Waterways Ireland from a personal view of a hire boater
MARINE NOTICE, No 5 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree – Quaker Island
Waterways Ireland has received a report that the Green marker stationed adjacent to Iskeraulin Shoal , south of Quaker Island, has drifted into Elfleet Bay to the East.
Masters should navigate with due caution.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 29 January 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 4 of 2016
GRAND/ROYAL CANAL
BOAT MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS
Waterways Ireland has been requested by An Garda to limit boat movements on the Royal and Grand Canals in the Kildare area throughout this week from 25 to 31 January, during the course of an on-going investigation, particularly from the Dublin county boundary to Sallins and Maynooth respectively on the two canals.
Waterways Ireland asks that owners and masters abide by this request, and plan boat movements accordingly.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 January 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No.3 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Jamestown Canal
Open
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Jamestown Canal is now open. Marine Notice No 151 of 2015 is withdrawn.
Charles J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Jan 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No.2 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree
Yellow Danger Mark for Defence Forces Firing Range
North of Cribby Island – Off Station
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that this mark has been reported as being off station and is presently in the vicinity of Warren Point on the western side of Lough Ree.
Charles J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Jan 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 001 of 2016
All Navigations
General Caution
Marine Notice 155 of 2016 refers. Waterways Ireland continues to advise caution while extensive flooding continues across all navigations. See below advice issued by ESB networks in relation to available clearance under overhead or sunken electricity cables.
„WARNING TO THE PUBLIC AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WHEN ACCESSSING FLOODED AREAS IN BOATS AND FLOTATION DEVICES
ELECTRICITY NETWORK CLEARANCE MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE FLOODWATER LEVEL
ESB Networks is warning members of the public and emergency services to be vigilant when moving around flooded areas in boats and other flotation vehicles.
The electricity network is designed to have ample clearance for access and egress during normal conditions. However, when areas are flooded, this clearance level may be affected.
The electricity network is live and should not be approached. Electricity wires are dangerous even at close proximity and where clearance is compromised, you should not pass under them.
If you see any sagging electricity wires or wires submerged in water, please do not steer your boat over these. Do not use oars or anything else to lift or move electricity wires. Please report any poor clearance issues immediately to ESB Network at 1850 372 999.
ESB Networks is currently assessing the electricity network in flooded areas to assess damage and identify safety issues“.
Charles J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jan 2016
