Intelligence Overview
SEA LION I · MMSI 367356340 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: New Orleans
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#192
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
112
Months Active
8/12
Unique Ports
3
Dark Events
2
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
15
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
20
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
281km
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 SEA LION I was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 15 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 281 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 20 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 — 15 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 179.6° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.8706 | New Orleans | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 23 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Brownsville | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| July 2024 | 11 | HIGH | 0.8618 | Mobile | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.8438 | Mobile | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 14 | HIGH | 0.8793 | Mobile | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.6877 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 21 | HIGH | 0.8503 | New Orleans | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 27 | HIGH | 0.8659 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; 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 | 2 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 15 jumps · max 280.6km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 20 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 15 events · max COG std 179.6° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 3 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
New Orleans and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
8 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
112 detections across 52 individual events (avg 14.0/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: 20 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
20 events
20 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 179.6°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. 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: 280.6km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 15 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
15 events
15 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
0.8512
Global Rank
#192
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 2 | ×3 | 6.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 15 | ×2 | 30.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 20 | ×1 | 20.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 15 | ×0.5 | 7.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 20 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
20
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 · 15 events · Max jump: 281 km
Total Events
15
Max Jump Distance
281 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 · 15 events · Max COG std: 179.6°
Total Events
15
Max COG Std Dev
179.6°
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 — 2024-10-12T01:22:43
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.0116°N, 89.2322°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
11.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
3.2 knots SOG
Displacement
71.5 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6179 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-12-09T04:54:29
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.3275°N, 89.0451°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
9.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
2.7 knots SOG
Displacement
65.4 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6048 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
Port History
3 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 🇺🇸 | 25 | 0.7343 | 73.2 | STANDARD |
| Mobile | 🇺🇸 | 25 | 0.7642 | 49.4 | STANDARD |
| Pensacola | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.7145 | 34.0 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
25 detections · Avg score 0.7343 · Avg distance 73.2 NM
Total Detections
25
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7343
Avg Distance NM
73.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at New Orleans
Coordinates: 29.944°N, 90.063°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
25 of 52 total detections (48.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
73.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Mobile — Port Profile
25 detections · Avg score 0.7642 · Avg distance 49.4 NM
Total Detections
25
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7642
Avg Distance NM
49.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Mobile
Coordinates: 30.694°N, 88.044°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
25 of 52 total detections (48.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
49.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Pensacola — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.7145 · Avg distance 34.0 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7145
Avg Distance NM
34.0
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
2 of 52 total detections (3.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
34.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
SEA LION I
MMSI
367356340
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
New Orleans
Detection Period
8 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 112 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)