Notices to Mariners

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.