SA Agulhas II is Africa’s only icebreaker. More than 3,000 visitors came on board in Durban to tour the vessel during an open day. SA Agulhas II is Africa’s only icebreaker. More than 3,000 visitors came on board in Durban to tour the vessel during an open day. Picture: Claire Keeton
17:10 sunset in the Durban port 17:10 sunset in the Durban port Picture: Claire Keeton
Crew pull in mooring ropes while the pilot ship prepares to guide the SA Agulhas II out of the port Crew pull in mooring ropes while the pilot ship prepares to guide the SA Agulhas II out of the port Picture: Claire Keeton
The Moses Mabhida Stadium arch glitters in the Durban night sky The Moses Mabhida Stadium arch glitters in the Durban night sky Picture: Claire Keeton
Crew demonstrates how to get into an immersion suit and lifejacket during an emergency drill. Crew demonstrates how to get into an immersion suit and lifejacket during an emergency drill. Picture: Claire Keeton
Scientist Vanessa Stephen (right) is returning home after a year on Marion Island studying seabirds Scientist Vanessa Stephen (right) is returning home after a year on Marion Island studying seabirds Picture: Claire Keeton
Ocean equipment on board the SA Aghulas II. Ocean equipment on board the SA Aghulas II. Picture: Claire Keeton
Chemist Thato Mtshali tests the oxygen content of seawater hauled up by the CTD from 100m below the surface. Chemist Thato Mtshali tests the oxygen content of seawater hauled up by the CTD from 100m below the surface. Picture: Claire Keeton
Cargo ship framed against he setting sun at sea. Cargo ship framed against he setting sun at sea. Picture: Claire Keeton