Intelligence Overview
AQUAHOLIC · MMSI 367723450 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Tacoma
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#8
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
437
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
16
Position Jumps
87
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
125
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
5,857km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 87 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 5,857 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 125 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 102.2 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 34 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 137.8° std deviation, far exceeding the 50° anomaly threshold. Pattern consistent with surveillance evasion maneuvers or anchor position AIS noise.
Port Detection Summary
Monthly Alert Log — All Months
| Month | Detections | Severity | Score | Nearest Port | Alert Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 33 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 27 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | Prince Rupert | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 26 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 38 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 43 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 47 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 28 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 28 | CRITICAL | 0.9084 | Victoria | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 45 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 38 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Portland OR | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 39 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Portland OR | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 45 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
Activity Map
Detection events plotted · Color-coded by alert type · Drag to pan · Scroll to zoom
● Speed Anomaly
● Position Jump
● Zigzag
● Dark Vessel
● Rendezvous
Threat Intelligence
Analytical confidence: HIGH · Multi-indicator assessment
Threat Indicators Matrix
| Indicator | Status | Evidence | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIS Blackout / Dark Vessel | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 87 jumps · max 5856.7km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 125 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 34 events · max COG std 137.8° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 16 unique ports | HIGH |
| High-Risk Port Proximity: Colon | CONFIRMED | 0 detections | HIGH |
| High-Risk Port Proximity: Veracruz | CONFIRMED | 0 detections | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Tacoma and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
437 detections across 246 individual events (avg 36.4/month)
Active Techniques
⊕ POS JUMP ⟳ ZIGZAG ⚡ SPEED
Threat Category
High-Confidence AIS Manipulation — Multiple confirmed evasion techniques
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
MAR-T001
RTE-ANO-001
Velocity Fraud
AIS SOG field manipulation to broadcast impossible speeds up to 102.2 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 125 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
125 events
125 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 5856.7km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 87 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
87 events
87 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 137.8°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 34 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
34 events
34 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9446
Global Rank
#8
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 87 | ×2 | 174.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 125 | ×1 | 125.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 34 | ×0.5 | 17.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 125 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
125
Max Reported SOG
102.2 kn
Indicator ID
RTE-ANO-001
Speed Anomaly Events (Top 50 by score)
| Date | Max SOG (kn) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 87 events · Max jump: 5,857 km
Total Events
87
Max Jump Distance
5,857 km
Indicator ID
AIS-MAN-003
Position Jump Events (Top 50 by distance)
| Date | Jump (km) | Implied Speed (kn) | Score | Severity | Spoofed-To Port | Coordinates |
|---|
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 34 events · Max COG std: 137.8°
Total Events
34
Max COG Std Dev
137.8°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
16 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 🇺🇸 | 116 | 0.7545 | 14.9 | STANDARD |
| Portland OR | 🇺🇸 | 40 | 0.7685 | 140.0 | STANDARD |
| Seattle | 🇺🇸 | 39 | 0.6748 | 37.9 | STANDARD |
| Victoria | 🇨🇦 | 14 | 0.7282 | 88.2 | STANDARD |
| Vancouver | 🇨🇦 | 10 | 0.7412 | 99.3 | STANDARD |
| Prince Rupert | 🇨🇦 | 9 | 0.8946 | 252.7 | STANDARD |
| San Francisco | 🇺🇸 | 6 | 0.8584 | 218.6 | STANDARD |
| Corpus Christi | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.9500 | 436.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Tacoma — Port Profile
116 detections · Avg score 0.7545 · Avg distance 14.9 NM
Total Detections
116
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7545
Avg Distance NM
14.9
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Tacoma
Coordinates: 47.254°N, 122.411°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
116 of 246 total detections (47.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
14.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Portland OR — Port Profile
40 detections · Avg score 0.7685 · Avg distance 140.0 NM
Total Detections
40
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7685
Avg Distance NM
140.0
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Portland OR
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
40 of 246 total detections (16.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
140.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Seattle — Port Profile
39 detections · Avg score 0.6748 · Avg distance 37.9 NM
Total Detections
39
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6748
Avg Distance NM
37.9
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Seattle
Coordinates: 47.601°N, 122.334°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
39 of 246 total detections (15.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
37.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Victoria — Port Profile
14 detections · Avg score 0.7282 · Avg distance 88.2 NM
Total Detections
14
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7282
Avg Distance NM
88.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Victoria
Coordinates: 48.424°N, 123.370°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇦 CA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
14 of 246 total detections (5.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
88.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Vancouver — Port Profile
10 detections · Avg score 0.7412 · Avg distance 99.3 NM
Total Detections
10
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7412
Avg Distance NM
99.3
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.283°N, 123.120°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇦 CA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
10 of 246 total detections (4.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
99.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Prince Rupert — Port Profile
9 detections · Avg score 0.8946 · Avg distance 252.7 NM
Total Detections
9
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8946
Avg Distance NM
252.7
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Prince Rupert
Coordinates: 54.317°N, 130.327°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇦 CA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
9 of 246 total detections (3.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
252.7 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 San Francisco — Port Profile
6 detections · Avg score 0.8584 · Avg distance 218.6 NM
Total Detections
6
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8584
Avg Distance NM
218.6
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at San Francisco
Coordinates: 37.775°N, 122.419°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
6 of 246 total detections (2.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
218.6 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Corpus Christi — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 436.1 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
436.1
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Corpus Christi
Coordinates: 27.800°N, 97.396°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 246 total detections (0.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
436.1 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
AQUAHOLIC
MMSI
367723450
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Tacoma
Detection Period
12 months (2024)
Registered Owner
Pending registry lookup
Beneficial Owner
Requires FinCEN CDD query
OFAC SDN Status
Pending cross-reference
Recommended Action
Physical inspection + full registry query
Vessel Type Analysis
AIS declared type · Physical capability vs. observed behavior
Type Mismatch Assessment
AIS Declared Type
vessel_type=37 (Pleasure Craft)
Behavior Consistency
INCONSISTENT — year-round multi-port operations with 437 anomalous events are not consistent with pleasure craft use
Speed Capability
Reported 102.2 kn — physically impossible for Type 37 (max ~45 kn high-performance)
Inspection Priority
HIGH — Recommend USCG/CBSA physical boarding and documentation review
Applicable Statutes
47 C.F.R. § 80.953 (AIS falsification) · 33 C.F.R. § 164.46 (AIS carriage) · 21 U.S.C. § 955 (maritime drug law)