The Lower Bann
MARINE NOTICE 1/2010
Toomebridge
Entrance to Lower Bann Navigation
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters of vessels and users of the waterway that the canal entrance to the navigation from Lough Neagh, at Toomebridge, is heavily silted consequently there is a least depth of approximately 3ft / 0.9m in the navigable channel.
Mariners are advised to navigate with due caution.
Dredging of the channel will take place shortly when weather conditions have improved.
C.J.Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
11 Jan 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147
MARINE NOTICE 74/09
PROCEDURES FOR PASSING OF MOORING ROPES TO LOCK-KEEPERS
Masters are advised and reminded to inspect their mooring ropes before departure on a voyage and ensure that there are no knots or foreign objects such as fishing hooks or lead weights embedded in or attached to the mooring ropes. These pose a safety hazard to crew and lockkeepers alike.
On entering a lock chamber, the lock keeper will offer a boat hook to the crewmembers for the transfer of the mooring lines.
The lines must not be thrown to or at the lock keeper in the interest of safety and an efficient mooring operation.
Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
15 July 2009
Tel: +353 (0)90 64 94232
Fax: +353 (0)90 64 94147
MARINE NOTICE 53/09
LOWER BANN NAVIGATION
Masters and owners on the Lower Bann are advised of Waterways Ireland change to Lock Opening Hours
Following a period of review of usage of the locks on the Lower Bann Navigation, Waterways Ireland intends to change the opening hours of the locks to better reflect user demand.
The new regime will be implemented from Thursday 4th June 2009 with four periods being established to reflect seasonal use. The extended opening hours during the summer period will remain unchanged however the timings will move forward slightly.
The four opening periods will be as follows:
| Season | Months | Opening Hours | Lunch (locks closed) | ||||
| Spring | 1st April to 31st May inclusive | 10.00 to 18.30 | 13.00 to 14.00 | ||||
| High Summer | 1st June to 31st August inclusive | 09.00 to 20.00 | 13.00 to 14.00 | ||||
| Autumn | 1st September to 31st October inclusive | 10.00 to 18.00 | 13.00 to 14.00 | ||||
| Low Winter | 1st November to 31st March inclusive | 10.00 to 16.00 | 13.00 to 14.00 |
Waterways Ireland advises users to contact lock keepers on the navigation prior to travel where possible.
For any queries regarding these changes please contact Waterways Ireland on Tel 028 7034 4342 or at info@waterwaysireland.org.
Stephen Douglas Senior Engineer Tel 028 7034 4342
C.J.Lawn
Lt Cdr rtd
Inspector of Navigation
25 May 2009
Tel: 353 90 6494232
Fax: 353 90 6494147
MARINE NOTICE 12/09
LOCK WAITING JETTIES
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the navigations under their jurisdiction that waiting jetties adjacent to locks are for vessels entering / exiting the lock chamber only and should be kept clear at all times. Vessels remaining on these jetties may be moved to alternative berthing.
C. J. Lawn
Lt Cdr Rtd
Inspector of Navigation
20 Feb 2009
Tel: 353 90 6494232
Fax: 353 90 6494147
