Time to Anchor Down on Anchoring
“Time to Anchor Down on Anchoring” highlights a centuries-old practice, which relies on the same basic principle: throwing a heavy object overboard to keep a vessel in place. With 35 million vessels on the water, 2 million regularly anchoring, and 30% of superyachts’ time spent at anchor, issues like dragging anchors pose serious risks. Swiss Ocean Tech has developed AnchorGuardian, which is bringing safety to anchoring through advanced real-time anchor monitoring. However, building a start-up in a centuries old industry comes with its challenges. It’s time to take a fresh look at anchoring.