Intelligence Overview
PILOT BOAT POTOMAC · MMSI 367481380 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Baltimore
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#36
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
257
Months Active
11/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
19
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
4
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 19 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where PILOT BOAT POTOMAC was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 4 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 — 121 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 207.5° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | 20 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Norfolk | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 20 | MEDIUM | 0.7036 | Norfolk | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 21 | MEDIUM | 0.7001 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| May 2024 | 20 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 22 | MEDIUM | 0.7083 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| July 2024 | 27 | MEDIUM | 0.7471 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| August 2024 | 23 | MEDIUM | 0.7226 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 21 | MEDIUM | 0.6967 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| October 2024 | 25 | HIGH | 0.8028 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| November 2024 | 31 | HIGH | 0.7856 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| December 2024 | 27 | HIGH | 0.8037 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
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 | 19 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 4 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 121 events · max COG std 207.5° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Baltimore and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
11 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
257 detections across 144 individual events (avg 23.4/month)
Active Techniques
⟳ ZIGZAG ◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED
Threat Category
High-Confidence AIS Manipulation — Multiple confirmed evasion techniques
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 207.5°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 121 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
121 events
121 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 19 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
19 events
19 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: 4 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.7746
Global Rank
#36
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 19 | ×3 | 57.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 4 | ×1 | 4.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 121 | ×0.5 | 60.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 4 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
4
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 |
|---|
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 121 events · Max COG std: 207.5°
Total Events
121
Max COG Std Dev
207.5°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 19 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
19
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-03-09T03:19:02
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3218°N, 76.4559°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
7.3 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.5 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5268 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-04-05T01:47:18
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3217°N, 76.4549°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
6.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.4 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5189 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-04-25T11:15:06
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3214°N, 76.4520°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
7.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.2 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5202 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-10-15T03:26:08
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3217°N, 76.4548°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
16.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.2 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7154 · MEDIUM
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-10-17T10:20:46
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3216°N, 76.4556°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
9.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.2 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5720 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #6 — 2024-10-21T04:48:04
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3190°N, 76.4478°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
10.7 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
22.2 knots SOG
Displacement
57.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5949 · LOW
Assessment
High-speed approach (22.2 kn) before AIS deactivation — evasion pattern detected.
◐ DARK EVENT #7 — 2024-10-23T06:18:02
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3218°N, 76.4539°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
7.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.9 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5387 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #8 — 2024-10-31T05:16:54
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3216°N, 76.4526°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
9.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.0 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5611 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #9 — 2024-11-05T06:13:05
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3218°N, 76.4560°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
7.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.4 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5357 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #10 — 2024-11-08T03:18:42
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.3217°N, 76.4551°W — Baltimore
AIS Gap Duration
12.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.3 knots SOG
Displacement
57.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6303 · MEDIUM
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
2 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 🇺🇸 | 119 | 0.8413 | 55.9 | STANDARD |
| Norfolk | 🇺🇸 | 25 | 0.8886 | 11.4 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Baltimore — Port Profile
119 detections · Avg score 0.8413 · Avg distance 55.9 NM
Total Detections
119
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8413
Avg Distance NM
55.9
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Baltimore
Coordinates: 39.290°N, 76.615°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
119 of 144 total detections (82.6%)
Avg Distance from Port
55.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Norfolk — Port Profile
25 detections · Avg score 0.8886 · Avg distance 11.4 NM
Total Detections
25
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8886
Avg Distance NM
11.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Norfolk
Coordinates: 36.847°N, 76.293°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
25 of 144 total detections (17.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
11.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
PILOT BOAT POTOMAC
MMSI
367481380
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Baltimore
Detection Period
11 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 257 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)