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MN77: Shannon Navigation Lough Derg Dragon Boat Racing
Marie Rowlands
Inspectorate
Waterways Ireland
The Docks
Athlone
Co. Westmeath
Phone: +353(0)906494232
Fax: +353(0)906494147
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MARINE NOTICE
No. 77 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
Ballina
Dragon Boat Racing
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a dragon boat racing event will take place in Ballina on Sun 7 July between 1300 hrs and 1800hrs.
Masters are requested to note any advice from safety marshals when passing through this section of the navigation.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation.
Charles Lawn
Inspector of Navigation
26 Jun 2013
Tel: 00 353 (0)90 6494232
Fax : 00 353 (0) 6494147
MN68: Shannon Navigation, Athlone to Portumna Long Distance Sail & MN69: Lough Ree Sunken Vessel
MARINE NOTICE
No. 68 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
ATHLONE to PORTUMNA
SHANNON ONE DESIGN (SOD)
LONG DISTANCE SAIL IN COMPANY
29 TH . and 30 th . June 2013
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels of the above cruise in company. SODs will depart from Athlone lock to Banagher harbour on Sat the 29 th and from Banagher to Portumna bridge on Sun 30 th .
Masters of powerboats are requested to heed their wash when passing vessels under sail and accordingly to observe the navigation rules.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
19 Jun 2013.
Tel: 00 353 (0)90 6494232
MARINE NOTICE
No. 69 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree
Sunken Vessel
Marine Notice No 67 refers.
The vessel has been recovered. Marine Notice No 67 is now withdrawn.
C.Lawn
Inspector of Navigation
19 Jun 2013
Tel: 00 353 (0)90 6494232
Fax : 00 353 (0) 6494147
MN61: Shannon Navigation Athlone Swim
MARINE NOTICE
No 61 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Athlone
Shannon Swim
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that the "Shannon Swim" event will take place in Athlone on Sat 22 nd . June between 1800 hrs and 2000hrs.
The start of the swimming course will be in the vicinity of the Athlone By-Pass (M6) Bridge and will proceed down river to the Athlone Town Bridge.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when in this area of the navigation and to note any advice given by race marshals and safety boat crew when approaching the course.
Waterways Ireland thanks masters for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
13 Jun 2013
Tel: 353 90 6494232
Fax: 353 90 6494147
MN61: Shannon Navigation Limerick Sarsfields Lock
MARINE NOTICE
No. 61 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Limerick
Sarsfield's Lock
Navigation Restriction
Marine Notice No 58 is now withdrawn.
C.Lawn
Inspector of Navigation
14 Jun 2013
Tel: 00 353 (0)90 6494232
Fax : 00 353 (0) 6494147
MN:55 Shannon Navigation Lough Ree Athlone Boat Club Regatta
MARINE NOTICE
No 55 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree - Killinure Lough
Athlone Boat Club Regatta
Mooring Restrictions at Coosan Pt. Lough Ree
Marine Notice No. 45 of 2013 refers.
Masters are advised that the southern half of Coosan Point moorings will closed to berthing vessels from noon on Fri 14 th until 2100 hrs on Sat 15 th Jun.
This restriction is for safety reasons as the rowing course finishing line is adjacent to the moorings and manoeuvring vessels will pose a hazard.
Waterways Ireland thanks masters for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd)
Inspector of Navigation
10 Jun 2013
Tel: 353 90 6494232
Fax: 353 90 6494147
#InlandWaterways - Waterways Ireland is advising masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a triathlon event will take place on Saturday 8 June in the environs of Portrunny Harbour.
The swimming course will be laid out adjacent to the moorings in the harbour, and will be active from 11.30am till 1pm on the day.
Swimmers on the course will be accompanied by a safety boat and kayaks.
Masters are requested to give the 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.
#shannonnavigation – Works to upgrade the floating moorings at Acres Lake, Drumshanbo on the Shannon navigation will commence 16th April 2013.
There is no access permitted to the floating moorings, by land or water, during the upgrade works which are due to be complete by 3rd May 2013.
Waterways Ireland says it apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works and advises that alternative mooring facilities are close by at Drumshanbo Lock.
Notice of Upcoming Restrictions at Sarsfield Lock
#InlandWaterways - Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels and boats on the Shannon Navigation that Sarsfield’s Lock in Limerick will be operated on restricted service from Thursday 28 February to Saturday 9 March 2013.
During this time the lock will only operate from 10am to 12.30pm daily.
Masters and owners are requested to ring the lockkeeper at 087 797 2998 one day prior to making their passage.
Lock Gate Maintenance, 'Head of River' Race on Shannon Navigation
#InlandWaterways - Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners on the Shannon Navigation that work will commence on the lock gates at Tarmonbarry Lock next Monday 14 January.
These works will be on-going for a period of approximately eight weeks until Thursday 14 March 2013. An alternative passage maybe accessed via the Camlin river loop upstream of Tarmonbarry Lock and the Clondra Canal downstream of the lock.
The cross-border body for Ireland's inland waterways also advises that the Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club's Head of River race will take place on Saturday 23 February from 9am till 5pm.
Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and to heed any advice or instructions issued by the regatta officials.
Meanwhile, Waterways Ireland has published a general marine notice reminding masters and owners of their responsibilities when navigating Ireland's rivers, lakes and canals.
The notice includes information on vessel registration, canal permits, public berthing, smart cards for service payments, speed restrictions, water safety and other important details for anyone boating in Ireland North and South.
Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club "Head of River" Race
#SHANNON NAVIGATION – Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club "Head of River" race will take place on Sat 18th Feb 2012 from 09.00 hrs until 17.00hrs. Waterways Ireland has advised Masters of vessels to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing this stretch of the navigation and to heed any advice or instructions issued by the regatta officials.