Intelligence Overview
WANDERER · MMSI 367726790 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: New York
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#90
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
176
Months Active
11/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
1
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
1
Max Speed
37.2 kn
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 WANDERER was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 1 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 37.2 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 63 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 175.8° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Philadelphia | ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 18 | MEDIUM | 0.6937 | New York | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6093 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 38 | HIGH | 0.8058 | New York | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 12 | MEDIUM | 0.7030 | New York | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 24 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New York | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 18 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 19 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 17 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 17 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New York | 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 | 1 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 1 events · max 37.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 63 events · max COG std 175.8° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
New York and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
11 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
176 detections across 65 individual events (avg 16.0/month)
Active Techniques
⟳ ZIGZAG ◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED
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 175.8°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 63 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
63 events
63 events
MAR-T001
RTE-ANO-001
Velocity Fraud
AIS SOG field manipulation to broadcast impossible speeds up to 37.2 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 1 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
1 events
1 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
0.8329
Global Rank
#90
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 1 | ×3 | 3.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 1 | ×1 | 1.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 63 | ×0.5 | 31.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 1 events · Max: 37.2 kn
Total Events
1
Max Reported SOG
37.2 kn
Indicator ID
RTE-ANO-001
Speed Anomaly Events (Top 50 by score)
| Date | Max SOG (kn) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 63 events · Max COG std: 175.8°
Total Events
63
Max COG Std Dev
175.8°
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 — 2024-03-21T06:00:02
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
40.4673°N, 73.7961°W — New York
AIS Gap Duration
6.3 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.4 knots SOG
Displacement
17.5 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5081 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
Port History
2 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 🇺🇸 | 63 | 0.8446 | 16.9 | STANDARD |
| Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.8165 | 47.3 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 New York — Port Profile
63 detections · Avg score 0.8446 · Avg distance 16.9 NM
Total Detections
63
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8446
Avg Distance NM
16.9
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at New York
Coordinates: 40.661°N, 74.044°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
63 of 65 total detections (96.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
16.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Philadelphia — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.8165 · Avg distance 47.3 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8165
Avg Distance NM
47.3
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Philadelphia
Coordinates: 39.952°N, 75.144°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 65 total detections (3.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
47.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
WANDERER
MMSI
367726790
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
New York
Detection Period
11 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 176 anomalous events are not consistent with pleasure craft use
Speed Capability
Within or near physical limits for vessel type
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)