Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
GRAND CANAL
TULLAMORE
Restricted Navigation
Marine Notice No 136 of 2012 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the closure of the Grand Canal from the Kilbeggan Bridge to Coxes Bridge has been extended from 4th March until 15th March 2013.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J. Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 27 Feb 2013
Portora Lock
Essential Maintenance
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that The Rivers Agency are undertaking essential lock gate maintenance at Portora lock. There is expected to be some disruption to traffic over the period of maintenance. Masters are requested to follow instructions given by the onsite safety boat.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 25th February 2013
Shannon-Erne Waterway
UNDERWATER INSPECTION OF LOCK CHAMBERS AND WEIRS
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels that the above operation is presently underway and will be completed on Fri1 Mar.
Masters approaching locks should be prepared to stop short and await instructions from the dive safety officer before proceeding.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 20 Feb 2013
Shannon Navigation
Limerick
Sarsfield’s Lock
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels and boats that Sarsfield’s Lock will be operated on restricted service from Thurs 28th Feb to Sat 9th Mar 2013. During this time the lock will operate from 10am to 12.30pm daily.
Masters and owners are requested to ring the lockkeeper on 353 (0)87 7972998 one day prior to making their passage.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 15 Feb 2013
Erne System and
Shannon-Erne Waterway
Major Emergency Exercise
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters of vessels and the public that the Emergency Services will conduct major water based exercise centred on Upper Lough Erne and the Shannon –Erne Waterway on Sat 16 Feb 2013. The timings and locations for the exercises are as follows:
Upper Lough Erne:
from 1000hrs until 2200hrs.
Event Rescue Areas:
Geaglum, Derryadd, Kilmore, Corradillar and Naan Island
Shannon Erne Waterway:
at 1400 hrs and at 1800hrs.
Event Area: Ballyconnell
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 7 Feb 2013
