Country guide noting offshore North Sea wreck access, strong currents, and 5-10 m visibility.
North Sea wreck dive with kentering timing and cold water.
North Sea wreck dive with kentering timing and cold water.
North Sea wreck access is typically chartered and timed to the kentering window.
REM III is a North Sea wreck off the Dutch coast with a hard, exposed charter profile rather than an easy local shore dive. It suits advanced divers who are comfortable with kentering timing, cold water, and modest visibility, and who want a wreck with clear history, strong structure, and the discipline needed to handle lines, nets, and changing sea state. The wreck's story and its rough edges are part of the appeal.
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 24m
Depth Note
The wreck is reported around 20 m deep, with a maximum depth of about 24 m.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Cold North Sea conditions with variable visibility, tide-sensitive timing, and current windows that can change the whole dive.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
North Sea conditions can change quickly; wreck lines and old nets can snag gear, so carry an SMB, line cutter, and solid thermal protection.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan around kentering, current, and the skipper's weather call.
Legal Notes
Follow charter rules and local North Sea regulations; no separate site-specific restriction was confirmed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect drysuit-level exposure protection, solid buoyancy, and wreck-ready gear control.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Country guide noting offshore North Sea wreck access, strong currents, and 5-10 m visibility.
Cleanup project article placing REM III off Noordwijk and describing depth, length, entanglement, and local conditions.
Aquila charter page describing North Sea charter logistics, early departures, gear support, and current experience.
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