Monat: September 2017

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MARINE NOTICE, No 099 of 2017

Shannon Navigation & Shannon Erne Waterway;© IBRA & ECBA; click to "enlarge"
;© IBRA & ECBA

MARINE NOTICE, No 99 of 2017

ALL NAVIGATIONS

WI Website – On line Customer Services

Waterways Ireland is pleased to announce improvement to our online customer services which will be incorporated into the Waterways Ireland website over the coming weeks.

The improvements provide additional online payment portals for services such as permit application, dry dock reservation and over winter mooring fees.

Waterways Ireland encourages customers to book online as manual applications will be phased out.

Online reservation of the dry docks is the first enhancement and is now live at:

Click to Dray Docks Booking Website WI

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.

Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 29 Sept 2017

Shannon Harbour
Shannon Harbour
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MARINE NOTICE, No 098 of 2017

Shannonbridge; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Shannonbridge"
Shannonbridge; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 98 of 2017

Shannon Navigation

High Water Levels

Restricted Access Shannon Bridge Jetties

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that due to high water levels at the jetty at Shannon Bridge access is restricted.

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.

Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 29 September 2017

Shannonbridge-High Water Levels; © B.J. Goggin; click to "enlarge"
Shannonbridge-High Water Levels; © B.J. Goggin

 

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MARINE NOTICE, No 097 of 2017

Erne-System; © esri; click to "to Belleek Map "
Erne-System; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 97 of 2017

Erne System

Reducing Water Levels

Waterways Ireland has been advised by Rivers Agency that from 1st October, in keeping with water level management protocols, users of the Erne System can expect reducing water levels throughout the navigation as water levels on Lower Lough Erne are lowered, weather permitting, to a minimum of 149 feet (Above Poolbeg Ordnance Datum), in anticipation of increased precipitation during Autumn & Winter.
If water levels do fall masters should be aware of:

    • Navigation
      To reduce the risk of grounding masters should navigate on or near the centreline of the channel, avoid short cutting in dog-legged channels and navigating too close to navigation markers.
    • Mooring of Vessels
      Masters should be aware that water levels may change rapidly and that mooring lines will require adjustment therefore these should be checked regularly.

Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 25 September 2017

Portorra Lock, Lower Lough Erne
Portorra Lock, Lower Lough Erne
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MARINE NOTICE, No 096 of 2017

Kesh River; © esri; click picture to esri map "River Kesh Lower Lough Erne"
Kesh River & Town; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 96 of 2017

LOUGH ERNE

Kesh River Dredging

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Waterways Ireland will be carrying out dredging works at the mouth of the Kesh River on Lower Lough Erne.
The navigation will remain open but boat users should travel the area with caution as dredging equipment will be in the vicinity.
The works are planned to take place between the 18th and the 29th of September 2017. The marina at Belleek will remain closed from Monday the 11th of September 2017 until mid November due to ongoing construction works required for the replacement of the jetties. (Marine Notice 92/2017 refers).
Waterways Ireland apologies to their customers for any inconvenience caused.

Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 14 Sept 2017

Moorings Kesh; © Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge"
Moorings Kesh; © CHB
Einfahrt River Kesh;© Captain’s Handbook
Einfahrt River Kesh;© CHB
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MARINE NOTICE, No 095 of 2017

Royal Canal Maynooth Towpath; click to esri map
Royal Canal Maynooth Towpath © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 95 of 2017

Royal Canal

Towpath Closures at Maynooth & Kilcock

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that further upgrading works will take place over the coming months to the Royal Canal towpaths in the Maynooth & Kilcock areas, as part of the National Cycle Network upgrades.
The canal towpaths will be closed to the public between Maynooth Harbour and Chambers Bridge Kilcock, and from Spin Bridge Kilcock to Ferns Lock, over much of the period from September to December 2017.
Works will continue until end 2017, and signage at individual entrance locations on site will confirm relevant closure dates for those points.

Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks its customers for their cooperation in the matter.

Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 14 September 2017

Towpath bank RC at Maynooth;© Copyright Roger Butler CCL
Towpath bank RC at Maynooth;© Copyright Roger Butler CCL
Maynooth Harbour; © AJ Vosse
Maynooth Harbour; © AJ Vosse