Who we are

Who We Are

AnchorGuardian is a Swiss Ocean Tech brand. Our mission is to ensure that no matter the size of a vessel – whether it be a leisure boat, merchant ship, fishing vessel or superyacht – all information needed whilst anchoring is available to ensure safety for sailor, ship and sea.

We are continuously talking
to captains. When it comes to
anchoring, we understand
what they need.

Over the past 10 years, we have spoken to 300+ superyacht captains about their anchoring procedures and challenges. More importantly, they have told us what they wish for to make anchoring safer for both themselves, their crew & passengers and the ocean they came to enjoy.
AnchorGuardian has been developed to answer specifically those wishes and concerns.

Our Values

Celebrate the individual

We celebrate and support the uniqueness of every individual. We recognize the strength it brings to our company. We check our biases, we are open to change, we accept differences, but we remain focused on a common goal.

Take safety seriously

We take safety seriously, integrating this mindset into all aspects of our work. We believe an anchored boat should never bring harm to man or marine life.

Trust & respect

We respect the basics of common decency. We trust each other and exemplify this behavior in all we do and with everyone we interact – without exception.

Embrace the crew

We embrace “us” as a whole, forging a strong foundation for Swiss Ocean Tech. We listen, we rely on one another but most importantly, we fail and succeed together, as a crew.

Honor the oceans

We recognize our responsibility to honor and protect the oceans in all we do. We are tied to the oceans and their health ensures our health.

Be smart, not complex

We provide smart solutions to complex problems.

Believe there is a way,
then find it

We believe there is always a way: thinking out of the box, taking initiative, learning from mistakes and exploring uncharted waters.

Take value
beyond the horizon

Our success is measured by the value we create for the user and by the level of satisfaction we bring to all those who interact with us.

Meet the Team

AnchorGuardian was developed by a group of like-minded professionals who are passionate about contributing to the safety of all those at sea.

Our expertise in sailing, navigation, electrical engineering, mechatronics and communication both above and below the water surface allows us to design a solution that meets the most demanding needs.

Team Christmas picture 2023
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Thomas Frizlen

Managing Director & Founder

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Stephan Nigg

Senior Hardware Engineer & Co-Founder

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Suzy Chisholm

Head of Company Communications & Co-Founder

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Erik Asplund

Hydroacoustics and Signal Processing Specialist & Co-Founder

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Thomas Burch

Head of Research & Development and Co-Founder

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Prof. Dr. Jörg F. Wagner

Inertial Navigation and Algorithms specialist and Co-Founder

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Andreas Schück

Head of Finance

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Dr. Nikolai Kronenwett

Algorithm Developer

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Edgar Vela

Electronics Hardware Engineer

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Nilo

Honorary Mascot & Sounding Board

Hear it from the team

Cea quia quist, utem vel mostrum quodit et, int et et iliquas

Cea quia quist, utem vel mostrum quodit et, int et et iliquas

Cea quia quist, utem vel mostrum quodit et, int et et iliquas

Development Partners

Industry Partners

Thomas Frizlen

Managing Director & Founder

“There is simply no solution existing today which will alert a sailor when their anchor is about to move.  That is why I developed together with the team AnchorGuardian”.

General Manager profile.
Background as BU manager; VP Supply Chain Mgmt; Head of Export Sales; Director Supplier Quality; Product Manager; Sailing Instructor & Charter Skipper

Stephan Nigg

Senior Hardware Engineer and Co-Founder

My mind enjoys solving something which has never been solved. Creating something today which was not here yesterday and with Swiss Ocean Tech, I have the perfect playing field to do just that”

10 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing embedded systems ranging from high performance computing modules to low power mobile devices.

Suzy Chisholm

Head of Company Communications & Co-Founder

“I build bridges between people and ideas. I find great joy in bringing people together. I love to strive for that common ground, and in almost all cases, it can be found with the right approach and attention.”  

20 years of experience in all things marketing, communication and PR for global corporations as well as NGO’s. 

Erik Asplund

Hydroacoustics and Signal Processing Specialist & Co-Founder

“You start with just an idea combined with much creative energy and curiosity, and as the team grows, the idea begins to take shape. It isn’t always easy, you solve one problem here only to have three other problems rear their head somewhere else, but I can tell you, it is always fun”.

Design of electronic sensor systems. Signal processing & acoustic systems for military and offshore applications.

Thomas Burch

Head of R&D & Co-Founder

I am deeply passionate about fusing bright ideas and expertise within a team of brilliant people. It is through this collaborative effort that world-class technologies emerge.

20 years of experience in sensor development, systems engineering and management of multidisciplinary R&D projects for various industries, including medical, automotive and space applications.

Prof. Dr. Jörg F. Wagner

Inertial Navigation and Algorithms Specialist and Co-Founder

“Providing a solution to the anchor dragging dilemma is far from trivial.  There are so many conditions to contend with:  the element of water, restricted vision, sharp shocks and quick motions, underwater communication, varying temperatures etc.  It is complex but that is of course the beauty of it.  We engineers love to take something complex and make it practicable.”

Professor for flight measuring technology at the University of Stuttgart. Renowned specialist, recognized as leading expert in the area of algorithm-based navigation.

Andreas Schück

Head of Finance

Dr. Nikolai Kronenwett

Senior Algorithm Developer

“We are revolutionizing the standard procedure for anchoring.  It is equally a challenge as much as a thrill to be able to work on this innovative solution.”

PhD in multisensor data fusion; Enthusiasm for signal processing, inertial navigation, pattern recognition and Kalman filtering.

Edgar Vela

Electronics Hardware Engineer

“Embedded hardware development is the art of creating magic out of wires, chips, and code.”

Embedded systems developer, digital signal processing researcher and AI enthusiast.

Nilo

Our beloved mascot.

Always ready to listen. The best sounding board ever.

Willing to do anything for food and supremely generous with handing out love.