Self reliance

Polar operations demand a mindset built for isolation, uncertainty, and self‑reliance. In most regions, expedition teams can assume government support if things go wrong. In SIX’s area of operations, that assumption is unsafe — in many cases, no government capability exists, and in others, assistance may take weeks to mobilise.

Accordingly, SIX builds layered redundancy and battlefield‑grade adaptability into every mission plan, including:

• Mechanised emergency extraction that can be conducted without reliance on government assets.

• Self-extraction, because we operate in complex regions in an unpredictable world.

• First responder capability that extends beyond our own customers, with the capacity to assist third parties when required.

• Urgent supply using disposable, biodegradable parachute systems to deliver parts, equipment, or critical stores when helicopter access is denied or unsafe.

• Redundant communication and tracking systems, as multiple independent systems ensure continuity of situational awareness, even when satellite networks go offline