Engineering, design, and consultancy
How Ramboll optimised offshore wind project planning with Shoreline’s simulation technology
25%
Faster project planning cycles through integrated O&M simulation workflows
40+
Operational scenarios simulated to evaluate logistics and maintenance strategies
About
Ramboll is a leading engineering and consultancy company delivering sustainable solutions across energy, transport, environment, and infrastructure. With deep expertise in wind energy, Ramboll supports developers and operators in designing and executing renewable projects globally.
Industry
Engineering, design, and consultancy
Company size
5,000 – 10,000 employees
Founded
1945
“Shoreline’s Con Design™ software allows us to compare different logistical solutions for the constructional phases of an offshore wind farm either at high level or at a very detailed level depending on client’s needs. We use the high-quality output in order to assess different logistical options and optimize the construction strategy with regards to risk and cost. The visualization of the installation processes and the comprehensive output section is key in our client centric results delivery.”
Raya Peterson
Ramboll’s Team Lead Strategy and Risk
The Company
Engineering excellence meets digital innovation
Ramboll has been a trusted partner to the global wind industry for decades, known for designing efficient offshore structures and optimizing renewable infrastructure. To strengthen its value proposition, Ramboll sought to expand beyond traditional engineering and provide its clients with predictive insights into operational performance and cost efficiency.
The motivation
Bridging the gap between design and operations
As project complexity increased, Ramboll wanted to help clients make smarter early-stage O&M decisions. Conventional tools could not model the long-term logistical and maintenance impacts of design choices. The team needed a solution capable of testing multiple O&M strategies early in the project lifecycle—reducing risk, improving cost forecasts, and enhancing client confidence.
“Shoreline’s O&M Design™ enables us to compute high resolution availability and cost assessments of any offshore wind farm, from the early development phase to the actual operation of our Client’s offshore wind assets. Shoreline provides the flexible platform that allows us to transform our inhouse knowledge into high fidelity results we can rely on. The result is a solid delivery of actionable advice for our Client’s maintenance optimization challenges and decision making needs.”
Ursula Smolka
Ramboll’s Team Lead Asset Management
The Solution
Integrating Shoreline’s O&M Design Simulation into project workflows
Through its collaboration with Shoreline Wind, Ramboll implemented the O&M Design Simulation platform to assess operational logistics for offshore projects.
The cloud-based simulation tool allowed Ramboll to model technician schedules, vessel utilization, and weather impacts, comparing dozens of logistical strategies side by side.
The resulting data and KPIs were incorporated into engineering and financial models, enabling more accurate planning and stronger client advisory.
The Results
Smarter planning, faster delivery, stronger client outcomes
By embedding simulation into its engineering workflow, Ramboll achieved:
A 25% reduction in project analysis and planning time
Greater accuracy in forecasting operational and maintenance costs
Enhanced ability to deliver clients integrated design + O&M strategy recommendations
Improved collaboration between design, logistics, and operations teams
This partnership positioned Ramboll as a forward-thinking engineering partner capable of uniting design expertise with operational insight — improving efficiency across every stage of wind-farm development.
