Notice To all Shipowners, Agents, Shipmasters, Skippers, Yachtsmen, Seafarers, Small Boat Operators, Property Owners and Harbour Users.   

The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources wishes to advise that construction works have commenced at Port Oriel, Clogherhead, Co Louth.

Construction works will comprise piling, earthworks and dredging and will involve diving operations and the use of floating marine plant. 

Due to the extent of the construction works the main pier, inner harbour and slipway at Port Oriel have been closed to all marine craft.  It will not be possible for craft to access these facilities until the completion of the construction works, in June 2006.

Radio navigation warnings will be broadcast daily

Accordingly, for safety reasons mariners are requested to keep clear of the general vicinity of Port Oriel and to avoid approaching the pier or any craft engaged in the construction works.

Director General
Maritime Safety Directorate
Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources,
Leeson Lane,
Dublin 2.

29th June 2005

For any technical assistance in relation to this Marine Notice please contactThe Marine Surveyors Office, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2 at +353-1-678 3400.For information in relation to technical specification/type approval of radio equipment contact the Radio Surveyors +353 1 678 2363/2364/2365/2367.For general enquiries please contact the Maritime Safety Division at +353-1-678 3418Any enquiries concerning Marine Notices should be addressed to:Maritime Safety Directorate, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2Email: marine.notices@dcmnr.gov.ie or visit us at: www.dcmnr.ie