MARINE NOTICE, No 133 of 2017

Athlone Lock © esri; click picture to esri maps "Athlone Lock © esri"
Athlone Lock and Bridges; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 133 of 2017

Shannon Navigation

Removal of Objects from the River Shannon

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that consequent to a recent Health and Safety Audit a number of unsafe jetties, ancillary walkways, practices and services have been identified in the vicinity of the Railway Bridge on the West Bank of the River Shannon, (Watergate, Accommodation Road (R446)), on Waterways Ireland property.

As a result of the Health and Safety Audit it has been decided to remove all un-safely moored vessels, dangerous access platforms, walkways, electrical cables and any other fittings deemed to be unsafe.

Works will commence as operationally convenient after 20 December 2017. Removed items may be stored at owner’s expense in accordance with Shannon Navigation Bye-Laws.

Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 01 December 2017

Athlone White Railway Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Athlone White Railway Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Weir and Lock; © Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Weir and Lock; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 132 of 2017

Lough Allen, © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Lough Allen, Acres Lake Drumshanbo and Battlebridge"
Lough Allen Canal, © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 132 of 2017

Shannon Navigation

Lough Allen Canal Closure

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Lough Allen canal between Battlebridge and Drumhauver bridge will be closed from today, 1 December 2017, until further notice due to ongoing maintenance works.

Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience to customers.

Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 01 December 2017

Drumhauver Bridge
Drumhauver Bridge
Battlebridge Lock