MARINE NOTICE, No 080 of 2015

Lough Derg; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Lough Derg"
Lough Derg Rally; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 080 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Lough Derg

Dromaan, Terryglass, Meelick, Shannonbridge, Athlone

IWAI Lough Derg Rally 40

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Lough Derg Rally 40 will take place from Sat 11 to Sat 18 Jul 2015 and intends to visit the following harbours on these dates:

  • Saturday 11th Dromaan
  • Sunday 12th Dromaan
  • Monday 13th Terryglass
  • Tuesday 14th Terryglass
  • Wednesday 15th Anchor out
  • Thursday 16th Shannon Bridge
  • Friday 17th Athlone
  • Saturday 18th Athlone

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 15 Jun 2015

Hafeneinfahrt Dromaan; © wasserrausch; click to enlarge"
Hafeneinfahrt Dromaan; © wasserrausch
Winter Solstice in Terryglass; Kopie mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Wasserrausch.de; click to Wasserrausch
Winter Solstice in Terryglass
Derg Rally 40 Anchor out; © Captain’s Handbook;click picture to "enlarge"
Derg Rally 40 Anchor out; © CHB
Meelick Weir und Quay; © Captain’s Handbook
Meelick Weir und Quay; © CHB
Shannonbridge; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Shannonbridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Town Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge"
Athlone Town Bridge

MARINE NOTICE, No 079 of 2015

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

MARINE NOTICE, No. 079 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Athlone

Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2015, Triathlone Triathlon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the preliminary timings of the swim elements of the above event when navigation restrictions will be in place from the M6 by-pass bridge to Athlone Lock:

  • Sat 4 July 17hrs to 2030hrs
  • Sun 5 July 1130hrs to 1500hrs

A further Marne Notice will issue with definitive timings nearer the date. Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water , proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2015

Athlone By Pass Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone By Pass Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Town Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge"
Athlone Town Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook; click to "enlarge",
Athlone Lock;© Captain’s Handbook

MARINE NOTICE, No 077 of 2015

Shannon Harbour; ;© esri; click to Shannon Harbour
Shannon Harbour; ;© esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 077 of 2015

Shannon Navigation and Grand Canal

Shannon Harbour to Banagher

Sun 12 July 2015, Fin Swim

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the 2015 Shannonside Sub Aqua Fin Swim takes places from Shannon Harbour, Grand Canal to Banagher slipway on Sun 12 July commencing at 1330hrs and finishing at 1630hrs.

Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water , proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2015

Banagher Marinas
Banagher Marinas
Junction of the Shannon and the Grand Canal
Junction of the Shannon and the Grand Canal

MARINE NOTICE, No 076 of 2015

Lanesborough-Ireland Lough Ree; © esri; click picture to "Lanesborough-Ireland-Lough Ree"
Lanesborough-Lough Ree; © esri

Shannon Navigation

Lanesborough-Ballyleague

Mon 15 and Tues 16 June 2015

 

Underwater Bridge Inspection

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that an underwater inspection of the Lanesborough – Ballyleague bridge will take place on Mon 15 and Tues 16 Jun between 1200hrs and 1400hrs daily. A temporary closure of the navigation will be in force at these times.
International Code Flag „Alpha“ will be placed upstream and downstream of the bridge, and buoys will be placed across the span both upstream and downstream also. A dive tender will be in attendance and on the lookout for approaching vessels. In the event of an approaching vessel not appearing to slow down or take avoiding action, a horn will be sounded and a member of the safety team will approach the boat to give warning.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2015

Lanesborough Ballyleague Bridge; © Captain’s Handbook
Lanesborough Bridge downstream; ©CHB
Lanesborough Powerstation;© CHB

MARINE NOTICE, No 075 of 2015

Shannon-Tarmonbarry; © esri; click picture to "esri Map Shannon-Tarmonbarry-Lock  & Bridge"
Shannon-Tarmonbarry; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 075 of 2015

Shannon Navigation

Tarmonbarry

Sat 13 and Sun 14 June 2015 Kidathon and Triathlon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the waiting jetty south of Tarmonbarry Lock and the lock itself will be unavailable on Sat 13 Jun from 1800hrs until 1900hrs to facilitate the above events.
Further the swim element of the above event will take place immediately downstream of the lock on Sun 14 June from 1030hrs until 1100hrs.The lock will be closed during this period.
Also the N5 road lifting bridge will be unavailable to boat traffic between 1040hrs and 1240hrs. Masters may wish to consider the Camlin river as a alternative route.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the river from downstream and be prepared to anchor and also heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2015

Tarmonbarry-2015 aktuell; © Captain’s Handbook
Tarmonbarry-2015 aktuell; © CHB
Tarmonbarry Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook
Tarmonbarry Bridge;© Captain’s Handbook