Shannon (IESNN)

Shannon Foynes was formed as the result of the amalgamation of the Shannon Estuary Ports and the Foynes Port Co. The Shannon Foynes Port Co is responsible for managing the maritime activity on the Shannon Estuary. Its area comprises the 196nmІ of navigable waters from Loop Head to Limerick City, a distance of approx 54nm. The port consists of 6 facilities: Limerick City Terminal (Ted Russell Dock), Shannon Aviation Terminal, Aughinish Marine Terminal, Foynes, Tarbert Island Jetty and Moneypoint Marine Terminal. The port has deepwater in excess on 20m making it the only one in Ireland.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Shannon Foynes Port is located on the River Shannon, on the SW coast of Ireland.

LOA 300m, beam 46m, draught 20m, 250,000DWT.

Approx 11,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Carrigaholt Road, inside Kilcreduan Point (53°35'N 009°42'W), is a secure anchorage in all W winds but, with winds from between ENE and S there is a short uneasy sea for small vessels and with SW gales a long rolling swell sets in round Kilcreduan Point. The anchorage is extremely limited and vessels anchoring in the tideway should moor. From a depth of 11.0m, about 0.5nm NE of Kilcreduan Point, it gradually shoals towards the shore where it dries at the head of the Kilcreduan Bay. The bottom is everywhere fairly level with good holding ground of sand over clay and mud. Anchor Berths (with positions relative to Kilcreduan Point): The best anchorage for a vessel of suitable draught is in a depth of 9.0m with Moyarta Lodge (1.5nm NNW) bearing 328° just open NW of Carrigaholt Point (1.0nm N) and Rehy hill (2.25nm W) bearing 250°. The tidal stream runs strongly, at times, through this anchorage. A berth, which is almost clear of the tidal streams, is in a depth of 6.0m with Carrigaholt Castle bearing 250°. Outer Anchorage: The outer anchorage, is a deep water area, about 1.0nm square, with depths from 11.0 to 32m. It lies on the N side of the river centred about 4.5nm within its entrance, and is used by vessels awaiting the tide before proceeding upstream. Anchorage Number 1: Deep water area, approx 1nm square, depths 11.0-32m, used by vessels awaiting the tide before proceeding upstream. Anchorage Number 2: depths of 13.0-24.0m. Anchorage Number 3: depths of 5.0-16.0m. Anchorage Number 4: Scattery Roads sheltered from prevailing W winds with good holding, depth 5.0-22.0m. Clearing Marks: The line of bearing 246° of Kilcredaun Head Light (52°35.0'N 009°43.0'W) just open SW of the battery on Kilcredaun Point (0.55nm ENE), passes S of Five Fathom Rock (1.5nm N of Beal Point) and Doonaha Shoal (1.0nm W of the rock). The alignment (359°) of Doonaha Chapel 0.45nm N), passes E of Doonaha Shoal). Caution: A foul area, marked on the chart, lies in the NE part of the Outer Anchorage. Large vessels, on the alignment (260°) of Rineanna Point and Kilcreduan, 37m (0.15nm N of Kilcreduan Head) W Limit: the alignment (026°) of the E end of Hog Island (0.45nm ENE of Scattery Island) and Cappagh Lodge (0.23nm NNE) on the mainland. E Limit: The bearing (001°) of the E end of Hog Island. Money Point: The following temporary anchorages are available for vessels between Scattery Roads and Tarbert Island; they should be approached with caution. Poul na Dharri: In depth of 9.0 to 11.0m between Money Point (52°36.0'N 009° 24.0'W) and Burrane Point (2.0nm ENE). Glencloosagh Bay: About 0.75nm E of Ardmore Point (52°35.0'N 009°26.0'W) in depths of 9.0 to 11.0m, mud, 0.3nm offshore. Tarbert Roads: To avoid the strength of the tidal streams it is necessary to anchor as close to the mudbank fringing the S shore as draught permits. The recommended anchorage is in a depth of 11.0m with Tarbert Island Light bearing 321° well open NE of Cook's Point. (0.28nm SE). Caution. A vessel approaching the anchorage from N should note that Gorgon Lightbuoy marking Five Fathom Knoll (0.65nm SE of Tarbert Island Light) is moored on the NE side of the shoal. Clearing Marks: The line of bearing 108° of Glin Church (52°34.1'N 009°17.1'W) open N of Glin Castle (0.3nm WNW) passes N of Oyster Bank which extends 0.3nm from Ballydonohoe Point, the SE entrance point of Tarbert Bay. Foynes Island Oil Terminal: Vessels usually await the tide in the Outer Anchorage W of Scattery Island. They may also anchor between the jetty and Cahircon Lightbuoys (1.0nm NNE) to await suitable berthing conditions.

Loop Head and Kerry Head have a wide and easy access with easily identified marks on both sides. The tide is felt as far as Limerick above which, assisted by a few canals where falls occur, the river is navigable by barge and small powered vessels almost to its source. Navigation is easy from the sea to the river Fergus at all tides, but above this point the river Shannon becomes shallow, and obstructed by rocks and mudbanks which can only be navigated by HW. Approach and Entry: The harbour, approached through the River Shannon is entered, either from W through the main deep water channel or from NE through a shallow and sparsely buoyed channel suitable only for coasters and small craft. Foynes Harbour to River Fergus: From Rinealon Point (52°37.0'N 009°10.0'W) the route for large vessels follows the deep water fairway of the river NE and E leading either to Aughinish Marine Terminal (52°38.0'N 009°03.0'W) or to the deep water anchorage between Aughinish Lightbuoy and Beeves Rock (52°39'N 009° 01'W), a total distance of about 5.0nm. River Fergus to Limerick: From Beeves Rock (52°39.0'N 009°01.0'W) the River Shannon winds for a distance of 16nm to Limerick (52°40.0'N 008°38.0'W) between drying mud banks which extend from the shores of County Clare to the N and County Limerick on the S side. At Dernish Island (52°41.0'N 008°55.0'W) on the N side of the river 4.0nm above Beeves Rock, there is a disused seaplane harbour and a deep water jetty used for supply of aviation fuel to Shannon Airport. The Middle Ground, an extensive shoal of mud and sand on which there are rocky ledges, occupies the middle of the fairway for a distance of 4.5nm E of Dernish Island. North Channel between the Middle Ground and North Mud lies about 0.1nm off the outer edge of the bank on which several islets and some rocky patches serve to mark the course of the channel. It is the main navigational channel, with a least depth of 2.7m in the fairway, and dangers on each side are marked by light beacons or lightbuoys. South Channel on the S side of the Middle Ground has depths of less than 2.0m in places and is unmarked. It is seldom used for navigation except by small craft. There are five pairs of leading lights at intervals throughout the channel to Limerick. Most of these indicate the channel past specific dangers and it is important to note the limited distance for which they remain valid. Depth in the approach channel: 1.2m. Normally vessels proceeding through then N Channel to Limerick must await a depth in the channel of 5.0m.

BA 1125, 1819,1547,1548,1549,1540. Admiralty Pilot NP40, NP286(1). BA Chart 1125 - Western Approaches - Ireland BA Chart 1819 - Approaches to the River Shannon BA Chart 1547 - River Shannon: Kilcredaun Point to Ardmore Point - Plan Kilrush Creek BA Chart 1548 - River Shannon: Admore Point to Rinealon Point BA Chart 1549 - River Shannon: Rinealon Point to Shannon Airport including Foynes Harbour BA Chart 1540 - River Shannon: Shannon Airport to Limerick NP - Irish COast Pilot NP 74 Admiralty List of lights Volume A NP 201 - Admiralty Tide Table Volume 1 NP 281(1) - Vol. 1 Admiralty list of radio stations volume 1 NP282 - Vol. 2 - Admiralty radio navigational aids Volume 2 NP 283 Vol. 3 Admiralty maritime safety information services NP 286(1) Vol. 6 Part 1 Pilot services, VTS, port operations

None.

1000-1025.

Mooring gangs licenced by Harbour Master and must be arranged through the vessels shipping agent.

Pilotage is operational 24/7 with the exception of Christmas and New Years Day/Eve. It is compulsory for all vessels over 50GT navigating eastwards of Scattery Island. For vessels greater than 5,000GT, pilotage is compulsory from Kilcredaun Head. Vessels with a draught greater than 13.0m are advised to take their pilot 2nm W of Ballybunnion Bar Light Buoy. In exceptional circumstances when sea conditions preclude the use of the pilot boat to board a pilot on a deep draught ship W of Ballybunion Buoy, it may be possible to board pilots using a helicopter. The helicopter will not land on the ship. Normal precautions apply. Pilot boards as follows: ..... 1. Vessels over 13.0m draught: 2nm W of Ballybunnion Lightbuoy 2. Vessels greater than 20,000GT (52°33.40'N 009°43.70'W) * 3. Vessels greater than 5,000GT (52°35.40'N 009°38.00'W) 4. Vessels less than 5,000GT (52°36.34'N 009°28.71'W) * When weather conditions prevent safe embarkation at this position, masters have the option of waiting outside until weather conditions improve, or to be guided in by radar, pilot and VHF to the inner boarding position. In SW gales, the pilot may direct vessels by VHF from a position NE of Beal Point. The pilot boat, called "Loop Head" is a 13m GRP semi displacement boat capable of 20kts. The hull is dark blue and the superstructure is white with the word "Pilot" in large black lettering along each side of the housing. The pilot station and pilot boat may be contacted on VHF Ch 16 and 12. Vessels should send ETA's via their agents 24 hours before arrival off the pilot station. Radar Surveillance: A radar scanner is situated at Kilcredaun Head which is on the N shore 8nm from the port limit at Loop Head. This is linked by microwave to an "ARPA" display in the pilot station at Cappa, (Kilrush). This provides coverage of the lower estuary from Loop Head to Scattery Island. The radar is not monitored on a 24 hour basis. When large deep draughted vessels are due to cross the bar, the radar is monitored by personnel from the harbour master's office. In periods of bad weather, vessels approaching the estuary may be assisted by a pilot monitoring the radar if requested. The radar is also used to monitor the outer anchorage W of Scattery Island and is used to verify the positions of navigation marks. Future plans include the positioning of a radar head at Loop Head and the upgrading of equipment at Kilcredaun Head. A reporting system has been established to protect the Tarbert to Killimer ferry. Reporting Points: Vessels should report on VHF Ch 11 as follows: ..... 1. South of Moneypoint Jetty (inbound only) 2. North of Glin Pier (outbound only)

Kerry Head/Loophead to Limerick with the exception of Cappagh Pier and Kilrush.

The port maintains 68 buoys and leading lights. Lighthouses are as follows: ..... No Name Character Colour 1 Kilclougher Buoy Fl G 12s Green 3 Tarbert Lighthouse Iso WR 4s White 4 Kilkerrin Buoy Fl(2)R 6s Red 11 Garraunbaun Lighthouse Gp Fl(3)WR 10s White 13 Rinealon Point Lighthouse Fl W 25s White 14 Poultallin Buoy Fl(3)G 6s Green 26 Beeves Lighthouse Fl WR 5s White

Vessels over 13.0m draught must contact the harbour master before entering the Shannon Estuary. Vessels should berth at Limerick 1.5 hours before HW. Vessels exceeding 3,000DWT should enter Limerick Dock at HW in daylight only. Noted that their is a bridge which crosses the river from Russell's quay, 0.5 mile above the entrance, to Limerick Dock. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 3.3m and a span of 16m wide. Vessels passing S side of the river after Tarbert Roads should approach with caution due to shoals. There is 24 hour berthing at Aughinish.

Varies from 5.9 to 4.3m. Tidal relationships: ..... Shannon Airport HW = HW Tarbert + 40 minutes Aughinish Island HW = HW Tarbert + 30 minutes Foynes Island HW = HW Tarbert + 25 minutes Foynes Buoys HW = HW Tarbert + 20 minutes Moneypoint HW = HW Tarbert - 10 minutes Cappa Pier HW = HW Tarbert - 15 minutes Ballybunnion Bar HW = HW Tarbert - 35 minutes Kilkee HW = HW Tarbert - 30 minutes Lahinch HW = HW Tarbert - 20 minutes Ballybunnion HW = HW Tarbert - 35 minutes

Only for large vessels entering or leaving port. Report positions: All inward vessels must report when S of Moneypoint Jetty. The report must be made on VHF Ch 12. The purpose is to alert the Cross River ferry at Tarbert/Killiner. All outward vessels must report when N of Glin. The report must be made on VHF Ch 12. The purpose is to alert the Cross River ferry at Tarbert/Killiner.

Three tugs are available, 2 x 3,500hp and 1 x 4,000hp.

Prevailing winds from the west and south west

SHANNON ESTUARY 52°37.00'N 9°14.00'W ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 10/25 Shannon Estuary Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2025000099296), 10/25

VHF: Port and terminals: Ch 16, 11, 14, 68, 71. Available 0900-1700hrs. Shannon Pilots: Ch 16, 11, 14, 68,71. Tel: +353 56 905 1027. Hours - when a vessel is expected. Reporting System: Ch 11. Available 0900-1700hrs. Vessels should report as follows: ..... 1. South of Moneypoint Jetty (inbound only) 2. North of Glin Pier (outbound only)

Immigration functions are normally undertaken by Customs Officers under inter agency licensing agreements.

The following documents should be submitted to the ship's agent prior to arrival: Documentation required: ..... 1. Clearance from last port (IMO FAL Form 1) 2. Cargo statements 3. MSDS for dangerous bulk, liquid or packaged cargo 4. Cargo inspection form for bulkcarriers 5. Crew's effects declaration (IMO FAL Form No 4) 6. Vessel's Stores Declaration (IMO FAL Form No 3) 7. Crew List (IMO FAL Form No 5) 8. Passenger List (IMO FAL Form No 6) 9. Maritime Declaration of Health A clearance outward certificate (IMO FAL Form 1) should be obtained from customs prior to departure.

Advise harbour master or agent, 24 hours in advance. Masters should confirm that the vessel is properly manned and that navigation equipment, machinery and structure are in good order. For tankers or vessels with dangerous or polluting cargoes over 1,600GT this is mandatory according to EU regulations. Marine operations require a pre arrival declaration, to include ETA and required pilot boarding position, to be emailed 24 hours prior to arrival. Subsequent changes to ETA should be notified. If an emergency onboard the vessel and required minimum notice is not possible then the vessel must give a practically possible notice of ETA.

Courtesy and national flags.

Any vessels arriving in Irish ports must register with www.safeseas.ie.

An answer of 'Yes' on the Health questions for the Declaration of Health then the Port Health Officer must be notified through +353 (0)61 326677 Fax:+353 (0)61 316870 as well as the ships agent. Port Health functions are normally undertaken by Customs Officers under inter agency licensing agreements.