Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 138 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Limerick – Sarsfield’s Lock
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the lock will not be operational from tomorrow Sat 15th Nov until 09.00 hrs on Tues 18th Nov.
Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience that this may cause its customers.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, Athlone, 14 Nov 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 137 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Tarmonbarry Area
New Aids to Navigation Established
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that two new Aids to Navigation have been established in the Tarmonbarry area as follows:
See attached navigation guide extract for information.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, Athlone, 14 Nov 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 135 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Clonmacnoise
Access Ramp
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the access ramp to the Clonmacnoise floating mooring has been removed for the winter period.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Nov 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No 134 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Harbours and Lock Lead-in Jetties
Rising Water Levels
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners to take due care with rising water levels as lead-in jetties to locks become submerged and are untenable as moorings.
Also, the mooring lines of vessels berthed in harbours for the winter period should be tended to frequently in the rising water conditions to avoid damage to the vessel or mooring infrastructure.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 10 Nov 2014
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Shannon Navigation
Victoria ( Meelick) and Roosky Locks
Intended closure for refurbishment works in 2015/2016
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of its intention to replace lock gates at both Victoria (Meelick) and Roosky Locks on the Shannon Navigation during the autumn /winter period of 2015/2016.
This will require the closure of these locks over this period. Further information will be advised to customers in due course.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 21 Oct 2014
