{"id":205,"date":"2022-01-27T12:37:44","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T18:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/?page_id=205"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T21:57:52","slug":"neeskay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/research\/fleet-and-facilities\/fleet-research-vessels\/neeskay\/","title":{"rendered":"Neeskay Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Neeskay Specifications<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">The R\/V Neeskay offers students, faculty and scientists throughout the region the ability to study Lake Michigan <strong>year-round<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Neeskay\u2019s research capabilities include a full range of wet and dry lab facilities for chemical, physical, biological and geological sampling and analysis, including Seabird CTD profiler, hydrographic casts, current meter deployment, multi-beam bathymetric mapping and fish finding capabilities, vertical and horizontal net tows, trawling, dredging, box coring and sediment sampling. The Neeskay is also equipped for support of scuba-assisted research and small ROV operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-information\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on rates or for scheduling information:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mark Lausten<\/strong><br>Interim Associate Facilities Director &amp; Laboratory Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:mlausten@uwm.edu\">mlausten@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-251-6576\">414-251-6576<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"\/freshwater\/research\/fleet-and-facilities\/request-vessel-use\/\" rel=\"\">Request Vessel Use<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--7\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Length<strong>71<\/strong>feet<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2022\/03\/neeskay-capt-morgan.jpg\" alt=\"Captain Max standing next to the Neeskay\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"800\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Captain Max Morgan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Draft<strong>8<\/strong>feet<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gold \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Official<strong>512553<\/strong>Number<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gold \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Built<strong>1953<\/strong>Higgins Inc.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Weight<strong>75<\/strong>Gross tons<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Beam<strong>18<\/strong>feet<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-detailed-specifications\">Detailed Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-research-capabilities\"><strong>Research Capabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md\">\n<li>Full range of wet and dry lab facilities for chemical, physical, biological and geological sampling and analysis including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seabird CTD profiler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current meter deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertical and horizontal net tows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trawling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Box coring, multi-core, and single core sampling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ekman, PONAR, and Skipek dredges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, the Neeskay is equipped for support of SCUBA-assisted research and is used as a platform for ROV\/AUV operations:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University-approved SCUBA dive program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small, Blue ROV2 (Blue Robotics) for observations (Benthos), water and bottom sampling. Depth range 500m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-propulsion-machinery\"><strong>Propulsion Machinery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md\">\n<li>Single 340 HP Detroit Diesel 12 cylinder 71 series engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twin Disc 514-M marine gear with 3 to 1 reduction with trolling valve control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Propeller diameter 42\u2033, shaft diameter 4\u2033<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-navigation-electronics\">Navigation\/Electronics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md undefined\">\n<li>72 mile Furuno radar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KVH Azimuth 314 AC fluxgate compass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sperry Mk 27 gyro-compass with autopilot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two VHF-FM radio telephones (call sign WY8293)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northstar 951XD DGPS system with electronic charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timezero Navigation software and chart plotter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furuno Universal AIS Transponder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hummingbird Helix 9 side-scan sonar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attachable transducer arm for research sonar and tracking sensors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-furuno-wassp-f3-multi-beam-sonar\"><strong>Furuno WASSP F3 multi-beam sonar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Specifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md undefined\">\n<li><strong>TX Frequency:<\/strong> Wide band F3\/F3i: 160 kHz F3L\/F3Li: 80 kHz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detection Range:<\/strong> F3: 200 m* (Side Beam Best Performance) 400 m* (Main Beam Directly Under Boat) F3L: 450 m* (Side Beam Best Performance) 900 m* (Main Beam Directly Under Boat) *Depth capability subject to a variety of external factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beam Width: <\/strong>120\u00b0 x 4\u00b0 (Athwartships x Fore-aft) PS: 4.4\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interface<\/strong> <strong>NMEA0183<\/strong>: GGA, GGK, GLL, HDG, HDM, HDT, HVE, PASHR, PTNL PFEC, RMC, RCD, TSS1, ZDA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-winches-and-equipment-0\">Winches and Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md\">\n<li>Forward deck\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One Gearmatic hydraulic anchor winch with 733 meters (2,200\u2032) of 3\/8\u2033 cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertical Ideal Windlass with Wildcat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One HIAB articulated hydraulic crane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Otis Oceanographic hydraulic winch with free fall capability and 460 meters (1,500\u2032) of 1\/4\u2033 conducting cable with sliprin, with General Oceanics Payout Meter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One aluminum A-frame with maximum load capacity of 2,000 pounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aft deck\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One Lantec two-speed hydraulic winch with free fall capability and 400 meters (1,300\u2032) of 1\/4\u2033 cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Lantec single-speed high power hydraulic winch with 400 meters (1,300\u2032) of 1\/4\u2033 cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydraulic ram gallows frame on stern with 4-meter (12\u2032) clearance under frame and 1-meter (3\u2032) swing clearance over stern, maximum load capacity of 2,000 pounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-generator\"><strong>Generator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md undefined\">\n<li>One Northern Lights 45 kw, 110\/220 volt, single phase generator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Northern Lights 20 kw, 83 amp 110\/220 volt single phase generator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One 11.7 amp uninterruptible power system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-20\" id=\"h-stats\">Stats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Length<\/strong>:<\/td><td>71 feet (21.6 meters)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Beam:<\/strong><\/td><td>17\u20198\u2033  (5.4 meters)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Draft:<\/strong><\/td><td>8 feet (2.4 meters)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Tonnage:<\/strong><\/td><td>Displacement 62.6 tons; Gross tonnage 75 tons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Hull:<\/strong><\/td><td>Steel mono hull design. Vessel has six water-tight compartments with bilge alarm system, and bilge keels to reduce rolling effects from sea.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Official Number:<\/strong><\/td><td>512553<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Built:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>1953 Higgins Inc., New Orleans, LA, USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Converted:<\/strong><\/td><td>1970 Peterson Builders Inc., Sturgeon Bay, WI; 1984 2-meter (6\u2032) aft extension and gantry system, Hanna Marine, Lamont IL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Speed:<\/strong><\/td><td>2.5 knots trolling control, 9.5 knots cruising, 10.5 knots maximum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Range:<\/strong><\/td><td>750 nautical miles (1,400 km)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Endurance:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Seven days as day boat with meals served<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>Licenses:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Maxwell Morgan &#8211; 200T Master Great Lakes, Inland, and Near Coastal, Ordinary Seaman. Eight year- Head Marine Tech-US EPA R\/V Lake Guardian. Five years commercial fishing vessels in the North Atlantic. Over 4,000 days at sea.<br><br>Brandon Fiew \u2013 100-ton master inland, AB special, STCW Basic Safety<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-crew\">Crew<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md undefined\">\n<li>Captain Max Morgan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mate\/Engineer: Brandon Fiew<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-habitat\">Habitat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">Full galley facilities include 2 food refrigerator\/freezers, 2 science refrigerators, 1 science freezer, convection microwave oven, electric countertop stove and grill, coffee, tea, air fryer and crockpot.<br>Two toilets, 6 bunks, and boiler and electric heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-safety-equipment\">Safety Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-md\">\n<li>Two 8-person and one 6-person SOLAS-approved Elliot inflatable life rafts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category I 406 EPIRB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 survival suits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart Start AED defibrillator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete M.O.B. emergency equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halon automatic engine room fire suppression system and manual fire extinguishers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete custom-designed vessel alarm system including smoke, fire, flooding, and AC\/DC detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SOLAS signaling equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency lighting and DC power supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three independent dewatering systems, including one 220 VAC bilge pump, one 24 VDC bilge pump, one hydraulic bilge pump with 140 GPM capacity, and one portable diesel powered dewatering pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The crew of the Neeskay is trained in Emergency First-Aid, AED, CPR and DAN Emergency Dive Oxygen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":1003,"parent":194,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-205","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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