Schlagwort: All Navigations

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MARINE NOTICE, No 048 of 2015

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MARINE NOTICE, No 48 of 2015

All Navigations

Fire Fighting

Following a recent fire onboard a vessel in Grand Canal Basin, Dublin, Waterways Ireland reminds masters and owners of vessels to be conversant with the fire fighting requirements of the various navigation bye-laws for their particular vessels.
Attention should be given to the provision of in-date fire extinguishers and also the need for gas installations to be correctly installed and regularly maintained.
Both the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) United Kingdom and the Maritime Safety Directorate, Dublin provides further guidance on these matters for recreational craft.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/e762fd-marine-notices/

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 May 2015

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MARINE NOTICE 088 of 2014

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MARINE NOTICE, No. 88 of 2014

(Re-issued 14 Oct 2014)

All Navigations

Low Water Levels

Advisory Information

The extended period of dry weather has meant that water levels in the navigations are presently lower than normal for this time of year.
Masters and users are advised of the following:

Navigation
Where water levels fall below normal summer levels masters should be aware that their vessels may be at risk of grounding, particularly deep drafted vessels.
To reduce this risk masters should navigate where possible on or near the centreline of the channel and also avoid short cutting in dog-legged channels and navigating too close to navigation markers.
Proceeding at a slow speed will also reduce “squat” effect i.e. where the vessel tends to sit lower in the water as a consequence of higher speed.
Slipways
Low water levels will also impact on slipways with reduced slipway length available under the water surface and the possibility of launching trailers dropping off the end of the concrete apron onto the river /lake bed and causing damage to trailer, outboard motor or boat. More slipway surface will also be susceptible to weed growth requiring care while engaged in launching boats.
Bank Erosion
Very dry riverbanks are more susceptible to erosion from vessel wash. Please ensure you adhere to the speed limits and maintain a reduced wash.
Lock Share.
Where appropriate by maximising on the number of vessels in a lock the total volume of water moving downstream is decreased. This also reduces the volume of water used. Please be patient and wait for other boaters to share the lock with you rather than using locks for single passages.
Efficient Lock Use.
Make sure lock cycles are used for vessels travelling each way. Each lock cycle should take boats both up and down stream. Shut all sluice gates and paddles when leaving a lock.
Service Blocks
You are requested not to leave taps running at watering points or service blocks in the interest of water conservation.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 July 2014

Bank Erosion, Very dry riverbanks SEW; click picture to "enlage"
Bank Erosion, Very dry riverbanks SEW
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MARINE NOTICE 069 of 2014

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MARINE NOTICE, No.69 of 2014

All Navigations

Danger to Swimmers

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters, owners and all other users of the navigations that it is prohibited to swim in the vicinity of harbours, quays, jetties and within 200m of locks, weirs, bridges and other navigation infrastructure because of the dangers associated with vessels manoeuvring. Also, a fast current is to be expected adjacent to locks, weirs and bridges which will pose a danger to swimmers.

Masters should keep a sharp look-out for swimmers in the water especially on the approaches to harbours and to manoeuvre their vessel accordingly.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 Jun 2014

Schwimmen am Jetty im Shannon; © wasserrausch; click picture to "enlarge"
Schwimmen am Jetty im Shannon

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MARINE NOTICE 045 of 2014

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MARINE NOTICE, No 45 of 2014

All Navigations

Rowing Craft, Danger from Vessel Wash

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the inherent dangers posed by the wash of larger vessels on craft such as rowing craft and small open boats.
The very low freeboard, particularly of rowing craft, makes them susceptible to being swamped and capsized by a large wash.
Masters should be on the look-out for such vessel when navigating and reduce their vessel’s wash well in advance of passing these craft and be mindful of any requests from safety boats accompanying rowers.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 May 2014

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MARINE NOTICE 020 of 2014

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MARINE NOTICE, No 20 of 2014

All Navigations

Floating Jetties
High Water Levels

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that access ramps to floating jetties will be removed or lifted as necessary, as water levels rise, to prevent structural damage to the jetties.
Access to the jetties will be restricted while these conditions pertain.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 Feb 2014

High Water Levels, Corraquill Lock
High Water Level, Corraquill Lock