Intelligence Overview
NOTA BENE · MMSI 316031105 · 🇨🇦 CA · Primary Port: Victoria
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#240
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
90
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
3
Dark Events
15
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
4
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
16
Max Speed
68.8 kn
Max Jump
385km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 15 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where NOTA BENE was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 4 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 385 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 16 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 68.8 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 10 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 136.2° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 14 | HIGH | 0.7777 | Vancouver | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP |
| April 2024 | 26 | HIGH | 0.8698 | Vancouver | SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| May 2024 | 22 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Vancouver | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| June 2024 | 7 | MEDIUM | 0.7294 | Victoria | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| July 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.8333 | Victoria | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Victoria | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7961 | Victoria | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| October 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5621 | Victoria | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.7212 | Victoria | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP |
| December 2024 | 2 | HIGH | 0.8312 | Victoria | SPEED_ANOMALY |
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 | 15 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 4 jumps · max 385.2km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 16 events · max 68.8 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 10 events · max COG std 136.2° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 3 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Victoria and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
90 detections across 45 individual events (avg 9.0/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED ⊕ POS JUMP ⟳ ZIGZAG
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 68.8 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. 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: 15 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
15 events
15 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 136.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 10 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
10 events
10 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 385.2km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 4 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.7971
Global Rank
#240
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 15 | ×3 | 45.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 4 | ×2 | 8.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 16 | ×1 | 16.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 10 | ×0.5 | 5.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 16 events · Max: 68.8 kn
Total Events
16
Max Reported SOG
68.8 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 · 4 events · Max jump: 385 km
Total Events
4
Max Jump Distance
385 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 · 10 events · Max COG std: 136.2°
Total Events
10
Max COG Std Dev
136.2°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 15 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
15
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-03-23T08:34:26
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3108°N, 123.0895°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
6.7 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.2 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5142 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-03-24T12:28:50
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3105°N, 123.0888°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
7.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.6 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5324 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-03-26T12:25:04
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3103°N, 123.0895°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
7.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.0 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5248 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-03-27T08:32:31
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3115°N, 123.0912°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
14.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.2 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6767 · MEDIUM
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-03-28T00:05:37
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3119°N, 123.0897°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
7.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.4 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5240 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #6 — 2024-03-29T15:05:15
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3108°N, 123.0888°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
8.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
25.9 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5439 · LOW
Assessment
High-speed approach (25.9 kn) before AIS deactivation — evasion pattern detected.
◐ DARK EVENT #7 — 2024-03-31T12:03:25
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3112°N, 123.0903°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
11.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.7 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6031 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #8 — 2024-04-03T02:47:53
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3109°N, 123.0894°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
16.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.6 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7085 · MEDIUM
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #9 — 2024-04-06T11:39:05
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3110°N, 123.0905°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
11.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.2 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6029 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #10 — 2024-04-07T15:12:05
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
49.3111°N, 123.0897°W — Vancouver
AIS Gap Duration
8.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
0.7 knots SOG
Displacement
2.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5409 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
Port History
3 distinct port areas · CA primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 🇨🇦 | 36 | 0.6636 | 5.6 | STANDARD |
| Victoria | 🇨🇦 | 6 | 0.7109 | 20.2 | STANDARD |
| Seattle | 🇺🇸 | 3 | 0.7434 | 165.0 | STANDARD |
🇨🇦 Vancouver — Port Profile
36 detections · Avg score 0.6636 · Avg distance 5.6 NM
Total Detections
36
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6636
Avg Distance NM
5.6
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Vancouver
Coordinates: 49.283°N, 123.120°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇦 CA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
36 of 45 total detections (80.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
5.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Victoria — Port Profile
6 detections · Avg score 0.7109 · Avg distance 20.2 NM
Total Detections
6
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7109
Avg Distance NM
20.2
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
6 of 45 total detections (13.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
20.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Seattle — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.7434 · Avg distance 165.0 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7434
Avg Distance NM
165.0
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
3 of 45 total detections (6.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
165.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
NOTA BENE
MMSI
316031105
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇨🇦 CA
MID Code
316 → 🇨🇦 CA
Primary Port
Victoria
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
Requires investigation
Speed Capability
Reported 68.8 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)