MARINE NOTICE 58, 57, 56, 55, 54, 53 and 52 of 2013

Sarsfield's Lock and Arthur's Quay; © esri; click to" esri-map Limerick-Town and Arthur's Quay"
Sarsfield’s Lock and Arthur’s Quay; © esri

 MARINE NOTICE No. 58 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Limerick

Sarsfield’s Lock

Navigation Restriction
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that Sarsfield’s lock is presently closed and will remain closed until Fri 14th Jun to facilitate the clean up of an oil spillage. Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 12 June  2013

 

 MARINE NOTICE No. 57 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION

Aids to Navigation South of Athlone and North of Clonmacnoise

Marine Notices Nos 48, 50 and 54 refer.
These aids to navigation have been attended to and the marine notices are now withdrawn.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 12 June  2013

 
Lower&Upper Lough Erne; © esri; click to ArcGiMap Erne
Lough Erne Golf Resort; ©

MARINE NOTICE No. 56 of 2013
Erne System Jetty & Slipway

Closures for G8 2013  13th-19th June

Marine Notice No 27 of 2013 refers

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all users of the Erne System of the following:
The Waterways Ireland public slipways at Camagh Bay and Rossclare will be closed from Thursday 13th June to Wednesday 19th June.

14th-19th June
Waterways Ireland Headquarters jetty will be closed
from Friday 14th June to Wednesday 19th June.

16th-19th June
The Waterways Ireland public jetties located within
the area covered by the PSNI G8 Marine Plan will be closed for the duration of the Marine Plan i.e. mid-day Sunday 16th June to midnight Tuesday 18th June:
• Camagh Bay
• Carrickreagh
• Devenish East
• Devenish West
• Hay Island
• Lough Erne Resort
• Rossclare
• Trory

In addition the Killyhevlin Hotel jetty will be closed from Sunday 16th June to Tuesday 18th June.
Further Information on Navigation on the Erne System visit www.waterwaysireland.org or contact the:

Lough Erne Warden on +44 (0)28 6632 2836.
For more information on the G8 Summit and the PSNI G8 Marine Plan visit www.g8ni2013.com/faqs and www.facebook.com/PSNI.G8

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 12 June  2013

 
Killinure- Lough; © esri; click to Esri Map "Killinure- Lough "on Lough Ree"
Killinure- Lough; © esri

MARINE NOTICE No 55 of 2013

SHANNON  NAVIGATION

Lough Ree – Killinure Lough

Athlone Boat Club Regatta

Mooring Restrictions at Coosan  Pt. Lough Ree Marine Notice No. 45 of 2013 refers.

Masters are advised that the southern half of Coosan Point moorings will closed to berthing vessels from noon on Fri 14th until 2100 hrs on Sat 15th Jun. This restriction is for safety reasons as the rowing course finishing line is adjacent to the moorings and manoeuvring vessels will pose a hazard.
Waterways Ireland thanks masters for their co-operation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 10 June  2013

 
Navigation Marker North of Clonmacnoise; © esri
Navigation Marker Clonmacnoise; © esri

MARINE NOTICE No. 54 of 2013

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Clonmacnoise

Navigation Marker Leaning

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the third red porthand navigation mark north of Clonmacnoise is reported leaning over at an acute angle and may be difficult to see.
Masters are requested to navigate with due care in this stretch of the navigation.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 5 June  2013

 

 MARINE NOTICE No. 53 of 2013

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Athlone to Clonmacnoise

Three Counties Pile

Navigation Marker Missing

Marine Notice No 51 of 2013 refers.
This Marine Notice  is now withdrawn.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 5 June  2013

 
Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River; © esri; click picture to "esri Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River"
Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River; © esri

MARINE NOTICENo 52 of 2013

Barrow Navigation

Bagenalstown Locks

Marine Notice No 47 of 2013 refers.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that Bagenalstown Lock is now open for navigation.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 6 June  2013

Bagenalstown Lock
Bagenalstown Lock

MARINE NOTICE 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 of 2013

 Killinure Lough Regatta,
Killinure Lough Regatta

MARINE NOTICE No 45 of 2013
SHANNON  NAVIGATION
Lough Ree – Killinure Lough

Athlone Boat Club Regatta

Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are advised that the Athlone Boat Club rowing regatta will take place on Sat 15th June from 0800 hrs until 1900 hrs, on Killinure Lough. Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this area to avoid any upset to rowing craft which have only a small amount of freeboard. Masters are further requested to note any advice given by race marshals when approaching the course.
Laying and removal of the course will take place between 9th and 18 Jun.
Waterways Ireland thanks masters for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2013

 
Athy River Barrow; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Athy on River Barrow"
Athy on River Barrow; © esri

MARINE NOTICE No.46 of 2013
BARROW  NAVIGATION
ATHY

Sat 1 Jun 2013 Waterways Ireland TriAthy Triathlon Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swimming element of the above event will take place in Athy on Sat 1 June from 07.30hrs until13.00hrs and from16.00hrs until 20.00hrs.
Masters are requested to 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, Lt Cdr (rtd) Inspector of Navigation, 28 May 2013

 
Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River; © esri; click picture to "esri Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River"
Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River; © esri;

MARINE NOTICE No 47 of 2013
Barrow Navigation
Bagenalstown and Borris Locks

Essential Maintenance
Marine Notice No 36 of 2013 refers.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the above locks will remain closed until 6th June 2013.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 29 May 2013

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

MARINE NOTICE No. 48 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Athlone

Navigation Marker Missing

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a green starboardhand navigation mark is reported missing just south of Athlone Lock, on the eastern side of the navigation opposite the old Athlone Canal entrance.
Masters should proceed with caution when navigating this section of the river.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 29 May 2013

 
Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River; © esri; click picture to "esri Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River"
Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River; © esri;
Bagenalstown Lock; Barrow River; © esri

MARINE NOTICE No 49 of 2013
Barrow Navigation
Bagenalstown and Borris Locks

Essential Maintenance

Marine Notice No 47 of 2013 refers.

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that Boris lock remains open.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 30 May 2013.

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

MARINE NOTICE No. 50 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Athlone

Navigation Marker Missing– Temporary Marks

Marine Notice No 48 refers:

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a green starboardhand navigation mark is reported missing just south of Athlone Lock, on the eastern side of the navigation opposite the old Athlone Canal entrance.
Two temporary marks, consisting of green floats, have been placed in position.
Masters navigating north of Wren Island and the entrance to the Old Canal should proceed with caution and stay towards the centreline of the channel.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 30 May 2013