Notices to Mariners

Carrickfergus Marina Directional Navigation Light Non-Operational

Notice no.03 of 2026
Issue Date: 16 January 2026

Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Marina Directional Navigation Light is presently non-operational.

All vessels should exercise caution if entering or exiting the Marina during the hours of darkness or if visibility is poor.

AtoN	Category	Characteristic	AtoN Type	Sub-Type	Position (Lat)	Position (Long)
Carrickfergus Marina (Directional)	2	Oc WRG 3s	Beacon (Lighted)	Directional Light	54°42.583'N	005°48.776'W

A further Notice to Mariners will be issued when the beacon is relighted.

Diving Operations at Carrickfergus Inner Harbour Thursday 15 January 2026 and Friday 16 January 2026

Notice no.02 of 2026

Issue Date: 14 January 2026

Mariners are advised that divers will be carrying out sub-surface surveys of Carrickfergus Inner Harbour infrastructure from 9am – 5pm on Thursday 15 January 2026 and Friday 16 January 2026.

The dive support / safety boat “LANDBERG” will be in attendance and Flag ‘Alpha’ will be displayed at all times during operations.

Mariners must follow the instructions of the dive support vessel noting that on hearing 5 short blasts from their foghorn all vessels must immediately cease movement and await clearance to resume. 

This Notice to Mariners will be self-cancelling upon completion of the works.

Support Vessel Callsign: LANDBERG

VHF Channel(s): 80 & 16