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Boat Passage in/out of Dublin

Grand Canal 2013

For boat passages in or out of Dublin on the Grand Canal Main Line between Locks 1 & 12 this passage should generally be undertaken as a single movement in one day.

A minimum of two working days’ prior notice of intended travel is requested to be given to the Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office, to facilitate the necessary staffing assistance arrangements. To allow time for passage boats will only be permitted entry before 9:00am at either the Lock 1 or Lock 12 depending on direction of travel.  This may be earlier depending on the number of boats making passage.

Please also ensure you have the following before making passage:

Please also ensure you have the following before making passage:

• • adequate fuel on board
  • competent and adequate crew to operate the boat and locks                            (minimum crew of 3)
  • a lock key on board your boat
  • mooring lines of adequate length to handle vessel through a lock                    (approx 15m length)
  • no known mechanical problems with your boat

Boats will not be permitted to travel the system if their pass

age is considered to be unsafe by Waterways Ireland and / or if they do not have the appropriate permit.

Relevant Contact Details for Waterways Ireland, Grand Canal, Dublin:

Waterways Ireland EasternRegional Office	(M-F 9.30am-4.30pm)	01-868-0148
Dock Superintendent,  Ringsend	Mark Clarke	087-2584713
Lock-keeper, Locks C1 to C7, Circular Line	Stephen Brierley	086-3805657
Lock-keeper, Locks 1 – 6, Main Line	Ray Moore	086-8278025
Lock-keeper, Locks 7 – 11, Main Line	John O’Brien	087-2683723
Lock-keeper, Locks 12 – 13, Main Line	Ray Moore	As above

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 15 Mar 2013

MARINE NOTICE 016  of 2013

BOAT PASSAGE IN / OUT OF DUBLIN
ROYAL CANAL 2013

For boat passages in or out of Dublin on the Royal Canal between Spencer Dock & Lock 12 these should generally only be undertaken by pre-arrangement with Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office to facilitate the necessary staffing assistance arrangements..

If intending to pass the Irish Rail Newcomen Lifting Bridge a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice to the Eastern Regional Office for the scheduled dates is required.  There is a restriction on the numbers of boats that can pass for each lift so this will be operated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.  At time of making contact, boaters should have available the length, beam, water and air drafts of their craft.  The schedule dates and further details are given below.

Please also ensure you have the following before making passage:

• • – adequate fuel on board
  • – competent and adequate crew to operate the boat and locks                         (minimum crew of 3)
  • – a lock key on board your boat
  • – mooring lines of adequate length to handle vessel through a lock                (approx 15m length)
  • – no known mechanical problems with your boat

Boats will not be permitted to travel the system if their passage is considered to be unsafe by Waterways Ireland and / or if they do not have the appropriate permit.
Relevant Contact Details for Waterways Ireland, Royal Canal, Dublin:

Waterways Ireland EasternRegional Office	(M-F 9.30am-4.30pm)	01-868-0148
Dock Superintendent,  Ringsend	Mark Clarke	087-2584713
Water Controller Locks 1 –12, Main Line	Des Phillips	087-2485754

Newcomen Lift Dates 2013

	Tuesday Lifts	Weekend Lifts (9am-1pm)
			April	16, 30
May	21	Sun 5
			June	18	Sat 1
July		Sat 20
			August	13
September	17

1. 1. Irish Rail have been requested to facilitate opening on the above dates.
   2. Waterways Ireland requires 2 weeks’ notice from boaters for use of these lifts; should there not be demand for a particular date, Irish Rail will then be notified by WI that this lift is cancelled
   3. A maximum number of boats passing will be implemented to keep to the times given above for the planned lifts (8 no. for the Tues lifts, and 16 no. for the weekend lifts)
   4. he schedule will be kept under review and if additional dates are required these can be requested from Irish Rail.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 12 Mar 2013