Overwintering team: SANAE 41

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Personnel transfer to ice shelf

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Heavy lift carne in operation


Kobus Steyn Team leader and meteorologist Kobus is responsible for a number of different daily weather observations. He is also maintains all the weather measurement equipment. As team leader Kobus is responsible for the management of the team. He is also responsible for the base and all safety aspects.
	Anton Grobler Electronic engineer Anton is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the communication systems at the base. This includes the satellite link as well as the HF and VHF radio networks. In addition, he is responsible for maintaining electronic equipment at the base and the web page.
Joshua Electrical engineer Joshua is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the electrical systems inside and outside the base. This includes the generation and reticulation of electricity as well as providing back-up power and "clean" power for the scientific programs, communication systems and hospital.
	Willem Truter Mechanical engineer Willem is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all the mechanical systems inside and outside the base (this includes the ventilation, heating & cooling, fresh water, sewerage, refrigeration, fuel supply and power generation systems) as well as the maintenance and operation of the vehicle fleet.
Nole Green Diesel mechanic Nole's main responsibilities are assisting the mechanical engineer in the maintenance and operation of all the mechanical systems inside and outside the base as well as the vehicle fleet.
	Steven Jansen Diesel mechanic Steven’s main responsibilities are to assist the mechanical engineer in the maintenance and operation of all the mechanical systems inside and outside the base as well as the vehicle fleet.
Meraai Smit Medical doctor Meaai is the team's medical doctor. She is also responsible for the base food store levels.
	Leon du Plessis Scientist and deputy team leader Leon’s main responsibilities are the maintenance and operation of the AMIGO and ANOKS programs for the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE).
Garron Fish Scientist Garron's main responsibility is the maintenance and operation of the SHARE HF Radar program. He also maintains and operates the Council for Geoscience/AWI seismograph.