• SGHT is established by Brigadier David Nicholls RM, in close partnership with Prof. Elaine Shemilt at the University of Dundee and with Norwegian representation through Stig Tore Lunde and with GSGSSI support. Other founding Trustees besides David Nicholls are Bjorn Basberg (Norway), Dr. Michael Moore (USA), Prof. John Croxall (UK), Prof. David Munro (UK) and Prof. Frederik Paulsen (Switzerland), with Gordon Liddle attending as the GSGSSI representative
• Brigadier David Nichols RM attends the IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators meeting) to introduce SGHT to the IAATO Member Cruise operators for future co-operation