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; ©

MARINE NOTICE 131 of 2013

Cribby Islands Lough Ree; © esri; click to Esri Map Lough Ree
Cribby Islands Lough Ree; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 131 of 2013

Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree

Green Buoy Adrift

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that a green coloured buoy marking the Defence Forces firing range situated immediately north of Cribby Islands on Lough Ree has broken its mooring and drifted north in the direction of  Warren Point where it is reported aground.
Masters are requested to keep a good look-out when in this part of the navigation in case the buoy continues to drift further.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr(rtd), Inspector of Navigation,The Docks, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, 24 Dec 2013

MARINE NOTICE 117 and 118 of 2013

Lough-Ree-Ireland; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Lough-Ree-Ireland"
Lough-Ree-Ireland; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 118 of 2013

SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree

Vessels Safety
Marine Notice No 113 of 2013 refers.

Owners and masters are reminded that due to the continuing period of dry weather and lowering water levels on Lough Ree craft should be visited more frequently to tend to mooring lines.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 11 Oct  2013

 
Sallins-Co. Kildare; © esri
Sallins-Co. Kildare; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 117 of 2013

Grand Canal
Sallins, Co.Kildare

Temporary Closure
PUBLIC MOORINGS

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the public moorings immediately east and west of Sallins bridge have been closed temporarily to facilitate refurbishment works and will re-open in mid –March 2014.This area is now deemed a construction site and all users should take note of warning signs associated with these works.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation with this project and regrets any inconvenience caused.

Charles Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd),Inspector of Navigation, 10 Oct 2013