AnchorGuardian is an anchor monitoring system that uses revolutionary technology to bring safety to anchoring for sailor, ship and sea.
It makes anchoring smarter and safer, providing users with data and intelligence throughout the entire anchoring process. We are moving anchoring into the 21st century.
AnchorGuardian is for any vessel with an anchor
Anchoring is one of the most dangerous conditions for a ship
It is physically impossible that an anchor will always hold, and despite advanced navigation equipment, it is currently not possible for a ship’s crew to know in real-time how fast and by how much the anchor is dragging. This poses a significant threat to the safety of the crew, ship and fragile marine ecosystems.
AnchorGuardian is bringing safety to anchoring for sailor, ship and sea.
AnchorGuardian is your eyes and ears on the seabed, directly monitoring the anchor itself. Using sensor fusion and advanced algorithms, it provides a stable dataset of the anchor’s position, both relative and absolute with real-time identification of any potential anchor drag.
Pricing for AnchorGuardian varies, as every vessel is different.
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Providing Critical Information & Alarms
Depth, scope & orientation
From the moment the anchor hits the water, AnchorGuardian begins sending in real time information to the captain and crew. At any given moment, the anchor module sends updates regarding the depth of the anchor and when it hits the seafloor. Once on the ground, the orientation of the anchor and the scope are shown on the display.
Force, velocity & anchor dragging alarm
Module activities include prediction of anchor hold, force on anchor and anchor chain angle including amount of chain lying on the seabed. Should movement take place, immediate alarms sound providing anchor displacement and anchor velocity data. Anchor position is continuously visible on the GPS plotter, ECDIS or a tablet which can be provided as an option of the AnchorGuardian system.
Location, freedom to manoeuvre and storage completion
Information including the anchor location, when the anchor leaves the sediment and when the boat is free to maneuver are provided. Completing the anchoring process, data is given as to when the anchor is in sight, out of the water and finally stowed.
The complete go-to-market AnchorGuardian solution is based on four principal modules:
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Anchor Module:
The heart of our innovation is driven by our proprietary algorithm and sensor fusion technology.
Boat Module:
A sophisticated transducer integrated into the ship’s hull exchanges underwater datasets to the user interface and transports user requests back to the anchor module.
Charging Module:
Wireless and automatic charging when anchor is stowed.
User Interface Module:
The boat module communicates with a stand-alone display (option) or with the existing GPS plotter or with the existing ECDIS through a NMEA2000 interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Specifications
The complete go-to-market AnchorGuardian solution consists of three modules:
Yes. For yachts working with two anchors, we offer an additional anchor module which integrates seamlessly into the existing AnchorGuardian system on board.
No. AnchorGuardian can be used with any anchor or anchor chain type installed on a vessel.
Operation & Use
Our state-of-the-art AnchorGuardian solution moves your anchoring from reactive to proactive. It provides the experienced captain with more intelligence then what is available today. Force at anchor, how much chain is lying on the seabed, how good the anchor hold is, if the anchor is moving how it’s moving or how fast it’s moving and more – all enabling the captain to make informed and safe decisions based on factual, in real-time, data.
AnchorGuardian does not manage the anchoring procedure, nor does it replace a captain or crew member. It also does not require you to change how you anchor.
What it does do is provide on-going intelligence about what is happening with the anchor in real time. This is intelligence not yet available today.
It is basically the eyes and ears of the captain down at the anchor.
Our intuitive and sophisticated AnchorGuardian system does not require any special preparation. The anchor is deployed as usual. The information flow starts automatically when you begin the lowering process and ends automatically when the anchor is stowed.
Safety & Regulations
AnchorGuardian alerts the captain and crew before any anchor movement or damage takes place. A dragging anchor creates environmental havoc. It rips up the seabed in minutes and destroys the delicate ecosystem which took years to grow. This is our contribution to preserve and protect the ocean and all that live in it.
As AnchorGuardian is inserted between anchor and chain, if a yacht is certified, then our solution needs equally to be certified. For this purpose, and to ensure safety, we are working to receive all major class certifications.
General Information
Any size of vessel that requires an anchor can and should use the AnchorGuardian solution. Together we bring more safety to anchoring for sailor, ship and sea.
Yes. AnchorGuardian can be installed on existing and new build vessels.
An additional AnchorGuardian app can be installed on any regular android or apple phone or tablet making you independent yet remaining safe wherever your boat wifi is accessible.
AnchorGuardian does not change how you anchor. Nor do you have to do anything differently than what you have done up to now. What it does provide is a wealth of intelligence in real time of what is happening with the anchor. It provides a level of safety and peace of mind not yet available on the market today.
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