Invitation To Tender
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) invites tenders for the Time Charter of a UK-flagged Patrol, Security and Fisheries Protection Vessel (FPV).
Entry Permit Scheme Launch for 2025-26 Tourism Season
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are pleased to announce that from today we will be accepting applications for Entry Permit Scheme for all who wish to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The vast majority of people entering South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands for work or visitor purposes will now require an Entry Permit.
Time Charter For FPV
The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is seeking expressions of interest for the Time Charter of a UK-flagged Fisheries Patrol Vessel (FPV).
Enhanced Marine Protected Area Measures
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is pleased to announce that enhanced Marine Protected Area (MPA) measures have officially come into force today (22nd April), following the signing of new legislation by Her Excellency the Commissioner, Alison Blake CMG.
Iceberg A23a
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is aware of and closely monitoring the movement of iceberg A23a. Icebergs are a regular occurrence in the Southern Ocean, and we anticipate A23a will run aground before it reaches the landmass of South Georgia.
Argos Georgia Statement From The Acting Commissioner
The team at GSGSSI are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia, which succumbed to the forces of the South Atlantic Ocean overnight on Monday 22nd July 2024, with the loss of many of those aboard.