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OPPORTUNITIES

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Dates and statuses reflect what each source has published. A “reference portal” does not imply open vacancies, and an “announced opening” must be checked again when the date arrives. Always confirm requirements and availability at the official source.

Night view of McMurdo Antarctic station
WORK · McMurdo Station · Photo: Eli Duke / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Argentina · Closed 20 MAY 2026

IT and electronics personnel — 2027 campaign

DNA–IAA call for technical-scientific duties throughout 2027. Kept on the radar as a reference and to anticipate future openings.

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Reference portal

Argentina · General requirements

How to take part in an Argentine Antarctic campaign

Fitness requirements, courses and participation in Argentine Antarctic Program projects. Official starting point for understanding the process.

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Australia · OPEN UNTIL 1 NOV 2026

Expeditioners 2027–28

The Australian Antarctic Division opened 28 expedition roles for 2027–28. Applications close on 1 November 2026; selection may take up to nine months and includes technical, medical and psychological assessments.

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Reference portal

International · Reference portal

IAATO — Antarctic tourism ecosystem opportunities

IAATO Secretariat’s official opportunities page. Vacancy status changes over time; check the source directly for current openings.

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TRAVEL

Two ways to cross

Your gateway and travel mode shape your experience.

SEA Ushuaia → Antarctica

Expedition cruise

  • Sea crossing of the Drake Passage
  • Compare itinerary, duration and landings
  • Check weather and sea-related changes
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AIR + SEA Punta Arenas → Antarctica

Fly-cruise

  • Combines flight and sailing
  • Check luggage limits and contingency plans
  • Confirm the itinerary with the operator
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Before choosing a trip
  • Ask the operator about booking, cancellation, insurance and assistance.
  • Verify permits, entry requirements and official advice for your itinerary.
  • Citizen science: some expeditions include observations or data collection under a program. Check its scope; it does not replace professional research.
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SCIENCE

Research and understand

Original studies and entry points to national programs.

Emperor penguin on Snow Hill Island
SCIENCE AND WILDLIFE · Denis and Chris Luyten-De Hauwere / public domain

11 SEP 2026 · SCIENCE

Glacial freshwater in East Antarctica

The new method combines hydrographic parameters and neural networks to estimate meltwater input without fixing rigid freshwater compositions.

Nature Communications (opens a new tab)
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ANTARCTIC ATLAS

Territory, stations and operations

12 stations and 7 vessels in the initial catalogue. This is not a complete global inventory or a live position feed.

Emperor penguins on an ice ridge
WILDLIFE · Emperor penguins · lin padgham / CC BY 2.0
Polar Star icebreaker among Ross Sea ice floes
SEA · Ross Sea · U.S. Coast Guard / public domain

Satellite map · from continent to station

NASA / GIBS
Satellite map of Antarctica Historical NASA Blue Marble mosaic in south polar projection. Points: 1 South Pole, 2 Phoenix/McMurdo, 3 Teniente Marsh. Coordinates and sources are in the adjoining list. 1 2 3
  1. 01
    South Pole 89.98° S · 180° E

    Amundsen–Scott · NZSP observation

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  2. 02
    McMurdo / Phoenix 77.956° S · 166.767° E

    Phoenix Airfield · not a reading at the centre of the station

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  3. 03
    Teniente Marsh 62.191° S · 58.987° W

    Antarctic airfield · SCRM observation

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Reference image: NASA Blue Marble Next Generation, historical 2004 mosaic. It does not show today’s ice or weather. Observation locations: NOAA. South polar projection EPSG:3031.

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Stations · 12

Argentina · Year-round operation / official classification being updated

Base Petrel

Recent official sources describe year-round operation, while the Foreign Ministry directory still retains an earlier classification. RADAR flags the discrepancy until official sources are harmonised.

Cancillería Argentina (opens a new tab)

United States · Year-round

McMurdo Station

USAP’s largest station and a logistics gateway for many field research teams.

USAP (opens a new tab)

United States · Year-round

Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

The United States’ year-round station at the geographic South Pole.

USAP (opens a new tab)

United States · Year-round

Palmer Station

A USAP station focused on marine research, with logistics through Punta Arenas.

USAP (opens a new tab)

Germany · Year-round

Neumayer Station III

An operational base for German Antarctic research, in service since 2009.

AWI (opens a new tab)

Italy · Seasonal

Mario Zucchelli Station

Italy’s station operating during the austral summer, with maritime cargo access.

PNRA (opens a new tab)

Italy / France · Year-round

Concordia Station

A joint Italian-French station at 3,233 metres elevation, operated year-round.

PNRA (opens a new tab)
Vessels · 7

Germany · Research icebreaker

Polarstern

A central German polar research vessel and key resupply asset for Neumayer III.

AWI (opens a new tab)

Italy · Icebreaker / research

Laura Bassi

Italy’s polar-capable research and logistics vessel, combining cargo transport and science.

PNRA (opens a new tab)

United States · Historical archive · research

RVIB Nathaniel B. Palmer

The NSF charter ended in October 2025. USAP retains this record as a historical archive of marine research; it does not represent capacity currently chartered by the program.

USAP (opens a new tab)

COUNTRIES / PROGRAMS

National Antarctic programs

National programs coordinate science, logistics, stations and campaigns. Choose a country to see its main Antarctic institution and open the full profile.

Argentina

National Antarctic Directorate / Argentine Antarctic Program

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Brazil

Brazilian Antarctic Program (PROANTAR)

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United States

United States Antarctic Program (USAP)

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Italy

National Antarctic Research Program (PNRA)

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United Kingdom

British Antarctic Survey (BAS)

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Flags of the Antarctic Treaty signatories in front of Amundsen-Scott Station
NATIONAL PROGRAMS · Ceremonial South Pole and Amundsen–Scott Station · NSF / public domain

SERVICES

Find the capability you need

Initial directory. Inclusion is not certification; verify scope and availability directly.

C-17 aircraft on an Antarctic ice runway
OPERATIONS · Antarctic air logistics · U.S. Air Force / public domain
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Port & ship agency

Mooring, agency, supplies, crews and port coordination.

Ushuaia

Cargo & storage

Customs, consolidation, containers, special cargo and storage.

Ushuaia / Río Grande

Cold chain

Reefer, refrigerated storage and temperature-sensitive logistics.

Tierra del Fuego

Technical & repair

Electronics, communications, mechanics, instruments and urgent spares.

Río Grande / Ushuaia

Air & transfers

Airport coordination, passenger and cargo transport.

Ushuaia

Fuel & lubricants

Marine supply and energy support for authorised operations.

Ushuaia

Health & support

Medical services, coordinated evacuation and campaign preparation.

Tierra del Fuego

Accommodation & catering

Crews, scientific teams, food services and operational stays.

Ushuaia / Río Grande

Argentina · Ushuaia / Río Grande · Transport + storage + stevedoring + equipment

Logística Antártica S.A.

Operates in Ushuaia and Río Grande with transport, storage, containers, special cargo, cranes, ship agency and customs services.

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Argentina · Ushuaia · Port agent + ship supplier + logistics

Kovacic Services Company (KSC)

A Tierra del Fuego company focused on port operations, ship supplies and Ushuaia gateway logistics.

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Chile · Punta Arenas · Air + cargo + Antarctic support

DAP

An operator offering flights, cargo and specialised assets for Antarctic operations from Punta Arenas.

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Chile · Punta Arenas · Air transport + deep field

Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Operates flights and logistics to Union Glacier and inland Antarctic destinations.

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ANTARCTIC GATEWAYS

Five gateways to Antarctica

Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Christchurch, Hobart and Cape Town connect people, science, cargo and vessels with different Antarctic regions.

Argentina

Ushuaia

Large expedition cruise scale and proximity to the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Chile

Punta Arenas

Consolidated private logistics, Antarctic flights and support for foreign national programs.

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New Zealand

Christchurch

Logistics and science hub for the Ross Sea; home to multiple Antarctic organisations.

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Australia

Hobart

Australian gateway with specialised science and maritime infrastructure.

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South Africa

Cape Town

Air and maritime access to East Antarctica and international operations.

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Compare Ushuaia and Punta Arenas

Qualitative editorial analysis. This is not an official ranking or a measure of available capacity.

Qualitative editorial comparison · consult each profile for sources and periods
Capability Ushuaia Punta Arenas
Antarctic maritime tourism VERY STRONG STRONG
Commercial air bridge to Antarctica TO DEVELOP VERY STRONG
Integrated private logistics network FRAGMENTED / GROWING CONSOLIDATED
Local heavy ship repair LIMITED ASMAR / STRONG
Public directory of port services YES YES
Connected future Antarctic infrastructure PETREL + INB KING GEORGE + CHILEAN NETWORK
Main opportunity INTEGRATE AND SELL CAPABILITIES MAINTAIN ADVANTAGE
Ushuaia sources Punta Arenas sources

FUTURE

Projects under observation

An announcement does not establish completion. These records separate the reported background from the next signal to verify.

Ushuaia Integrated Naval Base

In September 2026, Argentina’s national government said the project was moving from planning into a southern strategic implementation stage.

Monitoring · progress not certified

Next signal

Track works, contracts, physical schedule and links with the logistics hub.

Argentina.gob.ar (opens a new tab)

Petrel Joint Antarctic Base

In September 2026, the link with Ushuaia was officially presented as part of a plan to expand Argentina’s Antarctic logistics offering.

Monitoring · progress not certified

Next signal

Track runway, flights, fuel, civilian capacity and authorised services.

Argentina.gob.ar (opens a new tab)

Modernisation of the Port of Ushuaia

Replacement of 75 pier fenders was awarded in July 2026 as part of the Port of Ushuaia modernisation program.

Monitoring · progress not certified

Next signal

Track fender works, tariffs, capabilities and upcoming tenders.

Argentina.gob.ar (opens a new tab)

PAIX — International Antarctic Platform Ushuaia

Business initiative proposing nine development vectors, including an integrated digital platform for Antarctic operations.

Monitoring · progress not certified

Next signal

Verify participants, enabled services and evidence of operational capacity.

PAIX (opens a new tab)

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