Antarctic research vessel breaks ice in Gqeberha

Free tickets snapped up as SA Agulhas II hosts open day in Port of Port Elizabeth

Amid the state-of-the-art propulsion, steering and positioning systems on the bridge of the SA Agulhas II, a porthole in the floor looks down on the real world.

Speaking during an open day hosted by the SA Agulhas II in the Port of Port Elizabeth on Friday, third officer Samkelo Sayimane explained that the inconspicuous aperture provided an important aid if they ran into ice...

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