Intelligence Overview
THUNDER · MMSI 368106000 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Charleston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#165
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
128
Months Active
9/12
Unique Ports
4
Dark Events
2
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
17
GPS spoofing
Max Jump
630km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 2 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where THUNDER was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 17 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 630 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Evasion Navigation — 41 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 214.9° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Charleston | POSITION_JUMP |
| April 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tampa | POSITION_JUMP |
| June 2024 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Charleston | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 30 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Norfolk | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 25 | CRITICAL | 0.9263 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Norfolk | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 23 | HIGH | 0.8460 | Tampa | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| November 2024 | 22 | CRITICAL | 0.9084 | Jacksonville | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; POSITION_JUMP |
| December 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9210 | Pensacola | 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 | 2 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 17 jumps · max 630.5km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 41 events · max COG std 214.9° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 4 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Charleston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
9 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
128 detections across 60 individual events (avg 14.2/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 214.9°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 41 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
41 events
41 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 630.5km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 17 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
17 events
17 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 2 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9113
Global Rank
#165
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 2 | ×3 | 6.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 17 | ×2 | 34.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 41 | ×0.5 | 20.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 17 events · Max jump: 630 km
Total Events
17
Max Jump Distance
630 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 · 41 events · Max COG std: 214.9°
Total Events
41
Max COG Std Dev
214.9°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 2 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
2
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-10-05T17:06:49
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.9223°N, 82.9675°W — Tampa
AIS Gap Duration
6.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
8.1 knots SOG
Displacement
64.4 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5650 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-11-17T01:00:20
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.9648°N, 84.1095°W — Jacksonville
AIS Gap Duration
11.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
5.6 knots SOG
Displacement
129.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6129 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 🇺🇸 | 30 | 0.8491 | 130.2 | STANDARD |
| Tampa | 🇺🇸 | 15 | 0.8612 | 27.7 | STANDARD |
| Pensacola | 🇺🇸 | 12 | 0.8687 | 76.7 | STANDARD |
| Charleston | 🇺🇸 | 3 | 0.9500 | 2.9 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Jacksonville — Port Profile
30 detections · Avg score 0.8491 · Avg distance 130.2 NM
Total Detections
30
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8491
Avg Distance NM
130.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Jacksonville
Coordinates: 30.332°N, 81.660°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
30 of 60 total detections (50.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
130.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Tampa — Port Profile
15 detections · Avg score 0.8612 · Avg distance 27.7 NM
Total Detections
15
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8612
Avg Distance NM
27.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Tampa
Coordinates: 27.946°N, 82.457°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
15 of 60 total detections (25.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
27.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Pensacola — Port Profile
12 detections · Avg score 0.8687 · Avg distance 76.7 NM
Total Detections
12
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8687
Avg Distance NM
76.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Pensacola
Coordinates: 30.421°N, 87.216°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
12 of 60 total detections (20.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
76.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Charleston — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 2.9 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
2.9
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Charleston
Coordinates: 32.776°N, 79.931°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
3 of 60 total detections (5.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
2.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
THUNDER
MMSI
368106000
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
368 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Charleston
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 128 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)