Notices to Mariners
Temporary Closure of Carrickfergus Harbour Slipway - Monday 25 August 2025
Notice no.18 of 2025
Issue Date: 18 August 2025
Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Harbour Slipway will be closed from 10am until 5pm on Monday 25 August 2025 to facilitate an event.
There will be no vehicular access permitted to the slipway during this time other than in the event of an emergency.
Alternative slipways can be found at:
- Fisherman’s Quay
- Whitehead
- Ballylumford Harbour
- Tweeds Port / Carnfunnock
- Ballygally
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
This Notice to Mariners will be self-cancelling upon the slipway re-opening at 5pm on Monday 25 August 2025.
Restriction of Vessel Movements Glenarm Marina
Notice no.17 of 2025
Issue Date: 8 August 2025
Mariners are advised that all vessel movements will be restricted at Glenarm Marina during the following dates / times:
Friday 15 August 2025 - 12noon - 8pm
Saturday 16 August 2025 - 8am - 8pm
Sunday 17 August 2025 - 8am - 8pm
During these periods no vessel is permitted to move within the Marina without prior permission from the Harbour Master / Assistant Harbour Master or a Safety Boat.
Any vessel which needs to move in an emergency must contact the Harbour Master / Assistant Harbour Master or a Safety Boat on VHF Channel 80 and await further instructions.
Glenarm Marina will also be closed to visiting vessels for the duration of the event.
These restrictions are to ensure the safety of those taking part in the 2025 All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships in Glenarm Bay.
Glenarm Marina Closed to Visitors Between 13 and 17 August 2025
Notice no.16 of 2025
Issue Date: 8 August 2025
Mariners are advised that Glenarm Marina is closed to visiting vessels between 4pm Wednesday 13 August 2025 and 8pm Sunday 17 August 2025.
This closure is to ensure the safety of those taking part in the 2025 All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships.
Carrickfergus Harbour Starboard Navigation Light Operational
Notice no.15 of 2025
Issue Date: 1 August 2025
Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Harbour Starboard Navigation Light is once again operational.
Notice to Mariners No.13 of 2025 is hereby revoked.
Fireworks Display in Vicinity of Carnlough Harbour Exclusion Zone in Effect (Saturday 2 August 2025)
Notice no.14 of 2025
Issue Date: 31 July 2025
Mariners are advised that there will be an Exclusion Zone in effect at Carnlough Harbour on Saturday 2 August 2025 for safety purposes during a fireworks display in the vicinity. The Zone comes into effect at 9.30pm and will be lifted at 11pm upon completion of the display.
No vessels are permitted to enter the Zone between these times other than those already moored within Carnlough Harbour.
No one is permitted to be on their boat during the display and Stewards will be stationed around the Harbour complex to prevent accidental ingress into the Zone by pedestrians.