MARINE NOTICE 16/2013
BOAT PASSAGE IN / OUT OF DUBLIN
ROYAL CANAL 2013
For boat passages in or out of Dublin on the Royal Canal between Spencer Dock & Lock 12
these should generally only be undertaken by pre-arrangement with Waterways Ireland
Eastern Regional Office to facilitate the necessary staffing assistance arrangements..
If intending to pass the Irish Rail Newcomen Lifting Bridge a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice to
the Eastern Regional Office for the scheduled dates is required. There is a restriction on the
numbers of boats that can pass for each lift so this will be operated on a ‘first come first
served’ basis. At time of making contact, boaters should have available the length, beam,
water and air drafts of their craft. The schedule dates and further details are given below.
Please also ensure you have the following before making passage:
- adequate fuel on board
- competent and adequate crew to operate the boat and locks (minimum crew of 3)
- a lock key on board your boat
- mooring lines of adequate length to handle vessel through a lock (approx 15m length)
- no known mechanical problems with your boat
Boats will not be permitted to travel the system if their passage is considered to be unsafe by
Waterways Ireland and / or if they do not have the appropriate permit.
Relevant Contact Details for Waterways Ireland, Royal Canal, Dublin:
Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office (M-F 9.30am-4.30pm) 01-868-0148
Dock Superintendent, Spencer Dock Mark Clarke 087-2584713
Water Controller, Locks 1 - 12 Des Phillips 087-2485754
Newcomen Lift Dates 2013
Tuesday Lifts
Weekend Lifts
(11am-1pm)
(9am-1pm)
April
16, 30
May
21
June
18
Sun 5
Sat 1
July
Sat 20
August
September
13
17
1. Irish Rail have been requested to facilitate opening on the above dates.
2. Waterways Ireland requires 2 weeks’ notice from boaters for use of these lifts; should there
not be demand for a particular date, Irish Rail will then be notified by WI that this lift is
cancelled
3. A maximum number of boats passing will be implemented to keep to the times given
above for the planned lifts (8 no. for the Tues lifts, and 16 no. for the weekend lifts)
4. The schedule will be kept under review and if additional dates are required these can be
requested from Irish Rail.
C.J.Lawn
Lt Cdr (rtd))
Inspector of Navigation
12 Mar 2013
Tel: 353 90 6494232
Fax: 353 90 6494147