MARINE NOTICE 85/2010

ABBEY RIVER LIMERICK

Waterways Ireland wishes to remind all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that it is advised not to undertake a voyage if more than one turbine is operating, due to increased velocity of flow in the navigation which can be dangerous.  The situation may also arise when flood conditions prevail.
Contact the Lock Keeper at Ardnacrusha Tel no +353 (0)87 797 2998 for information on the number of turbines in operation at Ardnacrusha before commencing transit of this part of the river.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.

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

MARINE NOTICE 81/2010

Lough Derg - Terryglass Harbour

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a  water-ski demonstration will take place off Terryglass Harbour, Lough Derg, in conjunction with the Terryglass Festival, on Sunday 22nd Aug, during the afternoon.

Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash on the approaches to the harbour and to heed any advice or instructions issued by safety marshals controlling the demonstration.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.

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 79/2010

Shannonbridge - Overhead  Cable Stringing Operation

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that ESB Networks will be stringing electrical cables across the River Shannon at Shannonbridge between Tuesday 10th and  Monday 23rd Aug 2010. The location of the stringing operation is between the pylons south of the road bridge at Shannonbridge.

Vessels must not navigate the section of the river between these pylons while the stringing operations are taking place.

The duration of the stringing operation for each cable is approximately two hours. ESB Networks and its subcontractor, Sierra Communications, will have personnel at the navigation arch at Shannonbridge and on the river downstream of the pylons while stringing is taking place.

Delays to river traffic of up to two hours are likely on a number of occasions during the stringing operation.

Masters and users of the navigation are requested to cooperate fully with safety officers at all times and stay well clear of the area when work is being carried out.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.

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 75/2010

Lough Ree - Triathlon Swimming

Masters and owners are advised that the swimming element of a triathlon event will take place in Portrunny, Lough Ree, on Sunday 22nd Aug from 1300hrs until 1600 hrs.

Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and to heed any advice or instructions issued by race officials.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
4th Aug 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232
Fax: +353 (0)90 6494147

MARINE NOTICE 74/2010

Lough Key - Triathlon Swimming

Masters and owners are advised that the swimming element of a triathlon event will take place in Lough Key, centred on the Forest Park facilities, on Sunday 5th Sep from 0900hrs until 1100 hrs.

Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and to heed any advice or instructions issued by race officials.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
4th Aug 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147

MARINE NOTICE 72/2010

Lough Derg -  Dromineer

Lough Derg Yacht Club Annual Regatta

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that the LDYC annual regatta will take place from Sun 8th until Sat 14th Aug 2010.

Masters should expect to meet large fleets of sailing craft in the vicinity of Dromineer and westwards to Williamstown harbour.

Masters are requested to give racing fleets a wide berth where possible, however, if it is necessary to pass through a fleet to do so with due caution.

Marine VHF Channel 16 will be monitored by the principal race officer throughout the regatta.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.

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

MARINE NOTICE 71/2010

Lough Derg - Entrance to Scarriff River

Reported Floating Hazard

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a makeshift raft, of wooden construction, floating low in the water has been reported in the vicinity of the entrance to the Scarriff river.

Owners are requested to keep a sharp look-out and proceed at
slow speed when in this area of the navigation.

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

MARINE NOTICE 69/2010

Killaloe Canal - Installation of New Moorings and Boardwalk

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that installation work will commence on the Killaloe Canal on Wednesday 4th August 2010.

Owners are requested to remove all craft presently moored between the lock and to a point 40m north of the old footbridge / green boat shed, by Wednesday 28th July to facilitate the mobilisation of floating construction equipment.

Watersways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.

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

MARINE NOTICE 68/2010

ATHLONE - Trial Borings

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a pontoon accompanied by a tug will be engaged in carrying out test borings in the navigation , immediately north and south of Athlone Lock, from 2nd August until 11th September 2010.

The pontoon will exhibit an all round white light to show its location in the navigation after dark.

Masters are requested to give these craft a wide berth and to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.

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

MARINE NOTICE 57/2010

Lough Derg – Southern Part

Lushing Rocks – Scilly Island

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters that the aids to navigation marking the channel between Lushing Rocks and Scilly Island have been reported as being off-station.

Masters are advised to navigate with due caution until further notice.

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

MARINE NOTICE 56/2010

River Suck - Low Water Levels

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation to expect lower water levels than normal on the River Suck within 3km of Ballinasloe moorings. Deep drafted vessels should navigate with due caution. 

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

MARINE NOTICE 55/2010

TARMONBARRY AND ROOSKY BRIDGE RESTRICTION

LONGFORD MARATHON

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that in order to facilitate the participants of the annual Longford marathon road race, the following air draft restrictions will apply on Sunday 29 August 2010 to the lifting bridges, which  will be closed during the time periods indicated below.

Tarmonbarry Bridge (11.30 hrs to 13.15hrs)
The air draft at Tarmonbarry at Ordinary Summer Level is 7'9" (2.35m). The Lock keeper, Mr Liam Cox can be contacted during lock opening hours at +353 (0)43 26117 or +353 (0)87 922 2020 for further information.

Roosky Bridge (12.30 hrs to 1400 hrs)
The air draft at Roosky Bridge at Ordinary Summer Level is 10ft (3.025m). There is an air draft gauge erected at the bridge on both Upper and Lower approaches. The Lock keeper  can be contacted during lock opening hours at +353 (0)71 963 8018 for further information.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
5 July 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 44/2010

LOUGH DERG – SOUTHERN PART

BUOY “A” – OFF STATION

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that buoy “A” , situated between Scilly Island and Lushing Rocks in the southern part of Lough Derg is off station and a temporary mark has been placed at its location.

Mariners are requested to navigate with due caution when in the vicinity.

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

MARINE NOTICE 40/2010

ROOSKY TO TARMONBARRY

LOW WATER LEVELS - CAUTIONARY WARNING

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

Masters of vessels, particularly those with deep drafts, are advised to proceed with caution in the area between Roosky Lock and Tarmonbarry Lock.

For further information or advice please contact the Senior Engineer, North Shannon at +353 (0)71 965 0898

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

MARINE NOTICE 29/2010

LIMERICK CITY MOORINGS

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and Owners of reduced draft below weir level at moorings in Limerick as follows;

Custom House Quay
0.5m at inside moorings
1.3m at outside orings

Arthur Quay Moorings
1.2m

Any inconvenience that this may cause our boating customers is regretted.

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

MARINE NOTICE 26/2010

Lough Key - Aids to Navigation Colour Change

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that the black starboardhand marks in Lough Key on the Shannon Navigation (upstream of Clarendon Lock) are to be changed to the colour green.

This will be done on a phased basis commencing shortly. Mariners will be advised accordingly as the work progresses.

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

MARINE NOTICE 13/2010

Inchinalee Island - Navigation Mark

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that the Red Porthand mark at the Southern end of Inchinalee Island, (approximately 10km south of Athlone) is leaning over and showing just above the water surface without its topmark.

Masters should navigate with due care when in the vicinity of this mark and remain near the channel centreline to avoid striking it.

Charlie Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
10 February 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 649 4232
Fax: +353 (0)90 649 4147

Marine Notice 4/2010

Portumna Bridge to Meelick Lock - Aids to Navigation Colour Change

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Shannon Navigation that the black starboardhand marks on the Shannon Navigation are to be changed to the colour green.

This will be done on a phased basis commencing initially on the stretch of the navigation from portumna Bridge to Meelick Lock.  mariners will be advised accordingly as the work progresses.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
19 Jan 2010
Tel: +353 (0)90 64 94232
Fax: +353 (0)90 64 94147
 

Marine Notice 128/09

Connaught Harbour, Portumna

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise Masters and Owners that a barge with green topsides has sunk at the canal entrance to Connaught Harbour, the channel width is restricted and the vessel isa hazard to navigation.

Due care and attention is requested of Masters when navigating in the vicinity of this location.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
3 Dec 2009
Tel: +353 (0)90 64 94232
Fax: +353 (0)90 64 94147

Marine Notice 83/09

Meelick Quay - New Navigation Marks

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Usersof the Shannon Navigation that two new Red (Port) navigation markers have been established downstream of Meelick Quay.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
7 Aug 2009
Tel: +353 (0)90 64 94232
Fax: +353 (0)90 64 94147

Marine Notice 78/09

Derrycarne, Lough Boderg - Temporary Navigation Buoy

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that the most northerly black starboardhand buoy in the Derrycarne narrow has carried away and has been replaced by a temporary navigation buoy in the interim.

Masters are requested to navigate with due caution when in this stretch of the navigation.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
23 July 2009
Tel: +353 (0)90 64 94232
Fax: +353 (0)90 64 94147

Marine Notice 6/2009

Ballina, Co Tipperary - Mooring Jetties Out of Bounds due to Construction Work

The mooring jetties situated on the left bank south of the Killaloe-Ballina bridge where construction work is in progress are out of bounds to the public until further notice.

Masters and Owners of vessels should not berth at this facility until this notice is withdrawn.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter and regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
23 Jan 2009
Tel: +353 (0)90 64 94232
Fax: +353 (0)90 64 94147