Intelligence Overview
TITUS · MMSI 338034287 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Long Beach
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#19
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
355
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
8
Dark Events
1
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
89
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
84
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
2,156km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 1 Event
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where TITUS was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 89 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 2,156 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 84 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 — 40 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 145.7° 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 | 14 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Long Beach | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 30 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 21 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Long Beach | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 24 | CRITICAL | 0.9014 | Long Beach | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 31 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Long Beach | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 24 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 30 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| August 2024 | 30 | CRITICAL | 0.9330 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 26 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Long Beach | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 49 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| November 2024 | 48 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Long Beach | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 28 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Long Beach | 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 | CONFIRMED | 1 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 89 jumps · max 2156.3km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 84 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 40 events · max COG std 145.7° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 8 unique ports | HIGH |
| High-Risk Port Proximity: Manzanillo | CONFIRMED | 3 detections | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Long Beach and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
355 detections across 214 individual events (avg 29.6/month)
Active Techniques
⟳ ZIGZAG ◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED ⊕ POS JUMP
Threat Category
High-Confidence AIS Manipulation — Multiple confirmed evasion techniques
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 2156.3km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 89 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
89 events
89 events
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: 84 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
84 events
84 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 145.7°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 40 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
40 events
40 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 1 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
1 events
1 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9445
Global Rank
#19
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 1 | ×3 | 3.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 89 | ×2 | 178.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 84 | ×1 | 84.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 40 | ×0.5 | 20.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 84 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
84
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 · 89 events · Max jump: 2,156 km
Total Events
89
Max Jump Distance
2,156 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 · 40 events · Max COG std: 145.7°
Total Events
40
Max COG Std Dev
145.7°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 1 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
1
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-10-31T06:07:10
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.7586°N, 114.9006°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
6.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
28.3 knots SOG
Displacement
264.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.8234 · HIGH
Assessment
High-speed approach (28.3 kn) before AIS deactivation — evasion pattern detected.
Port History
8 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 🇺🇸 | 99 | 0.7802 | 30.5 | STANDARD |
| San Diego | 🇺🇸 | 63 | 0.7756 | 134.1 | STANDARD |
| Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 | 36 | 0.7413 | 83.2 | STANDARD |
| Oakland | 🇺🇸 | 8 | 0.7950 | 137.6 | STANDARD |
| Manzanillo | 🇲🇽 | 3 | 0.7912 | 392.4 | HIGH |
| San Francisco | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.6955 | 90.8 | STANDARD |
| Portland OR | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.8578 | 259.3 | STANDARD |
| Corpus Christi | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.7484 | 371.4 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Long Beach — Port Profile
99 detections · Avg score 0.7802 · Avg distance 30.5 NM
Total Detections
99
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7802
Avg Distance NM
30.5
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Long Beach
Coordinates: 33.754°N, 118.216°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
99 of 214 total detections (46.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
30.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 San Diego — Port Profile
63 detections · Avg score 0.7756 · Avg distance 134.1 NM
Total Detections
63
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7756
Avg Distance NM
134.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at San Diego
Coordinates: 32.715°N, 117.157°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
63 of 214 total detections (29.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
134.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Los Angeles — Port Profile
36 detections · Avg score 0.7413 · Avg distance 83.2 NM
Total Detections
36
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7413
Avg Distance NM
83.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Los Angeles
Coordinates: 33.729°N, 118.264°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
36 of 214 total detections (16.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
83.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Oakland — Port Profile
8 detections · Avg score 0.7950 · Avg distance 137.6 NM
Total Detections
8
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7950
Avg Distance NM
137.6
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Oakland
Coordinates: 37.804°N, 122.271°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
8 of 214 total detections (3.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
137.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇲🇽 Manzanillo — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.7912 · Avg distance 392.4 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7912
Avg Distance NM
392.4
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Manzanillo
Coordinates: 19.054°N, 104.318°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇲🇽 MX
Risk Classification
HIGH — HIGH
Detection Share
3 of 214 total detections (1.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
392.4 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 San Francisco — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.6955 · Avg distance 90.8 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6955
Avg Distance NM
90.8
Port proximity zone
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
2 of 214 total detections (0.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
90.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Portland OR — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.8578 · Avg distance 259.3 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8578
Avg Distance NM
259.3
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Portland OR
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 214 total detections (0.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
259.3 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Corpus Christi — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.7484 · Avg distance 371.4 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7484
Avg Distance NM
371.4
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
1 of 214 total detections (0.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
371.4 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
TITUS
MMSI
338034287
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Long Beach
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 355 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)