Intelligence Overview
TYCHE · MMSI 338492003 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Boston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#187
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
114
Months Active
9/12
Unique Ports
8
Dark Events
3
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
27
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
34
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
643km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 3 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where TYCHE was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 27 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 643 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 34 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 — 16 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 94.1° std deviation, far exceeding the 50° anomaly threshold. Pattern consistent with surveillance evasion maneuvers.
Port Detection Summary
Monthly Alert Log — All Months
| Month | Detections | Severity | Score | Nearest Port | Alert Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9293 | Jacksonville | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| February 2024 | 17 | HIGH | 0.8873 | Tampa | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| March 2024 | 29 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Wilmington NC | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 28 | CRITICAL | 0.9071 | Wilmington NC | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| May 2024 | 14 | CRITICAL | 0.9136 | Boston | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| June 2024 | 10 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Boston | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7737 | Boston | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.6682 | Portland ME | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.8030 | Boston | 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 | 3 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 27 jumps · max 642.8km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 34 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 16 events · max COG std 94.1° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 8 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Boston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
9 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
114 detections across 80 individual events (avg 12.7/month)
Active Techniques
⊕ POS JUMP ⟳ ZIGZAG ◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED
Threat Category
High-Confidence AIS Manipulation — Multiple confirmed evasion techniques
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
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: 34 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
34 events
34 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 642.8km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 27 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
27 events
27 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 94.1°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 16 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
16 events
16 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 3 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
3 events
3 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8647
Global Rank
#187
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 3 | ×3 | 9.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 27 | ×2 | 54.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 34 | ×1 | 34.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 16 | ×0.5 | 8.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 34 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
34
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 · 27 events · Max jump: 643 km
Total Events
27
Max Jump Distance
643 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 · 16 events · Max COG std: 94.1°
Total Events
16
Max COG Std Dev
94.1°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 3 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
3
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-01-03T07:17:10
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.8651°N, 80.9255°W — Jacksonville
AIS Gap Duration
6.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.6 knots SOG
Displacement
47.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5574 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-02-26T04:41:40
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.0720°N, 80.0425°W — Port Canaveral
AIS Gap Duration
9.7 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.0 knots SOG
Displacement
50.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6619 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-04-29T10:43:47
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.1284°N, 74.0711°W — Norfolk
AIS Gap Duration
11.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
5.8 knots SOG
Displacement
107.5 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6909 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
8 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington NC | 🇺🇸 | 44 | 0.7573 | 59.5 | STANDARD |
| Port Canaveral | 🇺🇸 | 9 | 0.7954 | 39.5 | STANDARD |
| Port Everglades | 🇺🇸 | 7 | 0.8024 | 57.5 | STANDARD |
| Charleston | 🇺🇸 | 7 | 0.7032 | 82.6 | STANDARD |
| Norfolk | 🇺🇸 | 6 | 0.7713 | 166.2 | STANDARD |
| Jacksonville | 🇺🇸 | 5 | 0.7285 | 30.5 | STANDARD |
| Pensacola | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.6665 | 25.8 | STANDARD |
| Tampa | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.8002 | 78.5 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Wilmington NC — Port Profile
44 detections · Avg score 0.7573 · Avg distance 59.5 NM
Total Detections
44
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7573
Avg Distance NM
59.5
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Wilmington NC
Coordinates: 34.235°N, 77.948°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
44 of 80 total detections (55.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
59.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Port Everglades — Port Profile
7 detections · Avg score 0.8024 · Avg distance 57.5 NM
Total Detections
7
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8024
Avg Distance NM
57.5
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Port Everglades
Coordinates: 26.083°N, 80.117°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
7 of 80 total detections (8.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
57.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Charleston — Port Profile
7 detections · Avg score 0.7032 · Avg distance 82.6 NM
Total Detections
7
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7032
Avg Distance NM
82.6
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
7 of 80 total detections (8.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
82.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Norfolk — Port Profile
6 detections · Avg score 0.7713 · Avg distance 166.2 NM
Total Detections
6
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7713
Avg Distance NM
166.2
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
6 of 80 total detections (7.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
166.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Jacksonville — Port Profile
5 detections · Avg score 0.7285 · Avg distance 30.5 NM
Total Detections
5
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7285
Avg Distance NM
30.5
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
5 of 80 total detections (6.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
30.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Pensacola — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.6665 · Avg distance 25.8 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6665
Avg Distance NM
25.8
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
1 of 80 total detections (1.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
25.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Tampa — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.8002 · Avg distance 78.5 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8002
Avg Distance NM
78.5
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
1 of 80 total detections (1.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
78.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
TYCHE
MMSI
338492003
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Boston
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 114 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)