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Montevideo, February 19th 2026 - 08:56 UTC

Tag: Petrel Antarctic base

  • Monday, February 2nd 2026 - 03:44 UTC

    Argentina probes alleged pollution and abuse claims at key Antarctic outpost

    The document refers to “repeated breaches of current environmental regulations” and “systematic mistreatment” of crew members during the 2025 Antarctic Campaign

    An internal complaint alleging prohibited environmental practices and mistreatment of personnel triggered an investigation at Petrel Antarctic Base, a key enclave in Argentina's logistical deployment in Antarctica. The investigation is being conducted by the Antarctic Joint Command (COCOANTAR), led by Maximiliano Mangiaterra.

  • Friday, August 9th 2024 - 08:59 UTC

    Argentina upgrades Petrel Antarctic base air and maritime facilities

    The new landing strip was first tested last June with a Saab 340

    The three services of the Argentine Armed Forces, together with private sector companies have finished upgrading landing facilities at the Antarctic base of Petrel in the Antarctic Peninsula. Accordingly during the month of June a first medium sized aircraft, Saab 340 from the Argentine Air Force landed successfully at the new landing strip.