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MARINE NOTICE NO 29 of 2007
Marine Notice No. 29 of 2007
NOTICE TO ALL YACHTSMEN, SMALL BOAT OPERATERS AND SEAFARERS.
SMALL CRAFT OPERATING AT ENTRANCES TO PORTS
The Department of Transport would like to advise that all small boats (sailing, rowing or power driven) are strictly required to keep out of the fairway channel at the entrance to the country’s ports.
This requirement is essential so that close quarters situations do not arise.
All small craft, when obliged to operate in fairway area, should do so with extreme caution, following the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea 1972 as amended, local bye-laws and local notice to mariners.
If possible avoid busy shipping fairways and routes, especially in reduced visibility. Cross them at right angles, as quickly as possible after checking that it is safe to do so.
Keep a good lookout at all times especially astern of you.
Allow plenty of time to make an alteration of course or speed in the vicinity of large vessels.
Large vessels, vessels with deep draught and vessels in ballast cannot easily avoid small craft in a narrow channel. When slowing down or stopping the manoeuvrability of these vessels is adversely affected. It is up to the small craft to keep clear.
Further information can be found in the Code of Practice for: “The safe Operation of Recreational Craft “ published by the Department of Transport.
Director General,
Maritime Safety Directorate,
Department of Transport,
Leeson Lane,
Dublin 2.
06/09/2007
For any technical assistance in relation to this Marine Notice please contact
The Marine Survey Office, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2 +353 1 678 3400
For information in relation to technical specification/type approval of radio equipment contact the Radio Surveyors +353 1 678 2363/2364/2365/2367.
For general enquiries please contact the Maritime Safety Division at +353-1-678 3418
Any enquiries concerning Marine Notices should be addressed to:
Maritime Safety Directorate, Department of Transport, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2
Email: marinenotices@transport.ie
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