MARINE NOTICE No 45 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree – Killinure Lough
Athlone Boat Club Regatta
Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are advised that the Athlone Boat Club rowing regatta will take place on Sat 15th June from 0800 hrs until 1900 hrs, on Killinure Lough. Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this area to avoid any upset to rowing craft which have only a small amount of freeboard. Masters are further requested to note any advice given by race marshals when approaching the course.
Laying and removal of the course will take place between 9th and 18 Jun.
Waterways Ireland thanks masters for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2013
MARINE NOTICE No.46 of 2013
BARROW NAVIGATION
ATHY
Sat 1 Jun 2013 Waterways Ireland TriAthy Triathlon Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swimming element of the above event will take place in Athy on Sat 1 June from 07.30hrs until13.00hrs and from16.00hrs until 20.00hrs.
Masters are requested to heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd) Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2013
MARINE NOTICE No 47 of 2013
Barrow Navigation
Bagenalstown and Borris Locks
Essential Maintenance
Marine Notice No 36 of 2013 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the above locks will remain closed until 6th June 2013.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 29 May 2013
MARINE NOTICE No. 48 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Athlone
Navigation Marker Missing
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a green starboardhand navigation mark is reported missing just south of Athlone Lock, on the eastern side of the navigation opposite the old Athlone Canal entrance.
Masters should proceed with caution when navigating this section of the river.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 29 May 2013
MARINE NOTICE No 49 of 2013
Barrow Navigation
Bagenalstown and Borris Locks
Essential Maintenance
Marine Notice No 47 of 2013 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that Boris lock remains open.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 30 May 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No. 50 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Athlone
Navigation Marker Missing– Temporary Marks
Marine Notice No 48 refers:
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a green starboardhand navigation mark is reported missing just south of Athlone Lock, on the eastern side of the navigation opposite the old Athlone Canal entrance.
Two temporary marks, consisting of green floats, have been placed in position.
Masters navigating north of Wren Island and the entrance to the Old Canal should proceed with caution and stay towards the centreline of the channel.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 30 May 2013
