Garmin Guardian Asset Protection

Prevent damage by marine vessels to subsea assets

Automatically send proactive warning messages directly to vessels’ electronic navigation systems

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN

No one is immune. Incidents can occur anywhere, anytime.

Increase in vessel traffic in the last 20 years

Serious or very serious marine incidents each year

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Of marine incidents are caused by human error

YOUR Duty of Care

Reducing the risk of incidents is realistic and achievable

Reduce Costs

Reduce reactive monitoring costs and spend on repairs through proactive automated prevention of incidents. Use data as evidence to recover costs if an incident does occur.

People and the Environment

Prevent harm by reducing the risk of an incident or getting early warnings of inevitable collisions.

Protect Revenue

Improve business continuity and protect your reputation through fewer incidents and demonstrating your commitment to reducing harm.

The reasonS marine accidents occur

Human error is the leading cause

Crew are unaware of the asset

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Guardian creates digital marks on vessel navigation screens to clearly mark the location of your asset/zone

Crew are not careful enough

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Guardian proactively sends automated messages directly to the vessel’s navigation system when their behavior indicates a risk

PREVENTABLE INCIDENTS

JT Global

Twice in one year, telecommunication cables into Jersey were cut by dragging anchors in a “no anchor” zone.

 

New York Power Authority

Two anchor strikes within ten years damage power cables across Long Island Sound resulting in USD70 million in repair costs.

Pertamina

Oil pipeline dragged 120 meters by anchor, resulting in five fatalities and a 13000-hectare oil spill along 60 km of coastline.

PROOF OF LIABILITY

Even if an incident is unavoidable, or occurs despite automated warnings, Guardian provides proof of presence and behavior for liability purposes.

TRUSTED BY

intercept messages sent in the last 12 months

SECURING ASSETS WITHIN ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES

A wide range of use cases we can protect

Anchor Strikes/Drags

Prevent anchors, trawlers and dredges damaging submarine cables and pipes

Collision Prevention

Prevent accidental vessel collisions with both surface and subsea marine assets

Grounding Prevention

Prevent vessel groundings, even at locations with tidal or seasonal variations

Marine Zone Protection

Prevent accidental marine vessel incursions into defined areas and create zones for vessel traffic

broad range of clients

See who uses Guardian to protect their operations

Submarine Cable Clients

Protect subsea power and communication cables from anchors, trawlers and dredgers.

Gas Clients

Establish safety zones to protect gas pipelines, subsea equipment and surface platforms

Port Clients

Safe and efficient navigation of ships around natural and manmade hazards near ports

Marine Zone Clients

Protect from incursions and incidents in protected zones

HOW IT WORKS

HOW GUARDIAN WORKS

An overview of the core technology we use and how Guardian works.

 

Guardian:Mark

Make assets and hazards visible to marine vessels by placing “digital buoys” (virtual AtoNs) for enhanced safety and protection.

Guardian:Protect

Send 24/7 automated proactive alert messages direct to vessel crews via their navigation system.