Ben Norrish, originally from Devon with a farming background, joined BAS back in 2001 as Mobile Plant Technician signing up to spend 32 months in Antarctica at Halley.

Having served his four-year apprenticeship as an agricultural engineer then going self-employed in Devon, started looking for a bit of excitement, and maybe a career change. Ben then joined the 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment taking him to both hot and cold climates all round the world.

Ben took up the post of Vehicles Engineer on his return from wintering at Halley station in May 2005 and looks after the employment of mechanics, vehicle purchasing and assists with the vehicle refurbishment in Cambridge.

1. Halley Research Station relocation

   In 2017 Antarctica’s first re-locatable research station was moved successfully 23 km inland to avoid the path of large cracks in the ice

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1. Halley garage and mechanical workshop

   The garage facilities at Halley are well equipped and the vehicle mechanics are able to repair most breakdowns that may occur on site.

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2. Rothera garage and mechanical workshop

   To ensure that the vehicles fleet remains reliable and succeeds in supporting deep-field science and station operations there’s is fully equipped mechanical workshop staffed by vehicle and plant technicians.

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3. Tractor train traverse system

   Our tractor train traverse system is an innovative way to support deep-field science across Antarctica.

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4. British Antarctic Survey staff awarded the Polar Medal

   The Polar Medal has been awarded to three members of staff almost 100 years after the great British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his men reached the South Pole. […]

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