Monat: August 2017

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MARINE NOTICE, No 083 of 2017

SEW Lock 2 Ballyconnell; © esri click to SEW Lock 2 Ballyconnell-Map esri"
SEW Lock 2 Ballyconnell

MARINE NOTICE, No 83 of 2017

Shannon Erne Waterway

High Water Levels

Lock Closures and General Hazards

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the following Shannon-Erne Waterway Locks are inoperable due to high water levels following recent heavy rainfall:

  • – Locks 2 – 5 and Locks 7 – 16

Masters should be aware of the following non-exhaustive list of hazards related to the current high water levels:

  • – Reduced air-draft at bridges
  • – Increased flow rates
  • – Difficulties discerning the navigation channel
  • – Submerged obstacles including navigation markers
  • – Submerged jetties

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

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 24 Aug 2017

SEW Castlefore-Lock-NO.8; click to "enlarge"
SEW Castlefore-Lock-No. 8

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MARINE NOTICE, No 082 of 2017

Lough Allen Canal Map © esri; click picture to Lough Allen ArcGis Map
Lough Allen, © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 82 of 2017

Shannon Navigation

Lough Allen Canal

Electricity Supply Interruptions

Waterways Ireland has been advised by the ESB that there may be electricity supply interruptions on:

Wed 23 Aug between 1000hrs and 1600hrs at the following locations:

  • Battle bridge Lockhouse Battlebridge Co. Leitrim
  • Drumleague Lift Bridge Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim
  • Battlebridge Pumphouse Lough Allen CA Battlebridge Co. Leitrim
  • Battlebridge Lock Battlebridge Co. Leitrim

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 22 Aug 2017

Acres Lake Lough Allen; click picture to "enlarge"
Acres Lake Lough Allen © wasserrausch
Drumshanbo Lock; © wasserrausch
Drumshanbo Lock; © wasserrausch
Battlebridge Lock; © wasserrausch; click picture to "enlage"
Battlebridge Lock; © wasserrausch

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MARINE NOTICE, No 081 of 2017

Barro-River © esri click picture to "Barrow Bridges and Locks"
Barrow River © esri

BARROW NAVIGATION

Jetty Maintenance

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Barrow Navigation that, from Monday 28th August 2017 a Programme of Upgrading 15 Jetties from Clogrennan Lock to St.Mullins Lock will commence. Works Duration is estimated at 6 Weeks.
It will be necessary to close off each of these Jetties on a Rolling Basis For a Period of 2-3 Days to allow the Works to take Place.
Boat Owners should use extreme Caution when approaching Jetties under Renovation.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience that may arise.

Charles Lawn, Lt. Cdr. RNS, Inspector of Navigation, 17 August 2017

Clogrennan Lock
Clogrennan Lock
Borris Lock
Borris Lock
Clashganna Lock
Clashganna Lock
St.Mullins Lock
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MARINE NOTICE, No 080 of 2017

Enniskillen-Henry Street; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Enniskillen"
Enniskillen-Henry Street; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 80 of 2017

Erne System

Enniskillen

Castle Island RNLI Charity Swim

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a charity swim will take place on:

Sun 13th Aug in the vicinity of Castle Island, Enniskillen during the period 1200hrs to 1600hrs. Masters of vessels are requested to note the advice and directions of swim marshals when in this area of the navigation and proceed with minimum wash.

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

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Aug 2017

Enniskillen Castle Island;© Captain’s Handbook
Enniskillen Castle Island;© Captain’s Handbook
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MARINE NOTICE, No 079 of 2017

Clondara Lock Camlin; © esri; clicl picture to ArcGismap Shannon Clondara Lock
Clondara Lock Camlin; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 79 of 2017

Shannon Navigation & Royal Canal

Clondara and Richmond Harbour

Snorkel Rally.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Clondara Snorkel Rally will take place on Sat 19th. Aug 2017 from 1400hrs to1500hrs between Clondara Bridge and Richmond Harbour.

Navigation will be restricted during this time while there are snorkelers in the water.

Masters are requested to note safety advice from event marshals and to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching the area.

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

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Aug 2017

Clondra Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Clondra Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Click to County Longford Scuba Divers Fun-Fin-Swim-2017
© Photo: Michelle Ghee County Longford Scuba Divers Fun-Fin-Swim-2017
Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook
Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook