Overview
- Regulatory reviews ruled out Bremerhaven and Hooksiel, citing approval concerns including possible confusion with active sea marks.
- Wilhelmshaven remains an alternative, though the preferred plan centers on Fedderwardersiel.
- A 2019 expert report warned of long-term stability risks, leading a 2023 panel to recommend dismantling the tower and rebuilding it ashore.
- The proposed Fedderwardersiel site near the crab cutter harbor offers direct coastal access and meets technical and infrastructure needs.
- No schedule or final budget has been set, with the foundation describing the move as a multi‑million‑euro, technically complex project.