Notices to Mariners

Carrickfergus Marina Directional Navigation Light Operational

Notice no.05 of 2026
Issue Date: 20.03.2026

Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Marina Directional Navigation Light has been repaired and is now operational.

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

Notice to Mariners No.03 of 2026 is hereby revoked.

Temporary closure of Carrickfergus Harbour for MCA exercise

Notice no.04 of 2026
Issue Date: 05.03.2026

Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Harbour will be closed to all vessels from 8am until 4pm on Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 March 2026 to facilitate MCA pollution booming exercises.

During these times, no vessels are permitted to transit in or out of Carrickfergus Harbour without prior permission as the entrance will be obstructed by oil containment equipment for large parts of both days.

A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Channel 80, and the Marina Workboat will be in attendance for the duration of the exercises.

This Notice will be self-cancelling upon completion of the exercises.

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.