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.
Thomas Frizlen
Managing Director & Founder
Stephan Nigg
Senior Hardware Engineer & Co-Founder
Suzy Chisholm
Head of Company Communications & Co-Founder
Erik Asplund
Hydroacoustics and Signal Processing Specialist & Co-Founder
Thomas Burch
Head of Research & Development and Co-Founder
Prof. Dr. Jörg F. Wagner
Inertial Navigation and Algorithms specialist and Co-Founder
Andreas Schück
Head of Finance
Dr. Nikolai Kronenwett
Senior Algorithm Developer
Edgar Vela
Electronics Hardware Engineer
Development Partners
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