists, is…