Intelligence Overview
MALIHINI · MMSI 367146720 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: San Diego
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#145
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
139
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
3
Position Jumps
1
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
15
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
2,520km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 1 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 2,520 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 15 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 — 33 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 176.5° 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 | 2 | HIGH | 0.8528 | Long Beach | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 19 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | San Diego | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| May 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | San Diego | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 35 | HIGH | 0.8686 | San Diego | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; POSITION_JUMP |
| July 2024 | 14 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | San Diego | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 17 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | San Diego | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 15 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | San Diego | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | San Diego | ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | San Diego | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 13 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | San Diego | 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 | 1 jumps · max 2519.7km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 15 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 33 events · max COG std 176.5° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 3 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
San Diego and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
139 detections across 49 individual events (avg 13.9/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-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 176.5°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 33 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
33 events
33 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: 15 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
15 events
15 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 2519.7km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 1 events.
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
0.8971
Global Rank
#145
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 1 | ×2 | 2.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 15 | ×1 | 15.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 33 | ×0.5 | 16.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 15 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
15
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 · 1 events · Max jump: 2,520 km
Total Events
1
Max Jump Distance
2,520 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 · 33 events · Max COG std: 176.5°
Total Events
33
Max COG Std Dev
176.5°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
3 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 🇺🇸 | 46 | 0.7986 | 8.6 | STANDARD |
| Oakland | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.9500 | 1054.1 | STANDARD |
| Long Beach | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.8127 | 17.7 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 San Diego — Port Profile
46 detections · Avg score 0.7986 · Avg distance 8.6 NM
Total Detections
46
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7986
Avg Distance NM
8.6
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
46 of 49 total detections (93.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
8.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Oakland — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 1054.1 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
1054.1
Possible spoofed coords
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
2 of 49 total detections (4.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
1054.1 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Long Beach — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.8127 · Avg distance 17.7 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8127
Avg Distance NM
17.7
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 49 total detections (2.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
17.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
MALIHINI
MMSI
367146720
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
San Diego
Detection Period
10 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 139 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)