Intelligence Overview
STARFIRE · MMSI 338167545 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Oakland
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#87
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
180
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
6
Position Jumps
44
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
61
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
5,684km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 44 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 5,684 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 — 12 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 166.4° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 34 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 11 | HIGH | 0.8130 | Oakland | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| March 2024 | 25 | HIGH | 0.8540 | San Francisco | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 22 | HIGH | 0.8351 | San Francisco | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| May 2024 | 22 | CRITICAL | 0.9432 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 20 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 6 | HIGH | 0.7965 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.8869 | San Francisco | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| September 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.8980 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.6620 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 10 | HIGH | 0.8959 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| December 2024 | 11 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 44 jumps · max 5683.7km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 61 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 12 events · max COG std 166.4° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 6 unique ports | HIGH |
| High-Risk Port Proximity: Veracruz | CONFIRMED | 1 detections | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Oakland and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
180 detections across 117 individual events (avg 15.0/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: 5683.7km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 44 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
44 events
44 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 166.4°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 12 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
12 events
12 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8656
Global Rank
#87
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 44 | ×2 | 88.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 61 | ×1 | 61.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 12 | ×0.5 | 6.0 |
| 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 · 44 events · Max jump: 5,684 km
Total Events
44
Max Jump Distance
5,684 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 · 12 events · Max COG std: 166.4°
Total Events
12
Max COG Std Dev
166.4°
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 🇺🇸 | 82 | 0.6919 | 43.2 | STANDARD |
| San Francisco | 🇺🇸 | 29 | 0.6910 | 70.4 | STANDARD |
| Panama City | 🇵🇦 | 3 | 0.8753 | 295.5 | STANDARD |
| Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.8301 | 121.7 | STANDARD |
| Long Beach | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.9500 | 103.3 | STANDARD |
| Veracruz | 🇲🇽 | 1 | 0.7538 | 338.9 | HIGH |
🇺🇸 Oakland — Port Profile
82 detections · Avg score 0.6919 · Avg distance 43.2 NM
Total Detections
82
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6919
Avg Distance NM
43.2
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
82 of 117 total detections (70.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
43.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 San Francisco — Port Profile
29 detections · Avg score 0.6910 · Avg distance 70.4 NM
Total Detections
29
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6910
Avg Distance NM
70.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at San Francisco
Coordinates: 37.775°N, 122.419°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
29 of 117 total detections (24.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
70.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇵🇦 Panama City — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.8753 · Avg distance 295.5 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8753
Avg Distance NM
295.5
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Panama City
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇵🇦 PA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
3 of 117 total detections (2.6%)
Avg Distance from Port
295.5 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Los Angeles — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.8301 · Avg distance 121.7 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8301
Avg Distance NM
121.7
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
1 of 117 total detections (0.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
121.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Long Beach — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 103.3 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
103.3
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
1 of 117 total detections (0.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
103.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇲🇽 Veracruz — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.7538 · Avg distance 338.9 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7538
Avg Distance NM
338.9
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Veracruz
Coordinates: 19.197°N, 96.134°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇲🇽 MX
Risk Classification
HIGH — HIGH
Detection Share
1 of 117 total detections (0.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
338.9 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
STARFIRE
MMSI
338167545
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Oakland
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 180 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)