Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation
Extended Mooring Locations
Waterways Ireland wishes to remind masters and owners of vessels that extended mooring locations on the above navigations are solely for the use of those vessels that have an extended mooring permit and should not be otherwise occupied.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 080 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Dromaan, Terryglass, Meelick, Shannonbridge, Athlone
| IWAI Lough Derg Rally 40 |
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Lough Derg Rally 40 will take place from Sat 11 to Sat 18 Jul 2015 and intends to visit the following harbours on these dates:
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 15 Jun 2015
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MARINE NOTICE, No. 079 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Athlone
Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2015, Triathlone Triathlon Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the preliminary timings of the swim elements of the above event when navigation restrictions will be in place from the M6 by-pass bridge to Athlone Lock:
A further Marne Notice will issue with definitive timings nearer the date. Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water , proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 077 of 2015
Shannon Navigation and Grand Canal
Shannon Harbour to Banagher
Sun 12 July 2015, Fin Swim
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the 2015 Shannonside Sub Aqua Fin Swim takes places from Shannon Harbour, Grand Canal to Banagher slipway on Sun 12 July commencing at 1330hrs and finishing at 1630hrs.
Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water , proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2015
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Shannon Navigation
Lanesborough-Ballyleague
Mon 15 and Tues 16 June 2015
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Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that an underwater inspection of the Lanesborough – Ballyleague bridge will take place on Mon 15 and Tues 16 Jun between 1200hrs and 1400hrs daily. A temporary closure of the navigation will be in force at these times.
International Code Flag „Alpha“ will be placed upstream and downstream of the bridge, and buoys will be placed across the span both upstream and downstream also. A dive tender will be in attendance and on the lookout for approaching vessels. In the event of an approaching vessel not appearing to slow down or take avoiding action, a horn will be sounded and a member of the safety team will approach the boat to give warning.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2015
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