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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT
Chilean Antarctic bases changing energy sources with German support
The Chilean Antarctic Institute, Inach, Germany's International Cooperation Agency, GIZ, and the Antarctica Foundation 21 have started working in energy options, assessing alternatives for the Chilean bases in the continent, av...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:50:00 GMT
IAATO preparing for the season with tour operators and Antarctica Gateways
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is preparing for the start of the Antarctic travel season following months of discussion and collaboration with Antarctic gateways.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:22:00 GMT
New Research and Monitoring Plan for South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area
A new Research and Monitoring Plan is being launched today to help support the management of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Marine Protection Area, MPA, points out the SGSSI Newsletter.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:55:00 GMT
Back to earth: Ushuaia admits much uncertainty about the coming cruise season
The recent decision by Silverseas Cruises to move its operations to neighboring Punta Arenas and Puerto Williams in Chile, has shaken Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia officials who are complaining that the Argentine government, des...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:29:00 GMT
Antarctic cruise company abandons Ushuaia and moves to Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas, the extreme south of Chile will be hosting Silversea Cruises as its base of operations, having decided to abandon Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego. Silversea announced a release in which it makes official its Antarctic...

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:22:00 GMT
Chilean company announces first Antarctic cruise on 3 December, from Punta Arenas
A Chilean company Antarctica21 is planning 17 Antarctica cruises this coming season, leaving from Punta Arenas, the first of which is scheduled for December 3rd, with an only vessel the Magellan Explorer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:04:00 GMT
South Georgia stamp release to celebrate the return of whales to the recovered ecosystem
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands announced the release of a new stamp set to celebrate the recovering ecosystem of the Territory and in particular whales, according to the latest edition of the South...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:19:00 GMT
Nobody goes ashore as ARA Libertad docks in Chilean port of Valparaíso
No crew member of Argentina's training sailship ARA Libertad was allowed to go ashore as the vessel docked in the Chilean port of Valparaíso while diplomatic tension between the two countries mounts.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:59:00 GMT
Uruguayan Mayor expectant on return of Argentine tourists
Enrique Antía, Mayor of the Uruguayan department of Maldonado where the elite Punta del Este beach resort is located Tuesday warned of actions by the Buenos Aires Government of President Alberto Fernández to persuade vacation...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:56:00 GMT
Chile announces sanitary protocol for tourists on cruise expeditions to Antarctica
Chile announced on Monday that foreign tourists on cruise expeditions to Antarctica can call and land in the country as long as they comply with a strict sanitary protocol. Andrea Wolleter, head of Chile's tourism services made...



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