MARINE NOTICE 120 of 2015

Camlin River; © esri; click picture to "esri Map Camlin River"
Camlin River; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 120 of 2015

Shannon Navigation & Royal Canal

Camlin River, Clondra and Richmond Harbour

Waterways Ireland Irish Autism Action

Waterbased Events Sat 12 Sep

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above events will take place on Sat 12 Sep from 1000hrs until 1300hrs and will include the presence of kayaks and canoes both on the Camlin Blueway and in Richmond Harbour.
Masters are requested to give priority at floating moorings to the launching and recovery of canoes and be aware of novice users taking part in the event.
Where masters meet canoes on the Blueway they are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Sep 2015

Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to enlarge.
Richmond Harbour; © Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE 119 of 2015

Ardnacrusha; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Limerick to Ardnacrusha"
Ardnacrusha; © esri;

MARINE NOTICE, No. 119 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Ardnacrusha Head Race

ESB Networks Cable Erection

Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Networks that it has commenced erecting cables across the Ardnacrusha headrace canal between Blackwater Bridge and Ardnacrusha Power Station.
Masters are advised to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when navigating in this area.
Works are scheduled to last up until 18th Sep inclusive and will be underway during the weekend also.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Sep 2015

Ardnacrusha Lock, Limerick
Ardnacrusha Lock, Limerick

MARINE NOTICE 118 of 2015

Grand Canal Ringsend; © esri; click picture to "esri-map"
Grand Canal Ringsend; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 118 of 2015

Grand Canal Dock – Ringsend

Charity Raft Race – Sep 19th 2015

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that there will be a charity raft race in Grand Canal Dock on 19th. September 2015.
Racing will be on the North Side of the outer dock. Masters and owners of vessels operating in Grand Canal Dock should refrain from entering the event area and comply with guidance instructions from race officials.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this restriction and thanks its customers for their cooperation.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 7 Sep 2015

MARINE NOTICE 117 of 2015

Portumna, Castle Harbour; © esri; click to Arcgis Map " Portumna, Castle Harbour"
Portumna, Castle; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 117 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Portumna, Castle Harbour

Refurbishment Works

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that refurbishment work on Portumna Castle Harbour will commence on Monday 21st September and continue until mid- February 2016. The harbour will be closed to boating traffic for the duration of the works. Masters/owners presently berthed in this harbour are requested to move their vessels to alternative moorings by Fri 18th Sep.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 7 Sep 2015

Portumna Harbour Einfahrt
Portumna Harbour Einfahrt

MARINE NOTICE 116 of 2015

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

MARINE NOTICE, No. 116 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Athlone, Athlone Lock

Lock Gate Fault

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the upstream gate, on the eastern side, at Athlone Lock is not fully operational and as a result passage is restricted to one gate width only until further notice.
Masters are requested to approach the upstream gates at slow speed and with minimum wash and to follow directions issued by the lockkeeper.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused by this restriction and thanks its customers for their cooperation.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 5 Sep 2015

Athlone-Lock; click to enlarge
Athlone-Lock