Request Vessel Use

R/V Neeskay Scheduling Information

While the Covid-19 pandemic has continued, the UW System and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have established revised policies in an effort to minimize transmission.

Until further notice 1) mask use is required if not vaccinated. 2) A self evaluation of health is required of all scientific crew prior to departure 3) no shared food is permitted. All participants must provide their own food. Bottled water will be available. 4) Social distancing is encouraged. (July 2021)

No large group cruises are allowed until further notice.

To request ship time aboard the R/V Neeskay, use the official Request Vessel Use form, which can be filled in, saved, and submitted electronically if desired.

For current rates, please see the Neeskay Rates 2022 sheet.

Neeskay Rates

Rates listed are for researchers at UWM and from other institutions that are conducting
research in conjunction with UWM‐SFS. Rates are for fiscal year July 1‐June 30. Rates are expected to remain as listed for the remainder of the calendar year.

Day Rate**		2022 – per hour
First 8 hours		$265
9-18 hours		$315
19-24 hours		$370
Foreign Port Operations		per day
Additional rate for each night in a foreign port***		$315
Transit (no science conducted)
2-13 hours		1/2 day rate
14-18 hours		$2000
19-24 hours		$3000
Additional Services
UWM‐SFS certified diver (2 minimum ) rate will be reduced if researcher provides certified diver		$500
ROV + operator		$275