Intelligence Overview
KINSHIP · MMSI 338083581 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Chicago
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#81
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
186
Months Active
7/12
Unique Ports
1
Dark Events
1
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
7
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
23
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
316km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 1 Event
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where KINSHIP was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 7 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 316 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 23 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 — 19 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 95.9° std deviation, far exceeding the 50° anomaly threshold. Pattern consistent with surveillance evasion maneuvers.
Port Detection Summary
Monthly Alert Log — All Months
| Month | Detections | Severity | Score | Nearest Port | Alert Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| May 2024 | 13 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| June 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 13 | HIGH | 0.8871 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP |
| August 2024 | 60 | CRITICAL | 0.9308 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 48 | CRITICAL | 0.9282 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| October 2024 | 42 | HIGH | 0.8752 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; DARK_VESSEL |
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 | 1 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 7 jumps · max 315.7km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 23 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 19 events · max COG std 95.9° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 1 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Chicago and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
7 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
186 detections across 50 individual events (avg 26.6/month)
Active Techniques
⊕ POS JUMP ⟳ ZIGZAG ◐ DARK ⚡ 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: 23 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
23 events
23 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 95.9°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 19 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
19 events
19 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 315.7km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 7 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
7 events
7 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 1 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
1 events
1 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9245
Global Rank
#81
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 1 | ×3 | 3.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 7 | ×2 | 14.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 23 | ×1 | 23.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 19 | ×0.5 | 9.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 23 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
23
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 · 7 events · Max jump: 316 km
Total Events
7
Max Jump Distance
316 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 · 19 events · Max COG std: 95.9°
Total Events
19
Max COG Std Dev
95.9°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 1 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
1
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-10-19T04:59:55
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
41.8634°N, 87.6113°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
7.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
0.6 knots SOG
Displacement
1.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5203 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
Port History
1 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 🇺🇸 | 50 | 0.8234 | 9.4 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Chicago — Port Profile
50 detections · Avg score 0.8234 · Avg distance 9.4 NM
Total Detections
50
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8234
Avg Distance NM
9.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Chicago
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
50 of 50 total detections (100.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
9.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
KINSHIP
MMSI
338083581
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Chicago
Detection Period
7 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 186 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)