# French Southern and Antarctic Lands logistical operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-southern-and-antarctic-lands-logistical-operations > Updated: 2026-08-15T08:43:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The administration of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF) has announced changes to the logistical operations of the supply vessel Marion Dufresne. Starting at the end of 2026, annual supply rotations will be reduced from four trips to three per year. The TAAF prefecture stated this change is not due to financial constraints but is intended to allow for better crew training and overlapping operational periods. In the interim, the Marion Dufresne has departed for a 30-day logistical rotation to provide relief for district chiefs, scientific personnel, technical teams, and military staff in the Indian Ocean territories. This mission includes participation from Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, the ambassador for the poles and maritime issues, and Mickaël Quimbert, the TAAF prefect. The voyage aims to observe field operations, engage with scientists on environmental preservation, and highlight French maritime sovereignty. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: French Southern and Antarctic Lands logistical mission begins The Marion Dufresne has begun a logistical mission to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, carrying new district chiefs and ambassador Olivier Poivre d'Arvor to support maritime sovereignty and biodiversity 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-southern-and-antarctic-lands-logistical-mission-begins ### 2026-08-11: Marion Dufresne to reduce rotations to French Southern and Antarctic Lands The Marion Dufresne vessel will reduce its annual supply rotations to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands from four to three starting in late 2026 to improve crew training. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marion-dufresne-to-reduce-rotations-to-french-southern-and-antarctic-lands --- Cite as: French Southern and Antarctic Lands logistical operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-southern-and-antarctic-lands-logistical-operations