Intelligence Overview
VENTURA H. PTRL19 · MMSI 338304801 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Los Angeles
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#52
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
225
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
4
Dark Events
7
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
33
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
29
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
868km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 7 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where VENTURA H. PTRL19 was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 33 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 868 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 29 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 — 38 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 151.2° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 22 | HIGH | 0.8991 | Los Angeles | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| April 2024 | 16 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL |
| May 2024 | 24 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| June 2024 | 35 | HIGH | 0.8578 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| July 2024 | 20 | HIGH | 0.8804 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 23 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| September 2024 | 16 | CRITICAL | 0.9144 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL |
| October 2024 | 34 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| November 2024 | 18 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 17 | HIGH | 0.8973 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
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 | 7 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 33 jumps · max 867.8km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 29 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 38 events · max COG std 151.2° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 4 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Los Angeles and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
225 detections across 107 individual events (avg 22.5/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-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 151.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 38 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
38 events
38 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 867.8km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 33 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
33 events
33 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: 29 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
29 events
29 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 7 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
7 events
7 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9175
Global Rank
#52
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 7 | ×3 | 21.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 33 | ×2 | 66.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 29 | ×1 | 29.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 38 | ×0.5 | 19.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 29 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
29
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 · 33 events · Max jump: 868 km
Total Events
33
Max Jump Distance
868 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 · 38 events · Max COG std: 151.2°
Total Events
38
Max COG Std Dev
151.2°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 7 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
7
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-03-06T00:34:30
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.2521°N, 119.2673°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
17.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
0.7 knots SOG
Displacement
58.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7384 · MEDIUM
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-04-24T02:43:38
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.2522°N, 119.2672°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
14.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.1 knots SOG
Displacement
58.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6722 · MEDIUM
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-10-02T01:53:39
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
30.9724°N, 118.0464°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
14.3 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
102.2 knots SOG
Displacement
114.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.8565 · HIGH
Assessment
High-speed approach (102.2 kn) before AIS deactivation — evasion pattern detected.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-10-08T04:17:00
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.2507°N, 119.2677°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
11.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.8 knots SOG
Displacement
58.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6098 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-12-10T05:43:44
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.2522°N, 119.2672°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
11.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.1 knots SOG
Displacement
58.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6004 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #6 — 2024-12-18T03:43:31
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.2523°N, 119.2673°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
11.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
2.5 knots SOG
Displacement
58.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6073 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #7 — 2024-12-30T01:23:10
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.2524°N, 119.2671°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
15.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
2.8 knots SOG
Displacement
58.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6797 · MEDIUM
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
Port History
4 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 | 85 | 0.7970 | 69.3 | STANDARD |
| San Diego | 🇺🇸 | 14 | 0.7067 | 104.9 | STANDARD |
| Oakland | 🇺🇸 | 5 | 0.8083 | 104.7 | STANDARD |
| Long Beach | 🇺🇸 | 3 | 0.6744 | 55.2 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Los Angeles — Port Profile
85 detections · Avg score 0.7970 · Avg distance 69.3 NM
Total Detections
85
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7970
Avg Distance NM
69.3
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
85 of 107 total detections (79.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
69.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 San Diego — Port Profile
14 detections · Avg score 0.7067 · Avg distance 104.9 NM
Total Detections
14
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7067
Avg Distance NM
104.9
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
14 of 107 total detections (13.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
104.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Oakland — Port Profile
5 detections · Avg score 0.8083 · Avg distance 104.7 NM
Total Detections
5
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8083
Avg Distance NM
104.7
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
5 of 107 total detections (4.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
104.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Long Beach — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.6744 · Avg distance 55.2 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6744
Avg Distance NM
55.2
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
3 of 107 total detections (2.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
55.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
VENTURA H. PTRL19
MMSI
338304801
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Los Angeles
Detection Period
10 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 225 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)