Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No.85 of 2015
ROYAL CANAL
6th and 7th Levels, Dublin – Cabra
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Royal Canal atthe 6th and 7th Levels at Cabra is closed for essential emergency repairs until further notice.
Waterways Ireland wishes to apologise to its customers for any inconvenience caused.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 23 Jun 2015.
MARINE NOTICE, No.84 of 2015
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg – Mountshannon
Fisheries Survey
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that Inland Fisheries Ireland will conduct a fisheries survey in the general area of Mountshannon between Cribby and Bushy Islands on today Tues 23 and tomorrow Wed 24 June.
The nets will be marked by large yellow buoys and masters are requested to give these a wide berth.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 23 Jun 2015.
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MARINE NOTICE, No.83 of 2015
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Athlone to Portumna
SHANNON ONE DESIGN (SOD)
Long Distance Sailing Race
Sat 27th. and Sun 28th. June 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the above race. SOD’s will race from Athlone lock to Banagher harbour on Sat the 27th. and from Banagher to Portumna bridge on Sun 28th.
Masters of powerboats are requested to heed their wash when passing vessels under sail and accordingly to observe the navigation rules.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 22 Jun 2015.
MARINE NOTICE, No. 082 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Athlone
Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2015
Navigation Restrictions -Triathlone Triathlon Event
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the timings of the swim elements of the above event when navigation will be temporarily closed from the M6 by-pass bridge to Athlone Lock.
Masters of vessels are requested to keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water at all times, proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this section of the navigation and note any advice from safety boat officials.
Masters should further note that berthing south of the Town Bridge on the East bank will be limited to a small number of vessels to facilitate swimmers as they approach the exit ramp.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2015
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Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation
Extended Mooring Locations
Waterways Ireland wishes to remind masters and owners of vessels that extended mooring locations on the above navigations are solely for the use of those vessels that have an extended mooring permit and should not be otherwise occupied.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2015
