Boat Passage in/out of Dublin
Grand Canal 2013
For boat passages in or out of Dublin on the Grand Canal Main Line between Locks 1 & 12 this passage should generally be undertaken as a single movement in one day.
A minimum of two working days’ prior notice of intended travel is requested to be given to the Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office, to facilitate the necessary staffing assistance arrangements. To allow time for passage boats will only be permitted entry before 9:00am at either the Lock 1 or Lock 12 depending on direction of travel. This may be earlier depending on the number of boats making passage.
Please also ensure you have the following before making passage:
Please also ensure you have the following before making passage:
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- adequate fuel on board
- competent and adequate crew to operate the boat and locks (minimum crew of 3)
- a lock key on board your boat
- mooring lines of adequate length to handle vessel through a lock (approx 15m length)
- no known mechanical problems with your boat
Boats will not be permitted to travel the system if their pass
age is considered to be unsafe by Waterways Ireland and / or if they do not have the appropriate permit.
Relevant Contact Details for Waterways Ireland, Grand Canal, Dublin:
|
Waterways Ireland EasternRegional Office |
(M-F 9.30am-4.30pm) | 01-868-0148 |
| Dock Superintendent, Ringsend | Mark Clarke | 087-2584713 |
|
Lock-keeper, Locks C1 to C7, Circular Line |
Stephen Brierley | 086-3805657 |
| Lock-keeper, Locks 1 – 6, Main Line | Ray Moore | 086-8278025 |
| Lock-keeper, Locks 7 – 11, Main Line | John O’Brien | 087-2683723 |
| Lock-keeper, Locks 12 – 13, Main Line | Ray Moore | As above |
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 15 Mar 2013
MARINE NOTICE 016 of 2013
BOAT PASSAGE IN / OUT OF DUBLIN
ROYAL CANAL 2013
For boat passages in or out of Dublin on the Royal Canal between Spencer Dock & Lock 12 these should generally only be undertaken by pre-arrangement with Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office to facilitate the necessary staffing assistance arrangements..
If intending to pass the Irish Rail Newcomen Lifting Bridge a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice to the Eastern Regional Office for the scheduled dates is required. There is a restriction on the numbers of boats that can pass for each lift so this will be operated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. At time of making contact, boaters should have available the length, beam, water and air drafts of their craft. The schedule dates and further details are given below.
Please also ensure you have the following before making passage:
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- – adequate fuel on board
- – competent and adequate crew to operate the boat and locks (minimum crew of 3)
- – a lock key on board your boat
- – mooring lines of adequate length to handle vessel through a lock (approx 15m length)
- – no known mechanical problems with your boat
Boats will not be permitted to travel the system if their passage is considered to be unsafe by Waterways Ireland and / or if they do not have the appropriate permit.
Relevant Contact Details for Waterways Ireland, Royal Canal, Dublin:
| Waterways Ireland EasternRegional Office | (M-F 9.30am-4.30pm) | 01-868-0148 |
| Dock Superintendent, Ringsend | Mark Clarke | 087-2584713 |
| Water Controller Locks 1 –12, Main Line | Des Phillips | 087-2485754 |
Newcomen Lift Dates 2013
| Tuesday Lifts | Weekend Lifts (9am-1pm) | |
| April | 16, 30 | |
| May | 21 | Sun 5 |
| June | 18 | Sat 1 |
| July | Sat 20 | |
| August | 13 | |
| September | 17 |
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- Irish Rail have been requested to facilitate opening on the above dates.
- Waterways Ireland requires 2 weeks’ notice from boaters for use of these lifts; should there not be demand for a particular date, Irish Rail will then be notified by WI that this lift is cancelled
- A maximum number of boats passing will be implemented to keep to the times given above for the planned lifts (8 no. for the Tues lifts, and 16 no. for the weekend lifts)
- he schedule will be kept under review and if additional dates are required these can be requested from Irish Rail.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 12 Mar 2013
