Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 32 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree (South), Coosan Point
Green Starboard Cage Buoy Off Station
Marine Notice No 10 of 2014 refers. This notice is now withdrawn as the buoy has been reestablished.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 24 Mar 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 31 of 2014
GRAND CANAL MAIN LINE
RESTRICTED NAVIGATION AT LOCK 6 BALLYFERMOT
Due to an obstruction in the Grand Canal at Lock 6 Ballyfermot, navigation is restricted and boat passage may not be possible. As per MN 23 of 2014 masters should contact the Eastern Regional Office to make arrangements for passage in or out of Dublin, but note that this is currently affected by the above restriction.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused to its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (RTD), Inspector of Navigation, 20 March 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No.30 of 2014
Royal Canal
Mosstown – 41st. Level
Temporary Closure due to Repair Works
Marine Notice No 130 of 2013 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Royal Canal West of Mosstown Harbour will remain closed until Friday 4th April in order to complete necessary repairs to a collapsed culvert.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter and regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Mar 2014.
MARINE NOTICE, No.29 of 2014
Grand Canal
Sallins
Restricted Navigation
Marine Notice No 5 of 2014 refers.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that navigation will be reopened at Sallins from Fri 14 Mar on a restricted basis due to the ongoing construction work, which is expected to last until June.
A restricted channel has been allocated for boat passage, however, 24 hours prior notice is required to ensure that workboats and construction equipment are clear of the channel. Masters should contact the local Lockkeeper 00 353 (0) 872895611 to notify request for passage (9.30-17.00 except Wednesdays).
Masters are requested to note any instructions issued by ENCO staff, the works contractor, in relation to the movement of vessels through the works area.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Mar 2014.
MARINE NOTICE, No 28 of 2014
Grand Canal
Tullamore, Daingean to Cappincur
Navigation Restrictions, Sat 15th March 2014
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Master and User of the Grand Canal that Offaly Rowing Club will be holding a Series of Time Trials on Saturday 15th March from 09.00 Hrs. until 16:00 Hrs. approx.
The Rowing Time Trials will be held between Daingean and Ballycommon and between Lock 23 and Lock 24 on the Grand Canal at Cappincur, Tullamore.
Navigation will be restricted during the Period of the Trials.
Master of Vessels should heed Stewards Instructions.
Waterways Ireland thanks all Boaters in advance for their Cooperation on the Day.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 March 2014