Anchoring in the Superyacht Era: A Conversation from the Palma Boat Show
Ben and Damien talk “dragging anchors” At last year’s Palma Boat Show, Ben Taylor had the pleasure of speaking with superyacht Captain Damien Carr to discuss a topic that remains surprisingly unchanged: anchoring. Despite the rapid advancements in marine technology, anchoring still relies heavily on experience, intuition, and expertise. The Reality of Superyacht Anchoring […]
Ready for the Next Anchoring Evolution
Successful sea trial with AnchorGuardian’s 1st customer I think it is fair to say, the day didn’t start out so well. The weather app forecasted 30% rain with 20-30 knots of wind. Considering we wanted to film the entire sea trial both above and below the water’s surface, that didn’t bode well. When we arrived […]
Press Release: Paving the Way for Enhanced Seagrass Preservation
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, […]
Press Release: Marking a New Era in Anchoring Safety
Swiss Ocean Tech’s AnchorGuardian Marks a New Era in Anchor Safety with FirstSuccessful Installation 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 has successfully completed the first real-world installation of AnchorGuardian, its groundbreaking anchor monitoring […]
Interview with Captain Damien: “It is in a League of Its Own”
Interview with Superyacht Captain Damien Carr on M/Y Felis (Feb. 25, 2025) Damien, we just spent a whole day anchoring and testing your AnchorGuardian system. How would you describe the experience? It worked out really nicely! The wind conditions were great, we had 15-20 knots and beautiful clear water, and it allowed us to carry […]
Anchoring Responsibly: Protecting Seagrass Meadows Amidst a Booming Yachting Industry
Shining a Light on Seagrass As we observe World Seagrass Month this March, it’s imperative to reflect on the delicate balance between our passion for yachting and the health of marine ecosystems. Seagrass meadows, often overshadowed by their more glamorous counterparts like coral reefs, play a pivotal role in maintaining ocean health. However, the rapid […]
Top Winner of Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge
Swiss Ocean Tech: Championing a Regenerative Blue Economy with AnchorGuardian At Swiss Ocean Tech, our commitment to safeguarding marine ecosystems has been recognized on a global platform. We are honored to be among the winners of UpLink’s Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge, an initiative by the World Economic Forum (WEF) aimed at uncovering innovative solutions to […]
The RAMOGE Agreement : Why It Matters For Yachts & Captains
#6 of 6-Part Blog Series dedicated to the protection of Posidonia and seagrass meadows from the detrimental effects of dragging anchors. As a company committed to marine conservation, we believe that raising awareness and educating the yachting community about responsible anchoring practices is vital. By starting this series on World Ocean Day, we aim to highlight […]
The Mediterranean Continental Shelf: Biodiversity and the Impact of Anchoring on Shallow Sea Habitats
#5 of 6-Part Blog Series dedicated to the protection of Posidonia and seagrass meadows from the detrimental effects of dragging anchors. As a company committed to marine conservation, we believe that raising awareness and educating the yachting community about responsible anchoring practices is vital. By starting this series on World Ocean Day, we aim to highlight […]
Anchoring Safety Reimagined: Anchor Modules Now Individually Lloyds Class Certified
Our AnchorGuardian solution has reached another significant milestone. While we have proudly held Lloyds class certification for over two years, beginning with our testing pilot, we are excited to announce that we have now achieved individual certification for each AnchorGuardian anchor module. This means that every unit being installed has been individually tested and approved, […]