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MARINE NOTICE, No 135 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Carrick on Shannon
Removal of Vessel Wreckage from River Bed
at Waterways Ireland Jetties (Eastern End)
Waterways Ireland wish to advise Masters and owners of vessels that the wreck of the cruiser sunk at the public jetties in Carrick on Shannon has now been removed from the river bed and the river.
The previously closed off jetty finger is now accessible for moorings.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 13 December 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 134 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Removal of Vessels from Terryglass
(Inner Harbour)
Masters and owners of vessels moored in the Inner Harbour in Terryglass are requested to remove their vessels from the Inner Harbour by 30 December 2017 to facilitate essential maintenance and repairs due to commence in January 2018 continuing until March 2018.
Works will include:-
1. Removal of Rotten Timber edging to existing inner harbour quay wall.
2. Removal of weed and repairs to concrete paving stone work.
Vessels not moved by 30 December will be removed by contractors/County Council Staff.
Waterways Ireland and Tipperary County Council thank their customers for their assistance and cooperation in this matter.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 04 December 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 133 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Removal of Objects from the River Shannon
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that consequent to a recent Health and Safety Audit a number of unsafe jetties, ancillary walkways, practices and services have been identified in the vicinity of the Railway Bridge on the West Bank of the River Shannon, (Watergate, Accommodation Road (R446)), on Waterways Ireland property.
As a result of the Health and Safety Audit it has been decided to remove all un-safely moored vessels, dangerous access platforms, walkways, electrical cables and any other fittings deemed to be unsafe.
Works will commence as operationally convenient after 20 December 2017. Removed items may be stored at owner’s expense in accordance with Shannon Navigation Bye-Laws.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 01 December 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 132 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Lough Allen Canal Closure
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Lough Allen canal between Battlebridge and Drumhauver bridge will be closed from today, 1 December 2017, until further notice due to ongoing maintenance works.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience to customers.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 01 December 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No. 131 of 2017
Shannon–Erne Waterway
Navigation Closure and RE-OPENING
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and owners of vessels that as a result of a tragic incident at Lock 16 the Shannon Erne Waterway closure will extend through the coming weekend.
Shannon-Erne Waterway will re-open for navigation at 09:00hrs on Monday 4th December 2017.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 29 November 2017