Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 14 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Middle Ground Rocks – Scarriff Bay
Red Conical Buoy Replaced
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that Marine Notice No 12 of 2014 is now withdrawn and that the northernmost red conical buoy marking the Middle Ground Rocks in Scarriff Bay has been replaced in position.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 20 Feb 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No. 13 of 2014
Erne Navigation
Enniskillen – Portora
Head of River Rowing Race Sat 1st. Mar 2014
Masters and owners are advised that the Portora Boat Club “Head of River” race will take place on Sat 1st Mar 2014 from 09.00 hrs until 17.00hrs, the course will stretch from Inishkeen downstream to finish at the Portora Boat House, Enniskillen.
Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and to heed any advice or instructions issued by the regatta officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Feb 2014
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MARINE NOTICE, No 12 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Middle Ground Rocks – Scarriff Bay
Red Conical Buoy Adrift
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that a report has been received that the northernmost red conical buoy marking the Middle Ground Rocks in Scarriff Bay is adrift and last sighted in the vicinity of the Red Cage Buoy „B“ at Hare Island.
Masters are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with due caution when in this section of the navigation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 17 Feb 2014
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MARINE NOTICE, No 11 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Portumna Bridge – Hayes Island
Vessel Adrift
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that a report has been received that a vessel has broken its moorings at Hayes Island, Portumna Bridge and is presently drifting in the navigation.
Masters are advised to keep a lookout for this craft and navigate with due caution when in this section of the navigation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 14 Feb 2014
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Lough Derg, Portumna Bridge – Hayes Island
Waterways Ireland möchte Schiffseigner und Kapitäne darauf hinweisen, dass ein Schiff in Hayes Island, Portumna Bridge, seine Verankerung gelöst hat und derzeit in der Fahrrinne treibt.
Kapitänen wird empfohlen, nach diesem Schiff Ausschau zu halten und in diesem Abschnitt der Fahrrinne mit der gebotenen Vorsicht zu navigieren.
MARINE NOTICE, No 10 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree (South)
Coosan Point
Green Starboard Cage Buoy Off Station
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise owners and masters that the Green Starboard Cage Buoy located between Coosan Pt and Hare Island has been blown off station and is presently situated 50m to 60m off the eastern shore of Killinure Pt.
Masters are advised to navigate with due caution when in this area and refer to the Shannon Navigation Guide when on passage.
Weather conditions and high water levels will dictate when this buoy will be recovered and replaced in its position. A further marine notice will be issued to advise.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation,14 Feb 2014
