R/V Neeskay Scheduling Information
To request ship time on the R/V Neeskay, fill out the Submit Neeskay vessel request form. Have all necessary information ready before starting the form. We will not process requests that are missing required details. View current rates below.
Neeskay Rates
| FEE DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT | PER UNIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rates for UW Users: as listed. Public Service Organizations: 35% fee increase. External Research Users: 54% fee increase. |
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| Neeskay Research Cruise All research cruises are a 4 hour minimum. |
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| Research: first 8 hours beginning 8am | 310.00 | /hour | |
| Research: 9-18 hours | 365.00 | /hour | |
| Research: 19-24 hours | 430.00 | /hour | |
| Neeskay Transit (no science conducted) | |||
| Transit: up to 13 hours (minimum 2 hours) | half day rate | /day equals half day rate | |
| Transit: 14-18 hours | 2,390.00 | /day | |
| Transit: 19-24 hours | 3,565.00 | /day | |
| Foreign Port Operations | |||
| Foreign Port Fee | 365.00 | /day | |
| Tug service | |||
| Used to clear a path through the ice or assist in transit. *Winter-ice conditions: User will cover any costs related to departure or return to Milwaukee if private. | Costs are estimated at $1000-$2000 | /hour | |
| Scuba Diver (each) | 570.00 | /day | |
| ROV + operator | 325.00 | /day | |
Contact Information
For information on rates or for scheduling information:
Mark Lausten – Interim Facilities and Marine Operations Manager