Notices to Mariners

Notice no.31 of 2025
Issue Date: 28 October 2025

Carnlough Harbour south pier (port) navigation light non-operational

Mariners are advised that Carnlough Harbour south pier (port) 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.

Carnlough South Pier, Cat 3
Characteristic: Fl R 3s
AtoN Type: Beacon (Lighted)
Position (Lat) 54°59.582'N
Position (Long) 005°59.320'W

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

Carrickfergus Sailing Club Access Bridge and Southern Section of the Visitor Pontoon Closed

Notice no.30 of 2025
Issue Date: 21 October 2025

Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Sailing Club access bridge and the Southern section of the Visitor Pontoon are currently closed.

Vessels are not permitted to berth at this section of the Visitor Pontoon until further notice.

A Notice to Mariners will be issued once the area is re-opened.

Carrickfergus Marina – Small Exclusion Zone Pollution Containment Boom Deployed

Notice no.29 of 2025
Issue Date: 20 October 2025

Mariners are advised that there is currently a small exclusion zone in place at Carrickfergus Marina due to the deployment of a pollution containment boom.

Until further notice, berths A08, A09 and A10 are not to be used by any vessel.

A Notice to Mariners will be issued once the exclusion zone is lifted.

HM Coastguard Training Exercise at Carrickfergus Marina - Wednesday 15 October 2025

Notice no.28 of 2025
Issue Date: 13 October 2025

Mariners are advised that HM Coastguard will be conducting a search and rescue training exercise at Carrickfergus Marina from 6pm until approximately 10pm on Wednesday 15 October 2025.

Vessels are prohibited from running engines or manoeuvring in the vicinity of the exercise as there may be dummy casualties in the water.

HM Coastguard and the Harbour Master will be on site for the duration of the exercise and will ensure Mariners are made aware of the location of any potential hazards as the training scenario progresses.

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 9am to 5pm on Wednesday 15 October 2025 with some additional testing possible on Thursday 16 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.