Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above event will take place on Fri 29th Jul 2016 from Drumshanbo Lock commencing at 1100hrs
A large fleet of Heritage Boats will assemble at Drumshanbo Lock at 1000hrs for the formal launch of the Waterways Ireland Heritage Plan. Thereafter the fleet will proceed southwards towards Leitrim Village to arrive by 1500hrs.
Masters should proceed at slow speed when approaching this stretch of waterway during the event and note any directions issued by the organisers and safety marshals controlling the event.
Masters are advised that delays along the Lough Allen Canal from Battlebridge will be experienced during the event.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, The Docks, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, 21 Jul 2016
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks has requested that the following information, issued by their Head of Health, Safety and Environment be brought to the attention of recreational boaters.
„Northern Ireland Electricity Networks wants to encourage sailors to be aware of their surroundings and to look up and look out for overhead power lines and equipment while sailing, particularly when sailing on rivers, canals and other areas away from open water, where they could potentially come close to overhead lines. We would appreciate your help to distribute this message.
Every year sailors can inadvertently put themselves in danger by sailing too close to the overhead electricity network. Sailors can suffer electric shocks, burns or even fatal injuries and NIE Networks is encouraging everyone who may be sailing on waterways which are in proximity to overhead power lines to do so with caution.
Many sailboats have masts of 9m (30ft) or more and, as most of these masts are made of aluminium, they are an excellent conductor of electricity. If an aluminium mast or rigging come into contact with or too close to power lines, it could result in a fatality.
NIE Networks advises all boat owners to take some simple precautions to stay safe.
Plan your route carefully when transporting your boat to or from where it is being launched, making sure you have adequate clearance under overhead power lines. When you are stepping the mast or erecting long aerials, be sure to do so in an area totally clear of overhead power lines.
Once out on the water, if you are sailing on inland waterways or near islands or headlands, you should still look for overhead lines as they do cross over waterways. You must ensure that your mast or aerial has proper clearance from any power lines.
Always check your charts when underway to ensure you are aware of the location of overhead power lines.
When anchoring on inland waterways or islands, look out for warning signs on banks for submerged cables. Don’t anchor boats over submerged cables.
For more information please visit nienetworks.co.uk or contact NIE Networks on 03457 643 643 and ask for Tom McAnally or Hal Steel“
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Jul 2016
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation of navigation and mooring restrictions in Carrick- on- Shannon to facilitate the Rowing Club Regatta on Sunday 31 Jul 2016.
Waterways Ireland will monitor access to the floating jetties from Monday 25 July.
The Regatta will be held on a 400 metres stretch of water immediately south of the town bridge commencing at 08:00hr and finishing at approx. 18.00hr on Sunday 31 Jul 2016.
Craft wishing to make a through passage will be facilitated every 2 hrs approximately, during the course of the regatta.
Masters should note that ONLY vessels of an overall length of 22ft. / 6.8m or less will be permitted on the floating jetties from Fri 29 to Sun31 Jul inclusive.
This is necessary in the interest of marine safety and to facilitate the laying of the competition course.
Vessels berthed from Friday 29th at 16.00hr will be required to remain in place until racing finishes at approx 18.00hr on Sunday 3 August.
No vessels should approach the jetties between 16.00hr Friday and approx 18.00hr Sunday as the entrance to the berths will be closed off and manoeuvring room will be severely restricted due to the proximity of the course.
Masters are advised to proceed at slow speed and with due caution and to take note of advice from course marshals when passing through the area.
Waterways Ireland takes this opportunity to thank its customers for their co-operation with these arrangements.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Jul 2016
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users that due to unforeseen emergency works being required, Carnroe Lock has been closed.
It is anticipated that repair works should be completed within two weeks.
Further updates will issue
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause it customers.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jul 2016
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