Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 46 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Meelick Lock
Temporary Closure on Mon 11 May 0930 hrs to 1430hrs
Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Networks that a power outage will take place at Meelick Lock on Mon 11 May between 0930 hrs and 1430hrs. The lock will remain closed during this period
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 8 May2015
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MARINE NOTICE, No 35 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Ardnacrusha
ESB Investigation Works
Waterways Ireland has been advised by ESB Ardnacrusha that they intend carrying out investigation works on the Ardnacrusha Headrace Bridge at Blackwater Bridge and the tailrace bridge at Parteen Bridge from Tues 5th until Fri 22nd May. There will be a pontoon at each bridge to provide access. Masters are requested to proceed with due caution.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 29 Apr 2015
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MARINE NOTICE, No 25 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lough Derg
Monitoring Buoy Moorings
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that mooring ground tackle with yellow inflatable buoys attached will be laid in the positions indicated on the attached map commencing to-day Thurs 2 Apr and finishing on Fri 10 Apr.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 2 Apr 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 20 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Killaloe/Ballina to Portumna
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that motor vessel „Dolphin“ will be engaged in survey work on this section of the navigation from Thurs 26 Mar until Fri 12 Jun 2015 during the hours of daylight.
The vessel has a blue hull, white wheel house and an orange roof, its call sign is EI-PV-3.
A listening watch will be kept on Marine VHF Ch 16.
The vessel will be required to keep a set course during its work. Other craft coming upon the vessel are requested therefore to give it a wide berth as necessary.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 24 Mar 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 6 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
North Shannon – Battlebridge
Fallen Tree
Waterways Ireland has been informed that a tree has fallen into the navigation approximately 500m to 600m south of Battlebridge lock on the eastern bank and is presently blocking about half of the width of the navigation.
Masters are requested to approach this section of navigation with due caution.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 19 Feb 2015
