Learnings from a High-Profile Collision: Prioritizing Safety and Preparedness at Sea
The purpose of this blog isn’t to revisit the sensationalism but to focus on the crucial lessons we can learn.
From Croatia to Türkiye: A Guide to Posidonia Regulations
#3 of 6-Part Blog Series dedicated to the protection of Posidonia and seagrass meadows from the detrimental effects of dragging anchors.
Why Yacht Captains Facing Anchorage Fines are mostly Non-French
#2 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 […]
Navigating Posidonia: Anchorage Regulations for Yachts in the French Riviera
#1 of 6-Part Blog Series dedicated to the protection of Posidonia and seagrass meadows from the detrimental effects of dragging anchors. On World Ocean Day, June 8th, we are excited to launch a special six-part series dedicated to the protection of Posidonia and seagrass meadows from the detrimental effects of dragging anchors. Posidonia oceanica, often […]
Let’s Talk Seagrass
March is Seagrass Month Let’s talk Swiss Ocean Tech and why we focus so much on seagrass. Anchors destroy seagrass. They rip up a seabed in minutes, destroying a delicate eco-system which took years to grow. Not only that, but we lose a home to thousands of diverse marine life and a massive carbon sink […]
Anchoring in the 21st Century: Navigating Safety and Environmental Concerns
The global maritime industry relies on human judgement and the best technology existing to minimize harm to person and the environment. As we all know however, human judgement is flawed and when it comes to anchoring technology, very little has changed over the years. Captains have been using the same tried-and-true methods for centuries. This […]
Meet Nilo – Our Zen Master and Sounding Board
What attracted you to Swiss Ocean Tech? It all happened pretty much organically. Being part of Thomas Frizlen’s family, I just seamlessly became the company’s sounding board and “Zen Master”. By the way, those descriptions were not my idea, but I think they suit me. I am the kind of dog who likes harmony, peace […]
Anchor Chains Break…But that doesn’t mean our vessels have to as well
When the superyacht Nakoa broke loose from its moorings Feb. 19, the crew could not react fast enough to thwart disaster. Now Nakoa lies at the bottom of the sea but only after first damaging coral rock and the protected coastal area of the Honolulu Bay. Managing risk is all about being prepared for the […]
What seagrass and our birthday have in common
Happy Birthday Swiss Ocean Tech!We just made it to 3 and we couldn’t be prouder. We figure the best way to celebrate is by drawing attention to seagrass. Why seagrass? For 2 very good reasons: Seagrass and anchoring are intricately entwined, so it makes sense for us to focus on it. March is the month […]
Meet Thomas Burch – Founder Interview Series 6/6
“My whole career has been focused on fusing bright ideas from brilliant people to create world-class technologies.” says Thomas (Thomi) Burch, Head of Research & Development and co-founder of Swiss Ocean Tech (SOC). If ever there has been a straight line along a career path, then Thomi’s professional life provides the perfect example. Having […]