MARINE NOTICE 45/2012

Ardnacrusha Lock

Marine Notice No. 42 refers.

Waterways Ireland has been further advised by ESB Energy International that Ardnacrusha Lock has been further fully pre-booked over the following periods:

Between midday on Friday 8th June and dusk on Saturday 9th June and also on Monday 11th June.

This is to facilitate a boat rally to Limerick and the Shannon Estuary.

Boat users that are planning to navigate between Limerick and Killaloe should schedule their passage through Ardnacrusha Lock outside of the periods listed above.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
3 May 2012
Tel:  +353 (0)90 6494232
 

MARINE NOTICE 44/2012

Limerick City

Dredging and Associated Works in Vicinity of Hunt Museum and Custom House Moorings

Marine Notices 1012011, 102/2011, 14/2012 and 38/2012  refer.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise customers that the navigation is now open and previous Marine Notices are withdrawn.

Masters are also advised that an isolated rock obstruction a short distance upstream of Matthew’s bridge has been marked temporarily with a buoy prior to removal.

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

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
1 May 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232
 

MARINE NOTICE 43/2012

Lough Derg - Bushy Island

Waterways Ireland has been advised that a pair of very rare white-tailed eagles have recently built a nest and is breeding on Bushy Island, Lough Derg.

Masters are requested that that in order to protect the eagles that they observe a voluntary exclusion zone by not encroaching within 250m of the island.

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

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
30 Apr 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

 

MARINE NOTICE 42/2012

Ardnacrusha Lock

Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Energy International that Ardnacrusha Lock is now fully pre-booked over the following periods:

• Between midday on Friday 29th June and dusk on Sunday 1st July and
  between midday on Friday 6th July and dusk on Sunday 8th July.

This is to facilitate boats attending the Limerick/Shannon Estuary Rally.

Boat users that are planning to navigate between Limerick and Killaloe in late June early July should schedule passage through Ardnacrusha lock outside of the periods listed above.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
25 Apr 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

MARINE NOTICE 41/2012

Limerick City Riverfest – Sunday 6th May 2012

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that P750 powerboat racing will take place between Sarsfield Bridge and Mallow St. Bridge, Limerick , from 1500hrs until 1830hrs on Sunday 6th May.

Masters are requested to adhere to any safety instructions issued by the race marshals and safety boats in connection with the races and not to enter the area between the bridges during this time.  See course layout below.

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

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
20 Apr 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232



 

MARINE NOTICE 40/2012

Clondra Lock

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that Clondra Lock & Canal is now operational.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for the continued cooperation.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
13 Apr 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

 

MARINE NOTICE 33/2012

All Navigations - Low Water Levels

Advisory Information
The extended period of unseasonal dry weather has meant that water levels in the navigations are presently lower than normal for this time of year.
As the boating season is about to get underway masters and users are advised of the following:
Navigation
If the dry weather continues and water levels fall below normal summer levels masters should be aware that their vessels may be at risk of grounding, particularly deep drafted vessels. To reduce this risk masters should navigate where possible on or near the centreline of the channel and also avoid short cutting in dog-legged channels and navigating too close to navigation markers. Proceeding at a slow speed will also reduce “squat” effect i.e. where the vessel tends to sit lower in the water as a consequence of higher speed.
Slipways
Low water levels will also impact on slipways with reduced slipway length available under the water surface and the possibility of launching trailers dropping off the end of the concrete apron onto the river /lake bed and causing damage to trailer, outboard motor or boat.  More slipway surface will also be susceptible to weed growth requiring care while engaged in launching boats.
Bank Erosion
Very dry riverbanks are more susceptible to erosion from vessel wash. Please ensure you adhere to the speed limits and maintain a reduced wash.
Lock Share
Where appropriate by maximising on the number of vessels in a lock the total volume of water moving downstream is decreased. This also reduces the volume of water used. Please be patient and wait for other boaters to share the lock with you rather than using locks for sole passages.
Efficient Lock Use
Make sure lock cycles are used for vessels travelling each way. Each lock cycle should take boats both up and down stream. Shut all sluice gates and paddles when leaving a lock.
Service Blocks
You are requested not to leave taps running at watering points or service blocks in the interest of water conservation.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
3 Apr 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

 

MARINE NOTICE 26/2012

Lough Ree - Aids to Navigation

Change of Colour of Starboardhand Marks from Black to Green

Masters are advised that work will commence this week on changing the colour of starboardhand marks from the present colour  black to the colour green.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
20 Mar 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232
 

 MARINE NOTICE 24/2012

Lough Derg - Killaloe Canal

Canal Maintenance – Tree Cutting

Owners and masters are reminded of Marine Notice 86/2011.

Works are still ongoing along the Killaloe Canal banks from the vicinity of the Cathedral downstream to the lower entrance from the river Shannon.

Access to this section of the canal will be closed until further notice.

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

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
16 March 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232
 

MARINE NOTICE 22/2012

Lough Ree - (South West Corner) Killinure Pt

Starboard Marker Off Station

Marine Notice 21/2012 refers.

A temporary aid to navigation has been placed in position.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
9 Mar 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

 

MARINE NOTICE 21/2012

Lough Ree - (South West Corner) Killinure Pt

Starboard Marker Off Station

Masters and owners are advised that the starboard hand aid to navigation marking the entrance to the Inner Lakes at Killinure Pt has slipped its mooring and is aground on the opposite shore.

Masters of vessels are requested to proceed with due caution when navigating this stretch of the lake.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
8 Mar 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

MARINE NOTICE 17/2012

Public Harbours - End of Winter Mooring Period

Masters and owners are advised that the winter mooring period ends on Saturday 31 March 2012 thereafter Navigation Bye-law No. 17(3) applies i.e. vessels should not berth in the same harbour for longer than the statutory period of 5 consecutive days nor more than a total of 7 days in any one month.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
5 Mar 2012
Tel:  +353 (0)90 6494232 

MARINE NOTICE 10/2012

Ardnacrusha Headrace Cloonlara Bridge

Waterways Ireland has been further advised by ESB Generation that the works being carried out at Cloonlara bridge will continue until the end of February 2012.

Further information may be had from the Civil Engineering Manager:
Tel: +353 (061) 350509 Mob: +353 (087) 2381104 Fax: +353 (01) 6384594

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
3 Feb 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

MARINE NOTICE 2/2012

Limerick City - Custom House and Arthurs Quay Moorings

Dredged Depth

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that following recent dredging works at the above locations the minimum depth available is:
Custom House:  1.45m (below weir level)
Arthur’s Quay:  1. 80m (below weir level)

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
5 Jan 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

MARINE NOTICE 1/2012

Tarmonbarry - Navigation Hazard

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that two work barges formerly moored about 400m south of Tarmonbarry Lock, on the western bank, have drifted across the navigation and grounded near the entrance to the Camlin River.
A third barge also moored at the same location may also succumb to the present gales and follow suit.

Masters are advised to keep a sharp look-out and navigate with due caution when in this section of the navigation.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
04 Jan 2012
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

 

MARINE NOTICE 134/2011

Lough Ree - Navigation Hazard

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that one of the green/yellow buoys fitted with a triangular topmark and marking  the safety limits of the Defence Forces firing range at Carnagh, that is between navigation buoys No. 2 and No. 3, has been sighted adrift about 500 m north of Nun’s Island.

Master’s are requested to keep a sharp look-out and navigate with due caution when in this area of the navigation.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
21 Dec 2011
Tel: +353 (0)90 6494232

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
 

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 

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

MARINE NOTICE 51/2008

Isolated Danger, Abbey River, Limerick

Masters and owners are advised that an isolated rock has been reported with a least depth of 0.6m near the steps at western end of the mooring pontoons located between Baal’s Bridge and Mathew Bridge.

Masters are requested to give this location a wide berth when passing.

Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
7 Aug  2008
Tel:  353 90 6494232