Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 133 of 2014
Erne System
Enniskillen
Electric Shore Power at Round O
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise its customers that the metered electric power supply at the Round O moorings in Enniskillen will be turned off over the winter months.
The shore power supply will be discontinued from 14th November 2014 until Easter 2015.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 31 Oct 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 131 of 2014
Erne System
Enniskillen
Restricted Navigation through Portora Lock Gates
| Waterways Ireland has been notified of the following: |
„Rivers Agency wish to advise masters and owners of vessels that due to essential repair works the up-stream lock gates at Portora Barrage will be out of commission for approximately one week beginning Tuesday 21/10/14.
Navigation through the lock gates will continue during these works but unfortunately will be restricted to vessels of 26 feet or less in length.
Rivers Agency would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Lough Erne Warden’s Office on 028 6632 2836 or alternatively Rivers Agency on 028 6638 8529″.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Oct 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 110 of 2014
Erne System
Belleek and Enniskillen
Heritage Boat Rally
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Heritage Boat Association (HBA) Rally will participate in the Belleek Festival from Fri 22nd. to Sun 24th. Aug, mooring will be limited at the slipway, marina and pump-out berths.
Further, the HBA Rally will be in Enniskillen from Fri 29th to Sun 31st. Aug. The Regal Pass jetty will be reserved to accommodate the fleet from Friday morning until Sun evening.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Aug 2014
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MARINE NOTICE, No 91 of 2014
SHANNON ERNE WATERWAY &
ERNE SYSTEM
Ballinamore to Belleek
| Heritage Boat Association 2014 Rally |
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the Heritage Boat Association Rally will take place from Fri 1st. Aug until Sun 31st. Aug 2014.
The rally will transit from Ballinamore on the Shannon Erne Waterway to the Erne System during this period visiting Belturbet, Carrybridge, Lough Erne Yacht Club, Belleek and returning to Enniskillen.
Masters should be aware the rally will bring extra vessels to the various moorings that they visit and that there may be some congestion associated with its passage.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 23 Jul 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 59 of 2010
ERNE SYSTEM
ENNISKILLEN
CASTLE ISLAND AREA
Waterway Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Erne System that the channel east of Castle Island has been marked by large red buoys to facilitate water based events from Mon 2 Jun until Fri 1 Aug 2014. Vessels will still be able to navigate safely through.
On specific occasions during this time period, the area will be completely shut off by the addition of inflatable booms and strings of small yellow buoys.
Through traffic, during these times, can by-pass the area by using the channel West of Castle Island and are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when doing so.
Masters should note any advice or instructions given by event organisers when in this section of the navigation.
Public jetties in the vicinity will remain accessible throughout though some minor restrictions may be in place as and when required.
Further information may be had by contacting the Lough Erne Warden on 00 44 28 66323004.
C J Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 Jun 2014
