Revolutionary anchoring technology proves its value in real-world conditions, paving the way for safer, data-driven anchor monitoring solutions.
[Bremgarten, Switzerland – March 11, 2025] – Swiss Ocean Tech’s AnchorGuardian is revolutionizing yacht anchoring by providing crew members with real-time data on anchor stability and positioning. With its first successful installation, professional crew can now confidently monitor their anchor status and prevent dragging incidents before they happen.
This game-changing system integrates seamlessly with onboard monitoring, ensuring that captains and deck teams are instantly alerted to any anchor movement, reducing the stress of nighttime watches and increasing overall operational safety.
Captain Damien Carr from M/Y Felis, the first customer of AnchorGuardian, shared his experience: “As a captain, in general, you are just managing information: crew information, boss information, information about your toys, your gadgets on board, machinery, etc. Good captains will then build a picture and make decisions using all that information. End goal is to make the boss happy and the crew happy. In essence, the more information the better.”
AnchorGuardian is a cutting-edge technology that monitors the movement and position of a ship’s anchor, delivering intelligent data to support the crew throughout the anchoring procedure. This patented solution uses sensor fusion, sophisticated algorithms, and the latest technology to provide predictions and trigger immediate alarms with sub-meter accuracy. AnchorGuardian empowers captains and crew to make proactive, informed decisions by providing essential information regarding the anchor’s state, chain condition, and the forces at play.
Next Steps and Industry Adoption
Following this successful installation, Swiss Ocean Tech is working closely with fleet management teams to introduce AnchorGuardian as an essential onboard safety feature.
For media inquiries and interviews please contact:
Suzy Chisholm, Co-Founder
suzy.chisholm@swissoceantech.com
+41 79 238 7446
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High-resolution images & video of the installation and sea trial on a superyacht.
Interview and statements.
YouTube Links if preferred:
– Customer Sea Trial with AnchorGuardian – A League of Its Own
– Talking “dragging anchors” with Superyacht Captain Damien Carr and Ben Taylor
– AnchorGuardian 1st Installation / Palma 2024
About Swiss Ocean Tech Ltd.
Swiss Ocean Tech, established in 2020 by a team of experts, is a Swiss-based company dedicated to advancing maritime safety. Specializing exclusively in the maritime industry, our diverse team brings expertise in sailing, navigation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, and communications. With a commitment to safeguarding sailors, ships, and sea, our flagship solution, AnchorGuardian, utilizes patented technology to autonomously detect anchor drift in real time, providing real-time notifications and alarms to prevent potential harm to vessels, crews, and the environment.
Home to AnchorGuardian, Swiss Ocean Tech collaborates with prominent research and technology organizations throughout Europe, ensuring safety in anchoring. Renowned for innovation, Swiss Ocean Tech was one of the winning innovators in 2024 for the prestigious Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge, recognizing its commitment to sustainable ocean solutions. Further cementing its impact, Swiss Ocean Tech garnered acclaim in 2023, earning a Special Mention at the DAME Design Awards, winning the Ocean Exchange Port Award valued at $100,000, securing the Hamburg Innovation World Cup Award, and achieving finalist positions at the Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous and the Ocean Awards. In 2021, the company also clinched the Industrials & Engineering Silver Award in Switzerland’s premier start-up competition with venture.ch.
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