Intelligence Overview
PILOTOS 3 · MMSI 200000001 · 🏴 US · Primary Port: San Diego
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#128
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
151
Months Active
9/12
Unique Ports
6
Dark Events
25
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
30
GPS spoofing
Max Jump
4,025km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 25 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where PILOTOS 3 was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 30 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 4,025 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Evasion Navigation — 28 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 148.1° 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 | 6 | MEDIUM | 0.7392 | San Diego | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 1 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Manzanillo | POSITION_JUMP |
| May 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | Baltimore | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | Norfolk | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| August 2024 | 27 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 32 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | San Diego | DARK_VESSEL; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 37 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| November 2024 | 16 | CRITICAL | 0.9036 | Philadelphia | DARK_VESSEL; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 23 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | San Diego | DARK_VESSEL; 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 | CONFIRMED | 25 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 30 jumps · max 4025.0km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 28 events · max COG std 148.1° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 6 unique ports | HIGH |
| High-Risk Port Proximity: Manzanillo | CONFIRMED | 1 detections | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
San Diego and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
9 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
151 detections across 83 individual events (avg 16.8/month)
Active Techniques
⟳ ZIGZAG ◐ DARK ⊕ POS JUMP
Threat Category
High-Confidence AIS Manipulation — Multiple confirmed evasion techniques
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 4025.0km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 30 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
30 events
30 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 148.1°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 28 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
28 events
28 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 25 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
25 events
25 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9056
Global Rank
#128
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 25 | ×3 | 75.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 30 | ×2 | 60.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 28 | ×0.5 | 14.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 30 events · Max jump: 4,025 km
Total Events
30
Max Jump Distance
4,025 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: 148.1°
Total Events
28
Max COG Std Dev
148.1°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 25 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
25
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-01-06T08:20:29
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
31.8394°N, 116.6255°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
10.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.7 knots SOG
Displacement
59.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5944 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-01-17T05:56:07
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
31.8493°N, 116.6249°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
8.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.1 knots SOG
Displacement
58.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5486 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-10-03T02:17:14
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
31.8385°N, 116.6246°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
8.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
12.5 knots SOG
Displacement
59.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.9500 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-10-05T00:16:31
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
40.1220°N, 74.7930°W — Philadelphia
AIS Gap Duration
13.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
2.1 knots SOG
Displacement
19.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.9500 · HIGH
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-10-09T07:55:17
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
31.8508°N, 116.6237°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
6.7 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.9 knots SOG
Displacement
58.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5153 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #6 — 2024-10-12T00:20:25
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
31.8326°N, 116.6285°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
10.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.5 knots SOG
Displacement
59.5 NM from port during gap
Score
0.9500 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #7 — 2024-10-15T01:04:56
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
40.1217°N, 74.7922°W — Philadelphia
AIS Gap Duration
6.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
0.9 knots SOG
Displacement
19.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5154 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #8 — 2024-10-23T10:50:32
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
40.1214°N, 74.7930°W — Philadelphia
AIS Gap Duration
7.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.3 knots SOG
Displacement
19.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.9500 · HIGH
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #9 — 2024-10-27T03:02:10
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
31.8369°N, 116.6259°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
10.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
11.1 knots SOG
Displacement
59.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5875 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #10 — 2024-10-28T01:19:57
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
31.8408°N, 116.6238°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
7.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
12.4 knots SOG
Displacement
59.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.9500 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
6 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 🇺🇸 | 53 | 0.8598 | 59.3 | STANDARD |
| Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 | 25 | 0.8644 | 19.7 | STANDARD |
| Norfolk | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.9500 | 8.4 | STANDARD |
| Manzanillo | 🇲🇽 | 1 | 0.9500 | 405.0 | HIGH |
| Vancouver | 🇨🇦 | 1 | 0.9500 | 5.9 | STANDARD |
| Baltimore | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.6015 | 32.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 San Diego — Port Profile
53 detections · Avg score 0.8598 · Avg distance 59.3 NM
Total Detections
53
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8598
Avg Distance NM
59.3
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at San Diego
Coordinates: 32.715°N, 117.157°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
53 of 83 total detections (63.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
59.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Philadelphia — Port Profile
25 detections · Avg score 0.8644 · Avg distance 19.7 NM
Total Detections
25
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8644
Avg Distance NM
19.7
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
25 of 83 total detections (30.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
19.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Norfolk — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 8.4 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
8.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Norfolk
Coordinates: 36.847°N, 76.293°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 83 total detections (2.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
8.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇲🇽 Manzanillo — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 405.0 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
405.0
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Manzanillo
Coordinates: 19.054°N, 104.318°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇲🇽 MX
Risk Classification
HIGH — HIGH
Detection Share
1 of 83 total detections (1.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
405.0 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇨🇦 Vancouver — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 5.9 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
5.9
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
1 of 83 total detections (1.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
5.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Baltimore — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.6015 · Avg distance 32.1 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6015
Avg Distance NM
32.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Baltimore
Coordinates: 39.290°N, 76.615°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 83 total detections (1.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
32.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
PILOTOS 3
MMSI
200000001
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🏴 US
MID Code
200 → 🏴 US
Primary Port
San Diego
Detection Period
9 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 151 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)