Intelligence Overview
PATIENCE LAB · MMSI 367605530 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: New Orleans
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#270
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
80
Months Active
5/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
4
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
1
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 4 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where PATIENCE LAB was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 1 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 — 68 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 181.9° std deviation, far exceeding the 50° anomaly threshold. Pattern consistent with surveillance evasion maneuvers or anchor position AIS noise.
Port Detection Summary
Monthly Alert Log — All Months
| Month | Detections | Severity | Score | Nearest Port | Alert Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 15 | HIGH | 0.7579 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| February 2024 | 17 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 22 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 19 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| May 2024 | 7 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New Orleans | 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 | 4 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 1 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 68 events · max COG std 181.9° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
New Orleans and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
5 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
80 detections across 73 individual events (avg 16.0/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED ⟳ ZIGZAG
Threat Category
High-Confidence AIS Manipulation — Multiple confirmed evasion techniques
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 181.9°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 68 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
68 events
68 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 4 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
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: 1 events.
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
0.8816
Global Rank
#270
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 4 | ×3 | 12.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 1 | ×1 | 1.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 68 | ×0.5 | 34.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 1 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
1
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 |
|---|
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 68 events · Max COG std: 181.9°
Total Events
68
Max COG Std Dev
181.9°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 4 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
4
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-01-10T13:29:20
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.0360°N, 90.2678°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
9.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
9.7 knots SOG
Displacement
55.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6301 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-01-18T05:52:11
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.5841°N, 90.7712°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
6.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
9.7 knots SOG
Displacement
89.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5351 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-01-26T09:47:21
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.3602°N, 91.1062°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
8.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.3 knots SOG
Displacement
109.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5526 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-01-29T00:10:47
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.5840°N, 91.2557°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
6.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
3.1 knots SOG
Displacement
102.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5174 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
2 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 🇺🇸 | 67 | 0.7100 | 79.8 | STANDARD |
| Galveston | 🇺🇸 | 6 | 0.6787 | 142.3 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
67 detections · Avg score 0.7100 · Avg distance 79.8 NM
Total Detections
67
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7100
Avg Distance NM
79.8
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
67 of 73 total detections (91.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
79.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Galveston — Port Profile
6 detections · Avg score 0.6787 · Avg distance 142.3 NM
Total Detections
6
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6787
Avg Distance NM
142.3
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Galveston
Coordinates: 29.301°N, 94.798°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
6 of 73 total detections (8.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
142.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
PATIENCE LAB
MMSI
367605530
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
New Orleans
Detection Period
5 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)