Intelligence Overview
SEA STORM · MMSI 367709050 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Portland OR
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#154
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
134
Months Active
9/12
Unique Ports
4
Dark Events
5
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
1
GPS spoofing
Max Jump
5,209km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 5 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where SEA STORM was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 1 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 5,209 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Evasion Navigation — 27 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 180.4° 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 | 1 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Seattle | POSITION_JUMP |
| March 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.7566 | Victoria | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.7479 | Portland OR | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| May 2024 | 7 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Victoria | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 24 | HIGH | 0.8154 | Portland OR | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| July 2024 | 22 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Portland OR | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 22 | MEDIUM | 0.7480 | Portland OR | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 26 | HIGH | 0.7679 | Portland OR | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| October 2024 | 20 | MEDIUM | 0.7428 | Portland OR | ZIGZAG; 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 | 5 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 1 jumps · max 5208.9km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 27 events · max COG std 180.4° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 4 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Portland OR and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
9 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
134 detections across 33 individual events (avg 14.9/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-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 180.4°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 27 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
27 events
27 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 5 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
5 events
5 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 5208.9km. 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
0.8143
Global Rank
#154
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 5 | ×3 | 15.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 1 | ×2 | 2.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 27 | ×0.5 | 13.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 1 events · Max jump: 5,209 km
Total Events
1
Max Jump Distance
5,209 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 · 27 events · Max COG std: 180.4°
Total Events
27
Max COG Std Dev
180.4°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 5 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
5
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-03-31T04:44:32
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
44.6645°N, 124.7525°W — Portland OR
AIS Gap Duration
11.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.3 knots SOG
Displacement
101.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6276 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-04-16T01:27:15
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
44.5799°N, 124.2333°W — Portland OR
AIS Gap Duration
10.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
5.5 knots SOG
Displacement
86.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6110 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-10-02T09:43:10
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
44.3289°N, 124.8803°W — Portland OR
AIS Gap Duration
8.3 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
2.6 knots SOG
Displacement
117.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5517 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-10-13T14:20:01
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
43.9279°N, 124.8544°W — Portland OR
AIS Gap Duration
7.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.9 knots SOG
Displacement
133.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6013 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-10-22T08:00:32
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
46.7559°N, 124.6252°W — Tacoma
AIS Gap Duration
6.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.8 knots SOG
Displacement
94.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5423 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
4 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland OR | 🇺🇸 | 28 | 0.8078 | 96.7 | STANDARD |
| Victoria | 🇨🇦 | 3 | 0.7276 | 75.7 | STANDARD |
| Seattle | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.9500 | 2.4 | STANDARD |
| Tacoma | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.5423 | 94.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Portland OR — Port Profile
28 detections · Avg score 0.8078 · Avg distance 96.7 NM
Total Detections
28
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8078
Avg Distance NM
96.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Portland OR
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
28 of 33 total detections (84.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
96.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Victoria — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.7276 · Avg distance 75.7 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7276
Avg Distance NM
75.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Victoria
Coordinates: 48.424°N, 123.370°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇦 CA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
3 of 33 total detections (9.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
75.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Seattle — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 2.4 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
2.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Seattle
Coordinates: 47.601°N, 122.334°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 33 total detections (3.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
2.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Tacoma — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.5423 · Avg distance 94.1 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5423
Avg Distance NM
94.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Tacoma
Coordinates: 47.254°N, 122.411°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 33 total detections (3.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
94.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
SEA STORM
MMSI
367709050
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Portland OR
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 134 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)