Intelligence Overview
INDIANA HARBOR · MMSI 366938730 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Detroit
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#48
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
231
Months Active
11/12
Unique Ports
4
Dark Events
5
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
25
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 5 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where INDIANA HARBOR was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 25 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 — 90 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 129.7° 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 | 20 | HIGH | 0.8660 | Detroit | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| March 2024 | 7 | MEDIUM | 0.7200 | Detroit | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 21 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Thunder Bay | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| May 2024 | 23 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Detroit | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 20 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Detroit | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| July 2024 | 22 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Detroit | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 27 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Detroit | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| September 2024 | 19 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Detroit | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 25 | HIGH | 0.8741 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL |
| November 2024 | 23 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Detroit | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| December 2024 | 24 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Thunder Bay | 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 | 5 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 25 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 90 events · max COG std 129.7° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 4 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Detroit and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
11 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
231 detections across 120 individual events (avg 21.0/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 129.7°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 90 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
90 events
90 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: 25 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
25 events
25 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 5 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
5 events
5 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9100
Global Rank
#48
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 5 | ×3 | 15.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 25 | ×1 | 25.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 90 | ×0.5 | 45.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 25 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
25
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 · 90 events · Max COG std: 129.7°
Total Events
90
Max COG Std Dev
129.7°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 5 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
5
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-01-12T01:44:47
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
46.8814°N, 84.9077°W — Thunder Bay
AIS Gap Duration
14.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.7 knots SOG
Displacement
197.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7904 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-10-07T00:06:19
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
48.3498°N, 87.2720°W — Thunder Bay
AIS Gap Duration
11.7 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.8 knots SOG
Displacement
78.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7293 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-10-19T05:01:13
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
41.8765°N, 82.6057°W — Detroit
AIS Gap Duration
7.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
9.8 knots SOG
Displacement
33.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5506 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-10-23T04:25:04
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
48.5882°N, 87.7308°W — Thunder Bay
AIS Gap Duration
14.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.6 knots SOG
Displacement
61.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.8058 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-10-31T05:22:35
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
47.0809°N, 85.9395°W — Thunder Bay
AIS Gap Duration
7.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.6 knots SOG
Displacement
154.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5895 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
4 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 🇺🇸 | 53 | 0.6021 | 109.5 | STANDARD |
| Thunder Bay | 🇨🇦 | 34 | 0.6410 | 167.5 | STANDARD |
| Duluth | 🇺🇸 | 23 | 0.6637 | 22.2 | STANDARD |
| Chicago | 🇺🇸 | 10 | 0.7014 | 22.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Detroit — Port Profile
53 detections · Avg score 0.6021 · Avg distance 109.5 NM
Total Detections
53
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6021
Avg Distance NM
109.5
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Detroit
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
53 of 120 total detections (44.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
109.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Thunder Bay — Port Profile
34 detections · Avg score 0.6410 · Avg distance 167.5 NM
Total Detections
34
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6410
Avg Distance NM
167.5
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Thunder Bay
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇦 CA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
34 of 120 total detections (28.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
167.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Duluth — Port Profile
23 detections · Avg score 0.6637 · Avg distance 22.2 NM
Total Detections
23
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6637
Avg Distance NM
22.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Duluth
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
23 of 120 total detections (19.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
22.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Chicago — Port Profile
10 detections · Avg score 0.7014 · Avg distance 22.1 NM
Total Detections
10
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7014
Avg Distance NM
22.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Chicago
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
10 of 120 total detections (8.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
22.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
INDIANA HARBOR
MMSI
366938730
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
366 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Detroit
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 231 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)