Solutions for the offshore wind industry
Coast Offshore
Delivering integrated solutions to the offshore wind sector
We provide fully integrated packages to support the offshore wind sector throughout the entire lifecycle. Areas we can offer our services in are development, construction and installation, operations and maintenance and logistics.
Coast Offshore delivers bespoke services to clients, including project delivery and asset management, and collaborates with major OEMs to ensure safe and efficient offshore wind turbine installation and commissioning.
A joint venture company
Coast Offshore
Coast Offshore combines Peterson Energy Logistics’ strong marine heritage and over 50 years of experience in logistics support to offshore assets with Coast Renewable Services’ successful track record in providing full turn-key solutions to the onshore wind sector.
Established in 2022 to support the offshore wind industry in the UKCS, Coast Offshore provides fully integrated packages to support the offshore wind sector throughout the energy lifecycle. In addition to the full suite of services offered by Peterson Energy Logistics, this new and exciting joint venture company offers wind turbine component preassembly and installation, planned and corrective maintenance and statutory inspection services. Coast Offshore also has the capability to collaborate with OEMs to ensure safe and efficient offshore wind turbine installation and commissioning.
Why Coast Offshore?
Providing full turn-key solutions
Decades of experience in providing turn-key solutions to the wind sector
Offshore logistics experience and expertise
Strong marine heritage and over 50 years of experience in logistics support to offshore assets
Located in key energy hubs across the UK
We are strategically located at hubs supporting the UKCS, from Shetland to Great Yarmouth
Services we offer
Information on the range of services we can offer to help support your offshore wind farms.
- Marine surveys / management
- Fishery Surveys / Management
- Consultancy Services
- Initial preservations inspections
- Pre-installation testing and maintenance
- Full maintenance works on wind turbine components
- Commercial and contract management
- Project management
Site management - WTG Pre-Assembly
- Supply chain consultancy
- Vessel Pooling
- Materials Management and Storage
- Port Handling
- Stevedoring
- Ground Transport Solutions
- Optimised Logistics
- Customs Management and Compliance
- Control Tower Monitoring
- WTG component preservation
- Blade repairs
- Coating and corrosion repairs /maintenance
- Proactive and reactive maintenance
- Onshore facilities management
Case Studies
Browse our case studies to learn about the projects we have been a part of and how we support our customers.
Case study
Structural blade root repair and refurbishment
Our client approached us with an issue relating to a manufacturing fault in some of their blades – 60 in total. The blades would have to be dismounted from the turbine then transported to a suitable place for repair, and the client did not have premises where the blades could be repaired.
We provided blade technicians to conduct a repair to the customer specification, as well as a climate-controlled unit to carry out the job, which we prepared for arrival of the blades.
We transported the blades safely to our climate-controlled unit, then structurally repaired and completely refurbished each blade, including a new paint finish.
We worked with the client to develop solutions for all problems faced, ensuring a smooth process and that the was completed within the required timescales.
We provided an integrated solution for the client, giving them advice on transport and storage, and providing a central base to store the blades.
We saved the customer the cost of hiring a climate-controlled unit, significant transport costs and were able to provide a quick and efficient turn around on the repair.
We extended the life cycle of the blades, which keeps the turbine operating and produces power.
Case study
Preservation of wind turbine components
The components can be transported to various ports worldwide after they have been made. However, preservation inspections and work must be done on all the various components to ensure that the recently created parts continue to function as normal.
Finding firms from around the world to preserve the new wind turbine components at whichever port they happen to land them can be challenging for the client, so it is advantageous for one company to oversee all the work and ensure that they create an effective process. The client who built the turbines was looking to source a company who could provide an efficient service to ensure that their components were being maintained to the highest possible standard.
To ensure that the clients’ wind turbines were undergoing the full preservation works, we provided a dedicated team of technicians who have been fully trained to visit ports throughout the UK. This included maintaining accurate datasets which we provide to the client.
When Coast personnel arrived on site, they first complete the tower and blade preservation checks, which entails a visual inspection to identify any defects. This involved entering the turbine and performing numerous activities like turning the drive train and pitching the hub rotors using an oil pump. The drive train, nacelle, and hubs must all be preserved. By doing this, we made sure that before installation, all the parts are turning and working as they should.
We have a dedicated process for preservation that includes a checklist specific to the components:
- Preservation of Tower
- Preservation of Blades
- Preservation of Drive-Train
- Preservation of Nacelle
- Preservation of Hub
These procedures involved inspecting dry bags, looking for internal and exterior damage, and making sure they are on the proper storage apparatus while being held at ports and on the job site.
Throughout the entire process we maintained a great relationship with the customer, keeping them informed with dates and images of the completion and preservation of each component in the ports and on-site.
To complete the full spectrum of operations from arrival at the port to installation, we helped organize the transportation of the components arriving at the site and subsequently installed these turbine components. The process reduces the possibility of any breakdowns or defects from occurring when it comes to installing the wind turbines, ensuring that they are ready to be installed.
We provided a consistent range of services to the client and built a relationship with them, so they trusted us to complete the works. The client subsequently asked for our services on another project.
Case study
Petrofac offshore installation support
Case study
Onshore wind farm, Shetland Islands
Clients often seek support with complex logistical considerations which are unique to operating in Shetland, from the weather at 60
degrees North, to the geography that means all tools, equipment and components must be delivered by sea.
Peterson worked closely with a number of clients to develop the most efficient and workable solutions for their respective elements of this project and offered clients a simple one-stop-shop approach for any support requirements relating to logistics, quayside services, storageand cranage in Shetland.
Peterson has been involved in a large number of scopes on this project, from the provision of long-term construction cranes and operators to vessel charterand delivery of heavy materials to site, and ultimately we will receive all wind turbine components at Greenhead Base for onward delivery and assembly at the construction site.
Due to the enormous breadth of scope, the majority of Peterson’s core services were utilised to meet the needs of clients on this project. This included quayside support,
vessel chartering and agency, storage, equipment laydown, quayside and loading cranage, construction cranage, lift-planning,
transportation, waste handling and managed lifting services.
Providing clients with practical solutions to complex problems, helping the planning phase of the project to run smoothly.
By understanding client requirements, being responsive and reacting quickly, Peterson has been able to provide clients with practical
solutions to complex problems. The Peterson Operations Team sits at the heart of this project, successfully receiving the major components, by sea, for what will be one of the most efficient wind farms in the world.
Peterson’s local knowledge, and experience of handling large and complex materials on Shetland Quaysides for over 50 years, has been invaluable to the planning considerations of our clients.
Facts and figures
Coast Renewable Services
Peterson Energy Logistics
Active since 2013
50+ staff
Active since 1968
1000+ people
Coast Renewable Services
Active since 2013
50+ staff
Operating across 10 countries
Market leader in renewable energy
Peterson Energy Logistics
CAPABILITIES
ROADMAP
2023
- Contributing to future O&M strategies
- Collaborative supply chain established
2024
- Recognised as partner of choice across the UKCS
- Leader in digitalisation of the offshore wind supply chain
2025
- Deployment of CTV support package
- Combined CTV and medic offering
2026
- Key players in floating offshore wind
- Providing full O&M centre services (outsourced model)
2027
- Leading provider of floating offshore wind logistics and maintenance solutions
2028
- Leading provider of decommissioning services
Capabilities
Roadmap
