Intelligence Overview
ADRIATIC · MMSI 338355282 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Tacoma
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#38
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
249
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
6
Position Jumps
61
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
72
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
4,139km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 61 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 4,139 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 72 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 — 65 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 190.9° 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 | 35 | HIGH | 0.8582 | Victoria | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| February 2024 | 43 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Portland OR | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 44 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 22 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 12 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tacoma | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.8987 | Victoria | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| July 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.7442 | Portland OR | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 20 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Victoria | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.8304 | Vancouver | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 14 | CRITICAL | 0.9031 | Victoria | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.8955 | Tacoma | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| December 2024 | 31 | 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 | 61 jumps · max 4138.6km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 72 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 65 events · max COG std 190.9° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 6 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Tacoma and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
249 detections across 198 individual events (avg 20.8/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: 72 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
72 events
72 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 190.9°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 65 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
65 events
65 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 4138.6km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 61 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
61 events
61 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9025
Global Rank
#38
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 61 | ×2 | 122.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 72 | ×1 | 72.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 65 | ×0.5 | 32.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 72 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
72
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 · 61 events · Max jump: 4,139 km
Total Events
61
Max Jump Distance
4,139 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 · 65 events · Max COG std: 190.9°
Total Events
65
Max COG Std Dev
190.9°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
6 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 🇨🇦 | 131 | 0.7704 | 61.5 | STANDARD |
| Tacoma | 🇺🇸 | 21 | 0.7409 | 62.7 | STANDARD |
| Vancouver | 🇨🇦 | 16 | 0.7280 | 68.7 | STANDARD |
| Portland OR | 🇺🇸 | 14 | 0.7733 | 55.6 | STANDARD |
| Seattle | 🇺🇸 | 12 | 0.6889 | 52.2 | STANDARD |
| San Diego | 🇺🇸 | 4 | 0.9500 | 349.2 | STANDARD |
🇨🇦 Victoria — Port Profile
131 detections · Avg score 0.7704 · Avg distance 61.5 NM
Total Detections
131
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7704
Avg Distance NM
61.5
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
131 of 198 total detections (66.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
61.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Tacoma — Port Profile
21 detections · Avg score 0.7409 · Avg distance 62.7 NM
Total Detections
21
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7409
Avg Distance NM
62.7
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
21 of 198 total detections (10.6%)
Avg Distance from Port
62.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Vancouver — Port Profile
16 detections · Avg score 0.7280 · Avg distance 68.7 NM
Total Detections
16
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7280
Avg Distance NM
68.7
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
16 of 198 total detections (8.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
68.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Portland OR — Port Profile
14 detections · Avg score 0.7733 · Avg distance 55.6 NM
Total Detections
14
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7733
Avg Distance NM
55.6
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Portland OR
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
14 of 198 total detections (7.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
55.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Seattle — Port Profile
12 detections · Avg score 0.6889 · Avg distance 52.2 NM
Total Detections
12
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6889
Avg Distance NM
52.2
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
12 of 198 total detections (6.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
52.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 San Diego — Port Profile
4 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 349.2 NM
Total Detections
4
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
349.2
Possible spoofed coords
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
4 of 198 total detections (2.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
349.2 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
ADRIATIC
MMSI
338355282
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 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 249 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)