Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
GRAND CANAL
33-34 Level Re-Open
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Grand Canal between locks 33 and 34 is now re-open to navigation and Marine Notice 110 of 2017 is hereby revoked.
Waterways Ireland thanks their customers for their understanding in this matter.
Shane Anderson, Lt Cdr (rtd), Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 10 Nov. 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No. 122 of 2017
ROYAL CANAL
Lock 17 – Fern’s Lock
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Lock 17 Royal Canal (Fern’s Lock) will be closed to navigation until further notice, due to lock gate replacement works that have now commenced.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience this may cause its customers.
Shane Anderson, Lt Cdr (rtd), Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 10. Nov. 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 121 of 2017
Erne System
Reduced Water Levels
Waterways Ireland would like to remind navigation users of the annual drawdown of water levels onthe
In particular navigation users are asked to be especially aware of the reduced levels on the Kesh River. Before travelling on the Kesh River take heed of the water depth gauges to determine if there is sufficient draft for your vessel.
If water levels do fall masters should be aware of:
Navigation
To reduce the risk of grounding masters should navigate on or near the centreline of the channel, avoid short cutting in dog-legged channels and navigating too close to navigation markers.
Mooring of Vessels
Masters should be aware that water levels may change rapidly and that mooring lines will require adjustment; therefore these should be checked regularly.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 10 November 2017.
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MARINE NOTICE, No.120 of 2017
Erne System
Bunbridge Jetty Re-Open
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that essential maintenance works at Bunbridge Jetty on Upper Lough Erne are now complete and the jetty is now fully operation and Marine Notice 115 of 2017 is hereby revoked.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 26 Oct 2017
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MARINE NOTICE, No 119 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree
Out of Position Navigation Buoy Wood Shoal
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Cage Buoy No. 535 on the approach to Blackbrink Bay (North West of No. 6 Red Cage Buoy) has drifted off position and is currently South of Colum Point in shallow water.
It has been replaced by a temporary Red Can Buoy – see below:
It is most likely that this will remain in place for the winter months.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience to customers.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 25 October 2017
