Captain's Handbook ©

Lanesborough Lough Ree; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 49 of 2017

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Accompanied Swimmer in Water

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that there will be an accompanied swimmer swimming the length of the Shannon Navigation (main channel) commencing in Lanesborough on Monday 19 June 2017.
It is expected that the swimmer will complete the swim in Limerick by 8 July 2017.
The swimmer will be accompanied by an escort boat bearing large banners port and starboard indicating “SWIMMING IN MIRACLES”.
Owners and Masters are requested to give wide clearance, proceed with caution and comply with guide boat instructions if the vessel and swimmer are encountered.

Waterways Ireland thanks their customers for their assistance in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 16 Jun 2017

Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook

Lough Ree © Captain’s Handbook

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MARINE NOTICE, No 48 of 2017

Shannon Navigation – Lough Ree

Placement of Navigation Aid

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a new green conical navigation aid has been placed North of Inch Macdermot Island, Lough Ree between the green perch and the green can buoy as shown on the guide below.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 16 Jun 2017

Lough Ree ©Waterways Ireland

SEW Lock 2 Ballyconnell; ©esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 47 of 2017

Shannon-Erne Waterway

Lock 2 Ballyconnell – Cloncoohy Bridge

Temporary Obstruction

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a large tree has fallen partially into the navigation between Lock 2 Ballyconnell and Cloncoohy Bridge on the Shannon-Erne Waterway.
Temporary marker buoys have been installed around the obstruction and masters of vessels are requested to proceed with care in this area until the tree has been removed permanently from the navigation.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Further information may be had by contacting Waterways Ireland’s Carrick-on-Shannon office at 07196-50562.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 15 June 2017

Ballyconnell Lock 2

Barrow Line Lock 27

MARINE NOTICE, No 46 of 2017

GRAND CANAL

BARROW LINE CLOSURE

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Barrow line Navigation that the Barrow line at the 27th Lock, Athy, co.Kildare will be closed to boat traffic for 3 days from tuesday 20th june to thursday 24th june inclusive. The closure necesary in order to carry out repairs to the Harbour wall above the Lock Chamber.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience to its Customers and thanks them for thir Understanding.

Charles Lawn, Lt. Cdr. RNS, Inspector of Navigation, 15 June 2017

GC – Barrow Line Lock 27 Town Bridge

Lough Derg Rally; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 45 of 2017

SHANNON NAVIGATION

IWAI LOUGH DERG BOAT RALLY

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that the IWAI Lough Derg Boat Rally will take place from Sat 8 Jul until Sat 15 Jul on Lough Derg. During that period the Rally will itinerary will be as follows:

Vessels not participating in the rally may wish to seek alternative moorings on these dates.

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

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Jun 2017