Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No.3 of 2016
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Jamestown Canal
Open
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Jamestown Canal is now open. Marine Notice No 151 of 2015 is withdrawn.
Charles J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Jan 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No.2 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree
Yellow Danger Mark for Defence Forces Firing Range
North of Cribby Island – Off Station
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that this mark has been reported as being off station and is presently in the vicinity of Warren Point on the western side of Lough Ree.
Charles J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Jan 2016
MARINE NOTICE, No. 001 of 2016
All Navigations
General Caution
Marine Notice 155 of 2016 refers. Waterways Ireland continues to advise caution while extensive flooding continues across all navigations. See below advice issued by ESB networks in relation to available clearance under overhead or sunken electricity cables.
„WARNING TO THE PUBLIC AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WHEN ACCESSSING FLOODED AREAS IN BOATS AND FLOTATION DEVICES
ELECTRICITY NETWORK CLEARANCE MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE FLOODWATER LEVEL
ESB Networks is warning members of the public and emergency services to be vigilant when moving around flooded areas in boats and other flotation vehicles.
The electricity network is designed to have ample clearance for access and egress during normal conditions. However, when areas are flooded, this clearance level may be affected.
The electricity network is live and should not be approached. Electricity wires are dangerous even at close proximity and where clearance is compromised, you should not pass under them.
If you see any sagging electricity wires or wires submerged in water, please do not steer your boat over these. Do not use oars or anything else to lift or move electricity wires. Please report any poor clearance issues immediately to ESB Network at 1850 372 999.
ESB Networks is currently assessing the electricity network in flooded areas to assess damage and identify safety issues“.
Charles J. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jan 2016
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Die Pegel steigen zur Zeit nicht weiter.
Am 13. Dezember war der Wasserstand in Banagher mit 4, 24m auf seinem Höchststand. Danach entspannte sich die Lage und die Wasserstände sind für kurze Zeit nicht weiter angestiegen. Nach den ergiebigen Regenfälle der letzten Tage stieg der Shannon kontinuierlich vor und nach den Feiertagen an.
Hier die aktuellen Pegelstände von heute 03.01.2016 21:00 Uhr.
Heute morgen war der Pegel mit 4,43 m in Banagher auf einem neuen Höchststand, höher als bei der Flut im Jahr 2009.
Im Anhang sind einige Fotos von der Lage in Banagher, die mir Barbara von Silverline freundlicherweise zur Verfügung gestellt hat.
Wir hoffen weiter für unsere Freunde in Irland, das in den kommenden Tagen keine weiteren dauerhaften Regenfälle sich einstellen werden und sich die Hochwasserlage dadurch entspannen wird.
