Notices to Mariners
Belfast Lough Sailability Regatta
Notice no.09 of 2025
Issue Date: 20 June 2025
Mariners are advised that Belfast Lough Sailability (BLS) will be hosting their Annual Regatta from approx. 8am until 6pm on Saturday 28 June 2025.
From 12noon Friday 27 June 2025 until the completion of the event only BLS vessels are permitted to use the Visitor Pontoon.
All visitors are required to contact Carrickfergus Marina prior to arrival either by telephone (028 9336 6666) or VHF Radio (Ch80) for berth allocation.
Hansa dinghies may also be using Carrickfergus Harbour.
A small course may be set up on the day and will allow for vessel movement.
Please exercise caution when entering or leaving Carrickfergus Harbour ensuring to give adequate clearance between your vessel and those racing.
Marina staff will monitor VHF Ch80 throughout the event and Mariners are advised to do the same in case safety related communication is required.
This NtM will be self-cancelling following completion of the event.
Carrickfergus Pageant / Royal Landing Saturday 14 June 2025 at Carrickfergus Harbour
Notice no.08 of 2025
Issue Date: 9 June 2025
Mariners are advised that at approximately 1pm on Saturday 14 June 2025 a small rowing boat will be operating in Carrickfergus Harbour as part of the Carrickfergus Pageant / Royal Landing.
The rowing boat will transit to the end of the King William Pier and mariners are advised to give the vessel adequate clearance.
In addition to this, please be aware that Carrickfergus Harbour Slipway will not be accessible to launch or recover vessels between the hours of 10am and 2pm on this day due to the location of the parade.
This NtM will be self-cancelling following completion of the event.
Survey Vessel “Joe Breen” Operating in Vicinity of Glenarm Marina (Thursday 29 May 2025)
Notice no.07 of 2025
Issue Date: 21 May 2025
Mariners are advised that the DAERA Marine & Fisheries Division Survey Vessel “Joe Breen” will be operating in the vicinity of Glenarm Marina on Thursday 29 May 2025.
The vessel will carry out survey work in Glenarm Bay before entering the Marina at approximately 1.30pm and berthing on the Commercial (Fish Farm) Pontoon.
The vessel will then make several trips to the Salmon Nets between 2pm and 4pm.
A small Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) may be deployed from the S.V. Joe Breen at some points of the day.
Mariners are requested not to impede the Survey Vessel or ROV in any way.
A listening watch will be maintained on Channel 80.
Rowing Regatta in vicinity of Glenarm Marina
Notice no.06 of 2025
Issue Date: 7 May 2025
Mariners are advised that Olderfleet Rowing Club are holding the Irish Masters Offshore Championships rowing regatta at Glenarm on Saturday 10 May 2025.
The rowing boats will be launched from Glenarm Slipway before making their way through the Marina entrance towards the warm-up and race areas (as per below).
Please be aware that some crew changes will take place using the Visitor Pontoon.
Escort & Safety boats will be in attendance and will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 throughout the event.
If transiting these areas, please be conscious that rowing boats will be on the water with the potential that some may stray outside of their designated zones.
Ballylumford Harbour Navigation Light Operational
Notice no.05 of 2025
Issue Date: 13 March 2025
Mariners are advised that Ballylumford Harbour Navigation Light has been repaired and is once again fully operational.
Notice to Mariners No.2 of 2025 is hereby cancelled with immediate effect.
Survey Vessel Operating at Carrickfergus Marina Entrance on 13 March 2025
Notice no.04 of 2025
Issue Date: 12 March 2025
Mariners are advised that a Survey Vessel will be operating at Carrickfergus Marina entrance from approximately 10am on 13 February 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.
Storm Éowyn – Friday 24 January 2025
Notice no.03 of 2025
Issue Date: 23 January 2025
All Mariners are advised that on Friday 24 January 2025, Storm Éowyn is forecast to bring strong winds to all Harbours and Marinas sites for a prolonged period.
The Met Office has issued a RED WARNING for wind from 7am until 2pm on Friday 24 January 2025.
All Mariners are required to take appropriate mitigation measures.
Vessels should have sufficient and appropriate lines securely fastened throughout the heavy weather period.
There may be a requirement to restrict access to the various Marina Pontoons during the period the Red Warning is in place.
Please check with the relevant office / reception regarding this.
All mariners are advised to monitor the forecast closely.
Ballylumford Harbour Navigation Light Non-Operational
Notice no.02 of 2025
Issue Date: 14 January 2025
Mariners are advised that Ballylumford Harbour Navigation Light is presently non-operational.
All vessels should exercise caution if entering or exiting the Harbour during the hours of darkness or if visibility is poor.
A further Notice to Mariners will be issued when the beacon is relighted.
Annual Summary of Notices to Mariners 2024
Notice no.01 of 2025
Issue Date: 1 January 2025
Mariners are advised that all previous Notices to Mariners 2024 are cancelled, no longer in effect or are considered sufficiently promoted.
All future NtM’s will be uploaded here as soon as possible after issuance.