Neebish Islander III Ferry Operating on Limited Schedule After Rudder Damage
The Neebish Islander III ferry, serving Neebish Island in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, is operating on a limited schedule after sustaining severe rudder damage from dense fog. The ferry now has restricted hours, must operate only in daylight with good…
Traverse City Cadillac, MI, October 20, 2026 —
The Neebish Islander III ferry, which serves Neebish Island in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula, is operating on a limited schedule while repairs are underway for severe rudder damage sustained in dense fog.
The ferry is restricted to daylight operations and can run only when visibility is good. Its hours are limited, and restrictions also apply to the types of vehicles it can carry and the number of vehicles it can accommodate. The specific operating hours, vehicle restrictions and capacity limits were not provided.
The available information does not state when the damage occurred, how long repairs are expected to take or when the ferry may return to its regular schedule. It also does not identify the repair provider or give details about the extent of the damage beyond describing it as severe.
For now, the ferry’s service remains subject to the stated daylight and visibility conditions, along with limits on hours and vehicle transport. No further details were provided about how the restricted schedule is being communicated or what alternative arrangements, if any, are available during the repair period.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Bartelmay on www.9and10news.com, see more information here.
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