Notices to Mariners

Glenarm Marina No Berthing on Hammerhead

Notice no.33 of 2024
Issue Date: 21 October 2024

Mariners are advised that there is to be no berthing on the Hammerhead at Glenarm Marina until further notice.

A further NtM will be issued once the Hammerhead berth is available again.

Diving Operations at Carrickfergus Marina and Harbour

Notice no.32 of 2024
Issue Date: 18 October 2024

Mariners are advised that divers will be carrying out sub-surface surveys of Carrickfergus Marina and Harbour infrastructure from 8am Monday 21 October 2024.

A dive support / safety boat will be in attendance and Flag ‘Alpha’ will be displayed at all times during operations.

Vessels must follow the instructions of the dive support vessel at all times noting that on hearing 5 short blasts from their foghorn all vessels must immediately cease movement and await clearance to resume.

The surveys will take approximately 5 days and a further Notice to Mariners will be issued to advise of completion of same and cancellation of this Notice.

Carrickfergus Model Boat Club Annual Regatta

Notice no.31 of 2024
Issue Date: 20 September 2024

Mariners are advised that Carrickfergus Model Boat Club will be holding their annual Regatta from approximately 10am until 5pm on Saturday 21 September 2024.

The model boats will be operated in the area shown below 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 Monday 16 September 2024

Notice no.30 of 2024
Issue Date: 13 September 2024

Mariners are advised that a Survey Vessel will be operating at Carrickfergus Harbour and Marina from approximately 9am on Monday 16 September 2024.

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.

Glenarm Marina Closed to Visiting Vessels for Duration of Cockle Island Race Event

Notice no.29 of 2024
Issue Date: 2 August 2024

Mariners are advised that Glenarm Marina Visitor Pontoon will be closed from 8pm Sunday 4 August 2024 until 8am Wednesday 7 August 2024 to any vessels not participating in the racing event being hosted.

This notice will be self-cancelling upon re-opening of the Visitor Pontoon.