MARINE NOTICE, No.93 of 2014
Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation
Low Water Levels and Weedgrowth
Cautionary Warning
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation that due to the prolonged dry and warm weather, water levels have fallen in recent weeks and weedgrowth accelerated on the waterways
Masters of vessels, particularly those with deep drafts, are advised to proceed with due caution when navigating the Royal and Grand Canals and Barrow Navigation. Additional time should be factored in to complete longer journeys.
Should any further updates on specific areas be necessary, these will issue as separate notices.
C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 23 July 2014.