AnchorGuardian Completes Successful Sea Trials, Paving the Way for Enhanced Seagrass Preservation
Revolutionary anchoring technology proves its value in real-world conditions, paving the way for safer, data-driven anchor monitoring solutions.
[Palma, Spain – March 11, 2025] – Swiss Ocean Tech is proud to announce the successful completion of sea trials for its innovative anchoring solution, AnchorGuardian. Conducted off the coast of Palma, these trials mark a significant advancement in marine technology, offering a proactive approach to anchoring that
safeguards delicate seagrass ecosystems.
Protecting Seagrass Meadows: An Environmental Imperative
March is World Seagrass Month, a time to highlight the critical role of seagrass in ocean health and the urgent need for conservation efforts. Seagrass meadows, often referred to as the “lungs of the sea,” play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and providing habitats for marine life. However, traditional anchoring practices pose a substantial threat to these vital ecosystems. Anchors and chains can cause significant damage to seagrass fronds and roots, especially when they drag along the seabed, leading to uprooting and habitat degradation.
AnchorGuardian: A Technological Solution for Sustainable Anchoring
AnchorGuardian addresses this environmental challenge by offering real-time data on anchoring conditions, enabling captains to make informed decisions and minimize their ecological footprint. By monitoring anchor movements with sub-meter accuracy, the system allows crews to anticipate and prevent anchor dragging, protecting fragile seagrass beds from mechanical damage.
Positive Feedback from Maritime Professionals
During the trials aboard M/Y Felis, Captain Damien Carr lauded AnchorGuardian’s seamless integration and advanced technology: “AnchorGuardian will just become another evolution of the wheelhouse. The same way the internet has evolved, the GPS, the depth sounder, the radars; they have all evolved. To me, this technology is evolving the anchoring side of it.”
A Commitment to Marine Conservation
With World Seagrass Month as a backdrop, the successful AnchorGuardian sea trials reinforce Swiss Ocean Tech’s commitment to marine conservation. By adopting innovative technologies like AnchorGuardian, the maritime industry can take meaningful steps toward reducing anchor damage and preserving ocean health
for future generations.
Next Steps and Industry Adoption
Following this successful installation, Swiss Ocean Tech is actively engaging with shipbuilders, insurers, and marina operators to expand adoption. The company invites interested industry professionals to witness AnchorGuardian in action and explore partnership opportunities.
For media inquiries and interviews please contact:
Suzy Chisholm, Co-Founder
suzy.chisholm@swissoceantech.com
+41 79 238 7446
High-resolution images & video of the installation and sea trial are available upon request including Captain interview and statements.
See our YouTube channel for associated videos:
• 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
