MARINE NOTICE, No 138 of 2016

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

Victoria Lock Meelick; © esri; click picture to "Arcgis Map"
Victoria Lock Meelick; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 138 of 2016

Shannon Navigation

Temporary Closure of Victoria and Rooskey Locks

Marine Notice No 128 of 2016 refers. Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the intended inspections of Victoria Lock, Meelick and Roosky Lock, will not now take place until after Wed 2 Nov, the locks will remain open in the intervening period.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Oct 2016

Meelick Lock; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Meelick Lock; © CHB
Rooskey Lock "click picture to "enlarge"
Rooskey Lock © Captain’s Handbook
Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Victoria-Lock; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 137 of 2016

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

MARINE NOTICE, No137 of 2016

Erne System

Enniskillen

Temporary Mooring Closure

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the moorings on the Sligo Road (Henry St jetty) and the front finger of the‎ Round „O“ jetty will be closed on Friday 14 Oct to facilitate, the Erne Pike Classic Competition.
These moorings will be fully available again from 0900hrs Saturday 15 Oct.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Waterways Ireland, Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Oct 2016

Enniskillen Henry Street Jetty; "click picture to enlarge"
Enniskillen Henry Street Jetty

MARINE NOTICE, No 136 of 2016

GC-Barrow-line; © esri, click picture to "Esri-Map GC-Barrow-line"
GC-Barrow-line locks 22 and 23; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 136 of 2016

BARROW LINE

CLOSURE and UPDATE

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Barrow Navigation that emergency repairs to Rathvindon lock will begin on 17th October. The navigation will be closed from 0830hrs on 17th for a period of 3 – 4 weeks.

BARROW LINE UPDATE

Replacement of the collapsed culvert between locks 22 and 23 is complete. The banks are being rebuilt and it is expected that the Barrow Line will be open to navigation before the end of October.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 7 October 2016

Glenaree Bridge Lock 22: © Joe Mansfield; click picture to "enlarge"
Glenaree Bridge Lock 22: © Joe Mansfield
Spencer Bridge Lock 23: © Joe Mansfield; click picture to "enlarge"
Spencer Bridge Lock 23: © Joe Mansfield

MARINE NOTICE, No 135 of 2016

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

MARINE NOTICE, No 135 of 2016
Shannon & Shannon-Erne Navigations

Winter Mooring Period 2016-2017

  • Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that the winter mooring period for public harbours on the above navigations will commence on 1 Nov 2016 and end on the 31 Mar 2017.
  • Masters are advised that collection of the associated charge, in arrears, has ceased and they are now requested to pay the winter mooring fee of €63.50 prior to 1 Nov 2016.
  • Masters are furthered reminded that Bye-law 17. Mooring and Use of Harbours i.e the “5 Day Rule”, continues to apply during this period and that masters not wishing to avail of winter mooring should continue to observe the mooring time limits for public harbours.
  • Payment may be made by cheque, bank draft or postal order, made payable to Waterways Ireland, to the office below. Credit/Debit Card payments may be made by contacting Finance Section, Waterways Ireland, Enniskillen, Tel: 048 6632 3004 (from ROI).
  • Masters should also note that fresh water and electricity supply may not be available during this period at public moorings therefore any on-board services which may be depending on this electrical supply should have an alternative source of power.
  • Masters are reminded that if availing of winter mooring that they continue to routinely monitor their vessels especially during periods of adverse weather and also be aware of rising/falling water levels that will require adjustment of mooring lines.
  • Owners please note that vessels berthed in public harbours are at the owners risk at all times and may be directed to other harbours as operational exigencies require.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, 4 Oct 2016

MARINE NOTICE, No 134 of 2016

Lower Lough Erne; © esri; click to ArcGiMap Erne
Lower and Upper Lough Erne; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 134 of 2016

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.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Oct 2016