Editing Transport in Antarctica (section)

==Water transport==
[[File:National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica - edit 1.jpg|thumb|A tour boat in fast ice near the coast]]
Antarctica's only harbour is at [[McMurdo Station]]. Most coastal stations have offshore anchorages, and supplies are transferred from ship to shore by small boats, barges, and helicopters. A few stations have a basic wharf facility. All ships at port are subject to inspection in accordance with Article 7, [[Antarctic Treaty]]. Offshore anchorage is sparse and intermittent, but poses no problem to sailboats designed for the ice, typically with lifting keels and long shorelines.
[[McMurdo Station]] ({{coord|77|51|S|166|40|E|}}), [[Palmer Station]] ({{coord|64|43|S|64|03|W|}}); government use only except by permit (see Permit Office under "Legal System"). A number of tour boats, ranging from large motorized vessels to small sailing yachts, visit the Antarctic Peninsula during the summer months (January–March). Most are based in [[Ushuaia]], Argentina.