Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 62 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
Benjamin Rocks
Red Navigation Mark Reported Missing
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the RED buoy marking the eastern end of the Benjamin Rocks, North East of Williamstown Harbour, has been reported missing.
Masters should keep a sharp look-out and navigate with due caution in this area.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 2 Jun 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 61 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Albert Lock
Essential Repairs
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that essential repairs will be undertaken at Albert Lock tomorrow which will cause some minor delays.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 2 Jun 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 60 of 2016
All Navigations
Dangers on Swimming in the Navigation
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise the public on the dangers of swimming and diving in and around navigation infrastructure such as bridges, locks, weirs, pontoons and harbour jetties.
The possibility of a swimmer being struck by a vessel, its propeller or being run over is ever present while powered craft are manoeuvring at such locations. Swimming is therefore prohibited at these locations.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 31 May 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 59 of 2016
Grand Canal
20th Lock Ticknevin
County Kildare
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the 20th Lock at Ticknevin on the Grand Canal will be closed to navigation outside lock-keepers normal working hours until further notice.
The relevant lock keepers normal working hours are:
| 16th March to 31st May | 9:30am to 6:00pm |
| 1st June to 26th September | 9:30am to 7:00pm |
| 27th September to 31st October | 9:30am to 5:00pm |
| 1st November to 15th March | 9:30am to 2:00pm |
If passage through the lock is required outside the above hours please contact the lock keeper at 087 2456531 during normal working hours to ascertain if passage can be facilitated.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 31 May 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No 58 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree – Killinure Lough
Athlone Boat Club Regatta
Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are advised that the Athlone Boat Club rowing regatta will take place on Sat 18th June from 0800 hrs until 1900 hrs, on Killinure Lough.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this area to avoid any upset to rowing craft which have only a small amount of freeboard.
Masters are further requested to note any advice given by race marshals when approaching the course.
Laying and removal of the course will take place between 9th and 18th Jun.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 31 May 2015
