MARINE NOTICE, No 063 of 2017

Roosky-Lock; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Roosky-Lock"
Roosky-Lock; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.63 of 2017

Roosky Bridge Maintenance

Postponed until Sep

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the bridge maintenance work due to take place at Roosky on Wednesday 12th July from 0800hrs until 1700hrs has been postponed until Sep.

Marine Notice No 54/17 is now withdrawn.

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

Lifting Bridge Rooskey © esri wasserrausch
Lifting Bridge Rooskey © esri wasserrausch

MARINE NOTICE, No 062 of 2017

Ballyleague -Ireland Lough Ree; © esri; click picture to "Ballyleague -Ireland-Lough Ree"
Ballyleague -Ireland Lough Ree; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.62 of 2017

Lanesborough Lough Ree

Swim Event Mon 7 Aug 2017

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a swimming event will take place on Mon 7 Aug from the Bord na Mona bridge north of Lanesborough to Lanesborough bridge commencing at 1400hrs and finishing at 1500hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the navigation, 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, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2017

© Two Provinces Triathlon Lanesboro, Co Lonford
© Two Provinces Triathlon Lanesboro, Co Lonford

MARINE NOTICE, No 061 of 2017

Map Inland Waterways Ireland;© Waterways Ireland
Inland Waterway; © WI

Open Water Swimming –

Risk Assessment and Precautions

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all participants engaged in open water swimming training of the inherent dangers attached to this activity in locations where there is boating traffic.
A swimmer in the water wearing high visibility head gear will always remain a very small target to see to the master of a powered craft particularly if:

    • the water surface is choppy
    • there is strong glare reflected from the water surface
    • there is difficulty in sighting due to slanting sunshine in early morning or late evening
    • visibility is poor due to fog, mist or rain

Swimmers should risk assess their swimming location prior to entering the water, for boat traffic, entry and exit locations, availability of life saving appliances, weather and water conditions.
The presence of a safety boat or kayak will always give enhanced safety and security.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2017

MARINE NOTICE, No 060 of 2017

Lough Ree Chart by Captain's Handbook ©; click to arcgis map online "Lough Ree"
Lough Ree Chart by © CHB

MARINE NOTICE, No.60 of 2017

Lanesborough – Ballyleague

Triathlon Event Sat 15 Jul

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swim element of the above event will take place immediately downstream of the Lanesborough – Ballyleague bridge , on the eastern bank, on Sat 15 Jul between 1000 hrs and 1300 hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the navigation and heed any instructions issued by the event marshals.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 July 2017

 

MARINE NOTICE, No 059 of 2017

Carrick on Shannon; © esri; click to "ArcgisMap
Carrick on Shannon; © esri

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Carrick-on-Shannon

Rowing Regatta – Sunday 6 August 2017

Navigation and Mooring Restrictions

  • Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation of navigation and mooring restrictions in Carrick- on- Shannon to facilitate the Rowing Club Regatta on Sunday 6 Aug 2017.
  • Waterways Ireland will monitor access to the floating jetties from Monday 31July.
  • The Regatta will be held on a 400 metres stretch of water immediately south of the town bridge commencing at 08:00hr and finishing at approx. 18.00hr on Sunday 6 Aug 2017.
  • Craft wishing to make a through passage will be facilitated every 2 hrs approximately, during the course of the regatta.
  • Masters should note that ONLY vessels of an overall length of 22ft. / 6.8m or less will be permitted on the floating jetties from Fri 4 to Sun 6 Aug inclusive.
  • This is necessary in the interest of marine safety and to facilitate the laying of the competition course.
  • Vessels berthed from Friday 4th at 16.00hr will be required to remain in place until racing finishes at approx 18.00hr on Sunday 6th. August.
  • No vessels should approach the jetties between 16.00hr Friday and approx 18.00hr Sunday as the entrance to the berths will be closed off and manoeuvring room will be severely restricted due to the proximity of the course.
  • Masters are advised to proceed at slow speed and with due caution and to take note of advice from course marshals when passing through the area.

Waterways Ireland takes this opportunity to thank its customers for their co-operation with these arrangements.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 3 Jul 2017

Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Carrick on Shannon; © CHB
Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Carrick on Shannon; © CHB