page_title: Brazilian Antarctic Program
section_title: In Antarctica
hierarchical_section_title: Brazilian Antarctic Program / Facilities / In Antarctica
caption_attribution_description: Brasilianische Antarktikbasis „Comandante Ferraz“ auf der King-George-Insel Estação Antártica "Comandante Ferraz" na ilha do Rei George Brazilian antarctic base "Comandante Ferraz", located at King George Island.
context_page_description: The Brazilian Antarctic Program is a program of the Brazilian Navy which has presence in the continent of Antarctica. It coordinates research and the operational support for research in the region. It currently maintains a year-round research station in Antarctica, as well as several seasonal field camps. It also maintains two research vessels that sail in the Antarctic waters.
context_section_description: Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station (UN/LOCODE: AQ-CFZ), a year-round station located in Admiralty Bay, King George Island, at 62°08′S 58°40′W
  Criosfera 1, a standalone module located in Union Glacier, at 84°00′S 79°30′W
  Refuge Emílio Goeldi, a shelter located at Elephant Island, at 61°05′S 55°20′W
  Refuge Astronomer Cruls, a shelter located at Nelson Island, King George Island, at 62°14′S 58°48′W
  Refuge Engineer Wiltgen, a shelter located at Elephant Island, at 61°01′S 55°21′W (dismantled)
  Refuge Pe. Balduino Rambo, a shelter located at Fildes Peninsula, King George Island, at 62°12′S 58°59′W (dismantled)
  Hardy Point Camp, a camp located on Greenwich Island, at 62°30′S 59°45′W
  Harmony Point Camp, a camp located on Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands), at 62°18′S 59°14′W (Dismantled)
caption: View of Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station (before the fire and remodeling) facing the Admiralty Bay.
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