Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE No. 72 of 2013
Shannnon Navigation
Lough Ree (South)
Hexagon Shoal Buoy – Reported Out of Position
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that this buoy has been reported out of position and may have moved closer to the shoal itself.
Masters area requested to navigate with caution and give the buoy a wide berth.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 21 June 2013.
MARINE NOTICE. No. 71 of 2013
Royal Canal
Kilcock Canal Festival
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Kilcock Canal Festival will take place over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June.
Events taking place may impede through traffic for short periods. Masters should plan accordingly and are requested to note advice and directions of event marshals.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation .
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 21 June 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No 70 of 2011
ERNE SYSTEM
Public Moorings and Slipway Closures for G8 Summit
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise users of the Erne System that all navigation and mooring restrictions at public jetties associated with the G8 Summit are now lifted and all facilities have now re-opened.
Marine Notices Nos. 27, 56 and 60 are withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2013.
MARINE NOTICE No. 69 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree
Sunken Vessel
Marine Notice No 67 refers.
The vessel has been recovered.Marine Notice No 67 is now withdrawn.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2013.
MARINE NOTICE; 68 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
ATHLONE to PORTUMNA
SHANNON ONE DESIGN (SOD)
LONG DISTANCE SAIL IN COMPANY
29th. and 30th. June 2013
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the above cruise in company. SOD’s will depart from Athlone lock to Banagher harbour on Sat the 29th and from Banagher to Portumna bridge on Sun 30th.
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, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 19 Jun 2013.
