Intelligence Overview
PLAN DU FOU · MMSI 338217318 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Savannah
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#75
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
193
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
6
Position Jumps
53
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
61
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
3,414km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 53 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 3,414 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 61 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 — 28 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 138.2° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 48 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Charleston | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 17 | HIGH | 0.8746 | Savannah | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 18 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Savannah | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 24 | HIGH | 0.8549 | Savannah | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.8199 | Savannah | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 6 | HIGH | 0.7745 | Charleston | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 19 | CRITICAL | 0.9388 | Charleston | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 12 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Savannah | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 5 | HIGH | 0.8514 | Savannah | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.8193 | Charleston | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7584 | Savannah | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 24 | HIGH | 0.8536 | Charleston | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
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 | 53 jumps · max 3413.6km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 61 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 28 events · max COG std 138.2° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 6 unique ports | HIGH |
| High-Risk Port Proximity: Colon | CONFIRMED | 1 detections | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Savannah and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
193 detections across 142 individual events (avg 16.1/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: 61 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
61 events
61 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 3413.6km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 53 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
53 events
53 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 138.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 28 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
28 events
28 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8663
Global Rank
#75
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 53 | ×2 | 106.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 61 | ×1 | 61.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 28 | ×0.5 | 14.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 61 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
61
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 · 53 events · Max jump: 3,414 km
Total Events
53
Max Jump Distance
3,414 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 · 28 events · Max COG std: 138.2°
Total Events
28
Max COG Std Dev
138.2°
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 🇺🇸 | 114 | 0.7622 | 60.2 | STANDARD |
| Charleston | 🇺🇸 | 20 | 0.7060 | 55.4 | STANDARD |
| Jacksonville | 🇺🇸 | 4 | 0.7963 | 59.1 | STANDARD |
| Wilmington NC | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.8524 | 104.1 | STANDARD |
| Colon | 🇵🇦 | 1 | 0.9500 | 832.6 | HIGH |
| Pensacola | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.8033 | 113.6 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Savannah — Port Profile
114 detections · Avg score 0.7622 · Avg distance 60.2 NM
Total Detections
114
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7622
Avg Distance NM
60.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Savannah
Coordinates: 32.083°N, 81.100°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
114 of 142 total detections (80.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
60.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Charleston — Port Profile
20 detections · Avg score 0.7060 · Avg distance 55.4 NM
Total Detections
20
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7060
Avg Distance NM
55.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Charleston
Coordinates: 32.776°N, 79.931°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
20 of 142 total detections (14.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
55.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Jacksonville — Port Profile
4 detections · Avg score 0.7963 · Avg distance 59.1 NM
Total Detections
4
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7963
Avg Distance NM
59.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Jacksonville
Coordinates: 30.332°N, 81.660°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
4 of 142 total detections (2.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
59.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Wilmington NC — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.8524 · Avg distance 104.1 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8524
Avg Distance NM
104.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Wilmington NC
Coordinates: 34.235°N, 77.948°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 142 total detections (1.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
104.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇵🇦 Colon — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 832.6 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
832.6
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Colon
Coordinates: 9.366°N, 79.900°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇵🇦 PA
Risk Classification
HIGH — HIGH
Detection Share
1 of 142 total detections (0.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
832.6 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Pensacola — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.8033 · Avg distance 113.6 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8033
Avg Distance NM
113.6
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Pensacola
Coordinates: 30.421°N, 87.216°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 142 total detections (0.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
113.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
PLAN DU FOU
MMSI
338217318
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Savannah
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 193 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)