The inspections were undertaken between 31 December 2014 and 12 January 2015, covered six permanent research stations, six summer-only research stations, one non-governmental facility, one refuge, six cruise ships and five yachts.
Stations and installations inspected: Maitri (India), Novolazarevskaya (Russia), Georg Forster and Epica Drill Site (Germany), Sanae IV (South Africa) and Troll (Norway).