Waterways Ireland from a personal view of a hire boater
Shannon-Erne Waterway
Underwater Inspection of Weirs
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that underwater inspection of weirs shall commence Tuesday 19th March and will be completed on Wednesday 3rd April.
Masters approaching weirs should be prepared to stop short and await instructions from the dive safety officer before proceeding.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 12 March 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION &
Shannon –Erne Waterway
Public Harbours
End of Winter Mooring Period
Masters and owners are advised that the winter mooring period ends on Sun 31 Mar 2013 thereafter Navigation Bye-law No. 17(3) applies i.e. vessels should not berth in the same harbour for longer than the statutory period of 5 consecutive days nor more than a total of 7 days in any one month.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 4 Mar 2013
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Barrow Navigation
Bagenalstown and Borris Locks
Essential Maintenance
Marine Notices No 120 and 132 of 2012 refer.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the above locks will remain closed until 3 May 2013
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 4 Mar 2013
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GRAND CANAL
TULLAMORE
Restricted Navigation
Marine Notice No 136 of 2012 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the closure of the Grand Canal from the Kilbeggan Bridge to Coxes Bridge has been extended from 4th March until 15th March 2013.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J. Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 27 Feb 2013
Portora Lock
Essential Maintenance
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that The Rivers Agency are undertaking essential lock gate maintenance at Portora lock. There is expected to be some disruption to traffic over the period of maintenance. Masters are requested to follow instructions given by the onsite safety boat.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 25th February 2013