Notices to Mariners

Scale Testing of Equipment at Carrickfergus Harbour

Notice no.27 of 2025
Issue Date: 8 October 2025

Mariners are advised that scale testing of equipment will be taking place in Carrickfergus Harbour from 1pm until 6pm on Thursday 9 October 2025 and from 9am until 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025.

During the scale tests, a 1:30th scale model tug will be operating in areas of the harbour. The model tug will be towing equipment approximately 8.00m in length and 0.25m in width.

Vessels are requested to keep clear of the tug and equipment and to pass with minimal wake where possible.

Carrickfergus Model Boat Club Annual Regatta

Notice no.26 of 2025
Issue Date: 7 October 2025

Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Model Boat Club will be hosting a racing event from approximately 11am until 5pm on Saturday 11 October 2025.

The model boats will be operated in the area and Mariners are advised to exercise caution when entering or departing Carrickfergus Harbour.

Carrickfergus Marina staff will monitor VHF Channel 80 throughout the event and Mariners are encouraged to do the same in case safety related communication is required.

Survey Vessel Operating at Carrickfergus Harbour and Marina on 8 October 2025

Notice no.25 of 2025
Issue Date: 6 October 2025 - amended 8 October 2025

Mariners are advised that a survey vessel will be operating at Carrickfergus Harbour and Marina from approximately 9am on Wednesday 8 October 2025.

SixWest will be carrying out hydrographic surveys and all mariners should make best efforts not to impede the vessel in any way.

A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Channel 80 by both the Harbour Master and the Master of the survey vessel.

Callsign: SixWest
VHF Channel: 80

Amendment: Due to unfavourable weather conditions, the survey has been suspended and will be completed between 7am and 10am on Friday 10 October 2025.

Carrickfergus Sailing Club and Belfast Lough Sailability Dinghy Regattas Carrickfergus - Saturday 27 September 2025

Notice no.24 of 2025
Issue Date: 22 September 2025

Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Sailing Club and Belfast Lough Sailability will be holding Dinghy Regattas at Carrickfergus from 11am until approx. 4pm on Saturday 27 September 2025.

During these Regattas small dinghies will be sailing in the vicinity of Carrickfergus Harbour and Marina and may operate inside Carrickfergus Harbour if the weather dictates.

Mariners are to maintain a safe distance from these dinghies and be aware that they may occasionally stray outside of their designated course areas.