Intelligence Overview
BAYWATCH 17 · MMSI 338118971 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Los Angeles
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#277
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
76
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
2
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 — 2 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where BAYWATCH 17 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 — 31 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 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| July 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 12 | MEDIUM | 0.7451 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 9 | MEDIUM | 0.7131 | Los Angeles | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| November 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.7611 | Long Beach | ZIGZAG; 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 1 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 31 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
Los Angeles and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
76 detections across 34 individual events (avg 6.3/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: 31 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
31 events
31 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
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
0.8683
Global Rank
#277
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 2 | ×3 | 6.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 1 | ×1 | 1.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 31 | ×0.5 | 15.5 |
| 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 · 31 events · Max COG std: 181.9°
Total Events
31
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 · 2 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
2
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-10-17T06:04:55
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
33.7676°N, 118.4323°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
8.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
19.8 knots SOG
Displacement
8.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5449 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-12-29T03:57:11
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
33.8470°N, 118.3985°W — Los Angeles
AIS Gap Duration
12.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
0.9 knots SOG
Displacement
9.4 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6361 · MEDIUM
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
Port History
2 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 | 33 | 0.8736 | 10.1 | STANDARD |
| Long Beach | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.7851 | 1.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Los Angeles — Port Profile
33 detections · Avg score 0.8736 · Avg distance 10.1 NM
Total Detections
33
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.8736
Avg Distance NM
10.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Los Angeles
Coordinates: 33.729°N, 118.264°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
33 of 34 total detections (97.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
10.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Long Beach — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.7851 · Avg distance 1.1 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7851
Avg Distance NM
1.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Long Beach
Coordinates: 33.754°N, 118.216°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 34 total detections (2.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
1.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
BAYWATCH 17
MMSI
338118971
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Los Angeles
Detection Period
12 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)