Preparing the Station for Overwintering
Without a station in good working order, scientific research cannot take place. Our technical team has been very busy preparing the station and equipment for next season.
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.
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New Solar Panels and Another Trip to the Coast
In the coming days, the IPF team is going to be busy with two missions: installing and testing a new model of photovoltaic solar panels and dismantling the scientific base…
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Team Rotation
During the season, team rotations are always important moments, filled with mixed emotions. Part of you feels sad to see people you have worked with for months go, but you…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.…
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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…