Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
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It has been replaced by a temporary Red Can Buoy – see below: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
MARINE NOTICE, No.118 of 2017
Erne System
Enniskillen Fireworks
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and Users of the Erne Navigation System that a fireworks display will take place at Castle Island, Enniskillen on:
Tuesday 31st October 2017 between 20:00hrs and 20:30hrs.
Boat Masters should also be aware of an event called Light Up the Lough which will take place prior to the Fireworks display on Halloween night Tuesday 31st Oct at 18:30hrs. The event is a flotilla of lit up vessels from Erne Paddlers, Row the Erne and Erne Boat Hire Ltd. The boats will be dressed in lights and will circle around Castle Island from 18:30hrs to 19.30hrs. Passing vessels must keep wash to a minimum and stay clear of this activity.
Masters of vessels are advised that there will be no mooring permitted at Waterways Ireland Head Office moorings nor at the Henry Street Public Jetties on the day of the event in the interest of public safety.
Navigation in the vicinity of Castle Island is also prohibited for the duration of the event. Alternative moorings are available at the Forum and Regal Pass jetties with easy access to event vantage points.
Instructions from safety vessels must be adhered to at all times.
Further information may be had from the Lough Erne Manager/Warden at Waterways Ireland Head Office @ 00 44 48 66322836.
Shane Anderson, Assistant Inspector of Navigation, 25 Oct 2017
