MARINE NOTICE 031 of 2014

Grand Canal at Lock 6 Ballyfermot,
GCl at Lock 6 Ballyfermot

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 129 of 2013

Ballinamore Lock 6, © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Ballinamore Lock 6"
Ballinamore Lock 6, © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 129 of 2013

SHANNON –ERNE WATERWAY

LOCK 6 BALLINAMORE CLOSURE

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters of vessels and users of the waterways that the Shannon – Erne Waterway will be closed to navigation at Lock 6 Ballinamore from 14th November 2013 until early April 2014 to facilitate the necessary repairs to lock gates.  A section of the canal bank walkway adjacent to Lock 6 Ballinamore will also be closed for the durations of the works.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 7th November 2013

Ballinamore-Jetties; down the Lock 6; © Captain’s Handbook; click picfture to "enlarge"
Ballinamore-Jetties