Kategorie: Marine Notizen

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MARINE NOTICE, No 061 of 2017

Map Inland Waterways Ireland;© Waterways Ireland
Inland Waterway; © WI

Open Water Swimming –

Risk Assessment and Precautions

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all participants engaged in open water swimming training of the inherent dangers attached to this activity in locations where there is boating traffic.
A swimmer in the water wearing high visibility head gear will always remain a very small target to see to the master of a powered craft particularly if:

    • the water surface is choppy
    • there is strong glare reflected from the water surface
    • there is difficulty in sighting due to slanting sunshine in early morning or late evening
    • visibility is poor due to fog, mist or rain

Swimmers should risk assess their swimming location prior to entering the water, for boat traffic, entry and exit locations, availability of life saving appliances, weather and water conditions.
The presence of a safety boat or kayak will always give enhanced safety and security.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2017

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MARINE NOTICE, No 060 of 2017

Lough Ree Chart by Captain's Handbook ©; click to arcgis map online "Lough Ree"
Lough Ree Chart by © CHB

MARINE NOTICE, No.60 of 2017

Lanesborough – Ballyleague

Triathlon Event Sat 15 Jul

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the swim element of the above event will take place immediately downstream of the Lanesborough – Ballyleague bridge , on the eastern bank, on Sat 15 Jul between 1000 hrs and 1300 hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the navigation and heed any instructions issued by the event marshals.

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

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 July 2017

 

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MARINE NOTICE, No 059 of 2017

Carrick on Shannon; © esri; click to "ArcgisMap
Carrick on Shannon; © esri

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Carrick-on-Shannon

Rowing Regatta – Sunday 6 August 2017

Navigation and Mooring Restrictions

  • 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 6 Aug 2017.
  • Waterways Ireland will monitor access to the floating jetties from Monday 31July.
  • 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 6 Aug 2017.
  • 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 4 to Sun 6 Aug inclusive.
  • This is necessary in the interest of marine safety and to facilitate the laying of the competition course.
  • Vessels berthed from Friday 4th at 16.00hr will be required to remain in place until racing finishes at approx 18.00hr on Sunday 6th. 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, 3 Jul 2017

Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Carrick on Shannon; © CHB
Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Carrick on Shannon; © CHB

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MARINE NOTICE, No 058 of 2017

Enniskillen-Henry Street; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Enniskillen"
Enniskillen-Henry Street; © esri

MARINE NOTICE No. 58 of 2017

Erne System

Enniskillen

Enniskillen Blueway Activity Hub

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Enniskillen Blueway Activity Hub is operational from 1st July until 30th September from the Waterways Ireland Headquarters Jetty.
Masters of powered craft are requested to be extra cautious in this area as there will be increased activity of smaller boats such as canoes and kayaks.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Jun 2017

Blueway Activity Hub © WI
Blueway Activity Hub © WI
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MARINE NOTICE, No 057 of 2017

Athlone Boat Club; © esri; click picture to esri maps "M6 Bypass-Athlone Boat Club"
M6 Bypass-Athlone Boat Club; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 57 of 2017

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Athlone

TriAthlone Event – Sat 8 Jul

Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are advised that the TriAthlone Triathlon event will take place on Sat 8 Jul from 1600hrs until 1930hrs. Navigation will be closed during this time.
The event area will be from the motorway bridge to the town bridge.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash on approach to the area and are further requested to note any advice given by event marshals in the interest of marine safety.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 27 Jun 2017

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