How visible is the N05-A platform from the coast?

The drilling and production platform will be located about 20 kilometres north of Schiermonnikoog and Borkum. The platform will rise approximately 50 metres above the water surface and, in clear weather, will be visible from Schiermonnikoog and Borkum. The visible size is comparable to the height of passing ships.

Drilling platform (6 July 2017)) seen from Strandpaviljoen de Marlijn, Schiermonnikoog. This temporary drilling platform was at the intended platform location and had a height of 138 meters.