Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 154 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Victoria Lock, Meelick
Marine Notice No 121 advising that it may be necessary for operational reasons to lower the minimum water level Victoria Lock, Meelick is now withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 Nov 2016
MARINE NOTICE, 153 of 2016
Royal Canal,
McLoughlins Bridge,
Bridge Works Adjacent to 17th Lock
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that work to McLouglins Bridge, 17th Lock, will be undertaken from now until January 2017 for repair and upgrade of the bridge. Scaffolding will be erected over the channel, and passage will not be possible until works are completed, this section of the navigation will remain closed.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this closure may cause its users and thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 17 Nov 2016
MARINE NOTICE, 152 of 2016
Shannon Erne Waterway
Ballyconnell Lock 2
Slalom Course active
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the whitewater slalom course at Lock 2, Ballyconnell, will be active from 0900hrs until 1600hrs tomorrow Sat 19 and Sun 20 Nov.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in the vicinity of canoes which can be easily capsized because of their low freeboard.
Masters are requested to note the directions of safety craft marshalling the event in the interest of marine safety.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 17 Nov 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 151 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Carrick-on-Shannon
Head of the Shannon Time Trial Rowing Race
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the above event will take place on Sat 3 Dec, from 1000hrs until 1600hrs, over the course outlined below. The course will be active throughout the day.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in the vicinity of rowing craft which can be easily capsized because of their low freeboard.
Masters are requested to note the directions of safety craft marshalling the event in the interest of marine safety.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 14 Nov 2016
MARINE NOTICE, 150 of 2016
Grand Canal
Lock 18
Intended Closure for Repair and Upgrade
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the 18th Lock of the Grand Canal will be closed to navigation from next Wednesday 16th November 2016 until January 2017. The lock area will be dewatered for repair and upgrade works during this period.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11Nov 2016