Swiss Ocean Tech

Safe anchoring for sailor, ship and sea

Providing safety during anchoring by identifying in real-time the dangerous dragging of the anchor.

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Swiss Ocean Tech

Swiss Ocean Tech AG is a Swiss marine technology company founded in 2020 by an international team with expertise in engineering, navigation, mechatronics and communications.

The company develops AnchorGuardian, its anchor monitoring system, and manages the technology, certification, production and strategic development behind the product.

Swiss Ocean Tech works with maritime, research and industry partners to bring safer and more informed anchoring to the market.

For current AnchorGuardian product information, technical specifications and news, visit the dedicated AnchorGuardian website.

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Bringing safety to anchoring

Our mission is to meticulously facilitate the entire anchoring procedure, from laying the anchor, through the vessel being at anchor, to the final stage of lifting the anchor. This commitment extends across a spectrum of vessels, including leisure boats, merchant ships, fishing vessels, and superyachts.

We are devoted to providing comprehensive information essential for safe anchoring, prioritizing the well-being of sailors, the integrity of ships, and the preservation of the marine environment. Regardless of the maritime category, our dedication remains unwavering, offering a universal standard for anchoring safety.

  • Providing early alarms
  • Real-time identification of a dragging anchor
  • Monitoring absolute movement of the anchor
  • Contributing to the preservation of the environment
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Why do we care?

Despite advanced naval navigation equipment, current technology fails to provide the crew with real-time information on the extent, speed, and manner in which the anchor may be dragging.
There is no peace of mind when anchoring.

Awards

Thanks to the dedication and efforts of our talented team, our innovative AnchorGuardian solution has gained recognition from various bodies, both within and outside the industry, emphasizing sustainability, design, innovation, and impact driven technology.

Winner2026
SOT 6 Award
SOT 5 Award
SOT 2 Award
SOT 3 Award
SOT 4 Award

What our team have to say

It is easy to throw a complex system at a complex task. But solving it the smart way is what ultimately creates a meaningful solution.
Stephan Nigg

Senior Hardware Engineer and Co-Founder

Stephan Nigg
Sophisticated, precise, and safe. That is what anchoring should be.
Prof. Dr. Jörg Wagner

Intertial Navigation and Algorithms Specialist and Co-Founder

Jörg Wagner
I am fascinated by underwater technology and underwater life. I study it, work with it, photograph it and spend my free time around it. It is worth every minute of my time.
Erik Asplund

Hydroacoustics and Signal Processing Specialist and Co-Founder

Erik Asplund
Being able to follow our passions whilst providing increased safety for lives above and below the water surface inspires me on our path.
Suzy Chisholm

Head of Company Communications and Co-Founder

Suzy Chisholm
Achieving a lifelong ambition of safe anchoring together with a great, innovative team provides me with immense satisfaction.
Thomas Frizlen

Managing Director and Founder

Thomas Frizlen
As an avid sailor, I am passionate about building innovative products that make crew and passengers happy and safe.
Thomas Burch

Head of Development and Co-Founder

Thomas Burch

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