Intelligence Overview
SEASPAN VENTURE · MMSI 316005717 · 🇨🇦 CA · Primary Port: Vancouver
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#77
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
193
Months Active
8/12
Unique Ports
1
Dark Events
2
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
2
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
2
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
222km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 2 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where SEASPAN VENTURE was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 2 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 222 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 2 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 — 82 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 177.0° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.8176 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 19 | HIGH | 0.8009 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| July 2024 | 29 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 29 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| September 2024 | 27 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 31 | HIGH | 0.8505 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 30 | HIGH | 0.7587 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| December 2024 | 27 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Vancouver | 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 | 2 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 2 jumps · max 221.8km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 2 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 82 events · max COG std 177.0° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 1 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Vancouver and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
8 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
193 detections across 88 individual events (avg 24.1/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 177.0°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 82 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
82 events
82 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 221.8km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 2 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 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: 2 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 2 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8597
Global Rank
#77
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 2 | ×3 | 6.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 2 | ×2 | 4.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 2 | ×1 | 2.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 82 | ×0.5 | 41.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 2 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
2
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 · 2 events · Max jump: 222 km
Total Events
2
Max Jump Distance
222 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 · 82 events · Max COG std: 177.0°
Total Events
82
Max COG Std Dev
177.0°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 2 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
2
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-11-19T07:01:09
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.1512°N, 123.0206°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
7.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
14.8 knots SOG
Displacement
8.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5314 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-11-20T02:04:49
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.1626°N, 122.9381°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
12.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
9.2 knots SOG
Displacement
10.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6316 · MEDIUM
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
1 distinct port areas · CA primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 🇨🇦 | 88 | 0.8637 | 13.1 | STANDARD |
🇨🇦 Vancouver — Port Profile
88 detections · Avg score 0.8637 · Avg distance 13.1 NM
Total Detections
88
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8637
Avg Distance NM
13.1
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
88 of 88 total detections (100.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
13.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
SEASPAN VENTURE
MMSI
316005717
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇨🇦 CA
MID Code
316 → 🇨🇦 CA
Primary Port
Vancouver
Detection Period
8 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)