Intelligence Overview
WANDERER · MMSI 338152419 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: New Orleans
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#257
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
84
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
3
Position Jumps
13
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
20
Max Speed
84.7 kn
Max Jump
569km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 13 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 569 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 84.7 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 11 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 127.2° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 15 | CRITICAL | 0.9040 | New Orleans | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.7445 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 11 | HIGH | 0.8723 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 5 | HIGH | 0.8464 | New Orleans | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 6 | HIGH | 0.7572 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| August 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 18 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New Orleans | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.7969 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.7922 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 13 jumps · max 569.2km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 20 events · max 84.7 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 11 events · max COG std 127.2° | 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
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
84 detections across 44 individual events (avg 8.4/month)
Active Techniques
⚡ 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 84.7 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 20 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
20 events
20 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 569.2km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 13 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
13 events
13 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 127.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 11 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
11 events
11 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8563
Global Rank
#257
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 13 | ×2 | 26.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 20 | ×1 | 20.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 11 | ×0.5 | 5.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 20 events · Max: 84.7 kn
Total Events
20
Max Reported SOG
84.7 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 · 13 events · Max jump: 569 km
Total Events
13
Max Jump Distance
569 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 · 11 events · Max COG std: 127.2°
Total Events
11
Max COG Std Dev
127.2°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
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 | 🇺🇸 | 36 | 0.7458 | 37.3 | STANDARD |
| Mobile | 🇺🇸 | 7 | 0.6956 | 162.9 | STANDARD |
| Pensacola | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.8626 | 77.3 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
36 detections · Avg score 0.7458 · Avg distance 37.3 NM
Total Detections
36
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7458
Avg Distance NM
37.3
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
36 of 44 total detections (81.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
37.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Mobile — Port Profile
7 detections · Avg score 0.6956 · Avg distance 162.9 NM
Total Detections
7
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6956
Avg Distance NM
162.9
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
7 of 44 total detections (15.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
162.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Pensacola — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.8626 · Avg distance 77.3 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8626
Avg Distance NM
77.3
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 44 total detections (2.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
77.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
WANDERER
MMSI
338152419
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
New Orleans
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 84.7 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)