Intelligence Overview
PYEWACKET · MMSI 338023443 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Tampa
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#256
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
84
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
4
Dark Events
1
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
7
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
11
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
421km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 1 Event
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where PYEWACKET was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 7 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 421 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 11 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 — 4 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 120.7° 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 | 2 | HIGH | 0.7645 | Freeport | DARK_VESSEL; POSITION_JUMP |
| February 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9028 | Tampa | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 12 | HIGH | 0.8595 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5783 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| June 2024 | 16 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Port Everglades | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 18 | HIGH | 0.8066 | Tampa | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 11 | MEDIUM | 0.7299 | Tampa | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 16 | CRITICAL | 0.9121 | Tampa | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP |
| November 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5288 | Tampa | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| December 2024 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tampa | SPEED_ANOMALY; 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 | 1 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 7 jumps · max 420.8km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 11 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 4 events · max COG std 120.7° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 4 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Tampa and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
84 detections across 23 individual events (avg 8.4/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED ⟳ ZIGZAG ⊕ POS JUMP
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: 11 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
11 events
11 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 420.8km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 7 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
7 events
7 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 120.7°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 4 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 1 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
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
0.7983
Global Rank
#256
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 1 | ×3 | 3.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 7 | ×2 | 14.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 11 | ×1 | 11.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 4 | ×0.5 | 2.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 11 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
11
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 · 7 events · Max jump: 421 km
Total Events
7
Max Jump Distance
421 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 · 4 events · Max COG std: 120.7°
Total Events
4
Max COG Std Dev
120.7°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 1 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
1
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-01-02T14:23:22
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
26.1002°N, 79.1825°W — Freeport
AIS Gap Duration
8.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
18.4 knots SOG
Displacement
36.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5895 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Everglades | 🇺🇸 | 10 | 0.7769 | 15.8 | STANDARD |
| Tampa | 🇺🇸 | 8 | 0.8145 | 53.2 | STANDARD |
| Key West | 🇺🇸 | 3 | 0.6382 | 26.0 | STANDARD |
| Freeport | 🇧🇸 | 2 | 0.6770 | 42.0 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Port Everglades — Port Profile
10 detections · Avg score 0.7769 · Avg distance 15.8 NM
Total Detections
10
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7769
Avg Distance NM
15.8
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
10 of 23 total detections (43.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
15.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Tampa — Port Profile
8 detections · Avg score 0.8145 · Avg distance 53.2 NM
Total Detections
8
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8145
Avg Distance NM
53.2
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
8 of 23 total detections (34.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
53.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Key West — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.6382 · Avg distance 26.0 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6382
Avg Distance NM
26.0
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Key West
Coordinates: 24.559°N, 81.800°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
3 of 23 total detections (13.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
26.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇧🇸 Freeport — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.6770 · Avg distance 42.0 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6770
Avg Distance NM
42.0
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Freeport
Coordinates: 26.526°N, 78.700°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇧🇸 BS
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 23 total detections (8.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
42.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
PYEWACKET
MMSI
338023443
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Tampa
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 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)