MARINE NOTICE 080 of 2014

Killinure Lough; © Bing Map

MARINE NOTICE, No.80 of 2014

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Ree – Athlone

Coosan Point and Killinure Lough

Aquathon Event Wed 2 July

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the swimming element of an aquathon event will take place in the vicinity of Coosan Point moorings in Killenure Lough, between 1900 and 2000 hours on Wed 2 July 2014.

The 750m course is set out just south of the moorings and is marked by three large orange buoys. Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing the course and to note any advice given by safety boat marshals. The organiser may be contacted at Aquathon Race Calender

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

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Jun 2014.

MARINE NOTICE 062 of 2014

Athlone Boat Club; © esri
Athlone Boat Club; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 62 of 2014

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Ree – Killinure Lough

Athlone Boat Club Regatta

Marine Notice No 51 of 2014 refers.

Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are advised that the south eastern mooring at Coosan Pt, Killenure Lough will be out of bounds to all craft from Fri 13th until Mon 16th. Jun to facilitate the laying of the Athlone Boat Club rowing regatta course and the running of the races which will finish in close proximity to this mooring.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 11 Jun 2014

Athlone Boat Club; © wasserrausch; click picture to "enlarge"
Athlone Boat Club; © wasserrausch
Coosan Point on Lough Ree; © Captain's Handbook;click to "enlarge"
Coosan Point on Lough Ree

MARINE NOTICE 052 of 2014

Portrunny; © esri
Portrunny; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No.  52 of 2014

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Ree – Portrunny

Triathlon Event – Swimming Element – Sat 7 Jun 2014

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a triathlon event will take place on Sat 7 Jun in the environs of Portrunny harbour and that the swimming course will be laid out adjacent to the moorings.
The course will be active from 11.30 a.m until 1 p.m
Swimmers on the course they will be accompanied by a safety boat and kayaks .
Masters are requested to give swimmers a wide berth and to navigate at slow speed and with a low wash when passing the area and to heed any instructions or advice given by the event marshals.
Event Controller: Niall Moore 087-9624310 Athlone Triathlon Club.

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

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 27 May 2014

Portrunny Harbour; copyright © by Joe Relihan
Portrunny Harbour; copyright © by Joe Relihan

MARINE NOTICE 017 of 2014

Lough-Ree-Ireland
Lough-Ree-Ireland; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 17 of 2014

Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree

Fish Stock Abundance Survey

Waterways Ireland has been advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that it will conduct a fish stock abundance survey at various locations on Lough Ree commencing on Mon 24th Feb and finishing on Fri 14th. Mar 2014.
This will be a netting survey undertaken by five craft  and nets will be marked by yellow buoys showing the words „Inland Fisheries Ireland Survey“, nets will be reset daily between Mon and Fri of each week.
Masters are requested to keep a good lookout when navigating Lough Ree during this period and to give a wide berth to survey nets if encountered during passage.
Inland Fisheries Ireland contact no. is ++ 353872266735
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Feb 2014

Boating on Lough Ree
Boating on Lough Ree

MARINE NOTICE 010 of 2014

Coosan Point; © esri; click to Esri Map "Killinure- Lough "
Coosan Point; © esri;

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

 Green Starboard Cage Buoy, Coosan-Point; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Green Starboard Cage Buoy, Coosan-Point; ©