MARINE NOTICE No 109 of 2019
ALL NAVIGATIONS
DANGERS AT HARBOURS, JETTIES AND MOORINGS DURING STORMY WEATHER
1. Waterways Ireland advises all Masters and owners of Vessels berthed in
public harbours, jetties and moorings to take additional precautions if
visiting their vessels during the stormy weather and heavy rainfall that is
forecast for later this week.
2. Strong winds are a hazard when walking on floating pontoons and when
manoeuvring vessels. Heavy rainfall can result in slippery conditions along
waterways.
3. Waterways Ireland advises that full personal protective equipment should
be worn if it is deemed necessary to visit a vessel during stormy weather.
4. Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this
matter.
P Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
Waterways Ireland
01 October 2019