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R\/V Neeskay Scheduling Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To request ship time on the R\/V Neeskay, fill out the Submit Neeskay vessel request form<\/strong>. Have all necessary information ready before starting the form. We will not process requests that are missing required details. Download current rates by clicking the Neeskay Rates button or view them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neeskay Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rates are for FY26 (July 2025-June 2026)
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For non-profit organizations (NGOs, universities outside of
Universities of Wisconsin and non-State of
Wisconsin governmental agencies):<\/em> 35% surcharge
For all other organizations:<\/em> 54% surcharge<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Day Rate*<\/th>$ per hour<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
First 8 hours<\/td>$305<\/td><\/tr>
9-18 hours<\/td>$361<\/td><\/tr>
19-24 hours<\/td>$428<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Additional rate for each night at a foreign port: $361<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

*to be scheduled in advance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service<\/th>$ per day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
51ÁÔÆæ-SFS certified diver (2 minimum) rate will be reduced if the researcher a certified or divers<\/td>$560<\/td><\/tr>
ROV + operator<\/td>$320<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Transit (no science conducted)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Day Rate<\/th>$ per day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2-13 hours<\/td>1\/2 day rate<\/td><\/tr>
14-18 hours<\/td>$2345<\/td><\/tr>
19-24<\/td>$3499<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n