MARINE NOTICE 80/2010

Shannon Harbour - Preliminary Notice of New Works

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Grand Canal of its intention to carry out new works by way of provision of house boat berths at Shannon Harbour, Co.Offaly.

The work site will be from Griffith Bridge  to a point approximately 200m eastwards of the bridge. A temporary dam will be constructed in the vicinity of this site which will close the canal to navigation at this location.

The work is expected to commence in Oct 2010 and be completed by Mar 2011. Any owners planning to transit the canal at this time should take into account this closure.

Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience to its customers during the period of the improvements works.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (Rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
9 Aug 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147

MARINE NOTICE 78/2010

Lock 31 and Lock 32 - Navigation Restrictions

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Grand Canal that due to canal water leakage between the 31st Lock Cornalour and the 32nd Lock Glyn to the west of Tullamore, the water level is approximately 200mm lower than normal.

Masters of Vessels should contact the Waterways Ireland Tullamore Office on Tel no +353 (0)57 935 2300 with any queries.

Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may have caused.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (Rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
6th June 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147
 

MARINE NOTICE 46/2010

LOW WATER LEVELS - CAUTIONARY WARNING

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of all navigations that water levels have fallen in recent weeks.

Masters of vessels, particularly those with deep drafts, are advised to proceed with due caution and prudence when navigating the waterways.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (Rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
16 June 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147
 

MARINE NOTICE 30/2010

Shannon Harbour 5 Day Rule

Waterways Ireland wishes to remind all masters and users of the Grand Canal that as part of ongoing developments at Shannon Harbour, the provisions of S.I No. 24/1988: Canals Act, 1986 Bye-law (25, 1 (d)) will be applied on all hard edged moorings in the harbour area with effect from 08 May 2010.  This area is deemed to be between 35th Lock and Griffith Bridge. 

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
29 April 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147

 MARINE NOTICE 117/09

SHANNON HARBOUR "5 DAY RULE"

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Grand Canal that the provisions of S.I. No. 24/1988: Canals Act, 1986 Bye Law (25 ,1 (d)) will be enforced on all hard edged moorings in the Shannon Harbour area with effect from 1 Mar 2010. This area is deemed to be between 35th Lock Eastwards to Griffith Bridge. The bye-law states that:

"No person shall moor a boat at the same place on the canals or within 500 metres of the same place, for more than 5 days without the appropriate permit from the Commissioners"

Vessels should only moor directly onto quay walls and not double and triple berth.
This will ensure a clear and safe channel for navigation and facilitate the movement of vessels in the harbour and also those wishing to continue with a through passage.

Vessels in contravention of this bye-law will be moved East or West of the area as space becomes available. Non-permitted vessels will also be moved.

Owners and Masters of vessels are requested to comply with the bye-law provision so that a greater number of vessels can avail of the refurbished and enhanced facilities.

Moorings are available from 35th West to 36th and East of Griffith Bridge to 34th Lock.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
30 Oct 2009

Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147

MARINE NOTICE 52/08

Manual Operations of Canal Locks

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the waterways that manual lock operations should be undertaken bearing the following in mind.

1. As soon as possible after entry to a lock chamber, secure the boat with a bow and stern line to the posts, bollards or rings provided for that purpose.
2. Do not attempt to open or close the gates of any lock other than by means provided for that purpose.
3. Do not attempt to open or close the gates of any lock before the water level on either side of the gates is level.
4. Do not operate any sluice until the lock gates are closed.
5. Do ensure that, whenever there is more than one boat in a lock at the same time, the engine of each boat is switched off before the lock gates are closed and remains switched off until the lock gates are opened to allow the egress of the boats.
6. Do not leave your lock key on the spindle of the paddle gear when it is not being used. Paddle gear can slip, especially if the gate moves with the change in water pressure, and a heavy metal lock key spinning off of its spindle can cause serious injury or damage.
7. Closely monitor the boat as it rises or falls in the lock to ensure it does not become caught on the gates, cill or other part of the lock.
8. Never leave a boat unattended while a lock fills or empties.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147

HEAVY MACHINERY

Boat owners and all other users of the waterways are reminded that no cranes or heavy machines can be brought onto the banks of the Grand Canal, the Royal Canal or the Barrow Navigation without the written permission of the Eastern Regional Office of Waterways Ireland. This is to protect the banks of these waterways from damage by such machines.

Shane Anderson
Lt Cdr RNS
Assistant Inspector of Navigation

Tel: 00 353 (0) 90 6494232
Fax: 00 353 (0) 87 2865726