The Commissioners of Irish Lights aids to navigation tender, ILV Granuaile, is to welcome visitors onboard as part of the Belfast Maritime Festival next weekend of 6-7 September.
The ILV Granuaile will be docked at Queen’s Quay and will be open for public tours on both the Saturday and Sunday.
The versatile working vessel plays a vital role in deploying and maintaining the offshore buoys that make up the Irish Lights network of marine aids to navigation.
Built in 2000, ILV Granuaile is a versatile Class 1 dynamic positioning vessel and capable of working in difficult sea conditions.The vessel's primary function is to place and service offshore buoys, which warn mariners of the location of sandbanks, reefs, and other offshore hazards near shipping routes.
Visitors can explore above and below decks, meet the skilled crew members, and discover more about Irish Lights and its remit to ensure safe navigation for all.
For more event information, including other visiting vessels, among them the Spanish 17th-century galleon replica the Galeón Andalucía, as Afloat previously highlighted. Some of the vessels will also be berthed at Belfast Harbour Marina in the Abercorn Basin.
So come along and meet the crews to get a glimpse of life at sea.
Opening Times
Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
Sunday 11:00 - 18:00
For more details, consult the festival’s website
