Intelligence Overview
CAPT FRANK W BANTA · MMSI 368170890 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Houston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#297
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
70
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
3
Speed Anomalies
6
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
Velocity Fraud — 6 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 152.9° 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 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Houston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Houston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| April 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 11 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Houston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| July 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Houston | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Houston | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Houston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| October 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Houston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Houston | 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 6 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 31 events · max COG std 152.9° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 3 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Houston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
70 detections across 37 individual events (avg 5.8/month)
Active Techniques
⚡ SPEED ⟳ ZIGZAG
Threat Category
AIS Anomaly — Single or dual technique pattern
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 152.9°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 31 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
31 events
31 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: 6 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
6 events
6 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.9208
Global Rank
#297
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 6 | ×1 | 6.0 |
| 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 · 6 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
6
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: 152.9°
Total Events
31
Max COG Std Dev
152.9°
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 🇺🇸 | 34 | 0.7785 | 13.9 | STANDARD |
| Galveston | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.5575 | 7.8 | STANDARD |
| New Orleans | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.5532 | 0.8 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Houston — Port Profile
34 detections · Avg score 0.7785 · Avg distance 13.9 NM
Total Detections
34
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7785
Avg Distance NM
13.9
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Houston
Coordinates: 29.749°N, 95.362°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
34 of 37 total detections (91.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
13.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Galveston — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.5575 · Avg distance 7.8 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5575
Avg Distance NM
7.8
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
2 of 37 total detections (5.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
7.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.5532 · Avg distance 0.8 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5532
Avg Distance NM
0.8
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
1 of 37 total detections (2.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
0.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
CAPT FRANK W BANTA
MMSI
368170890
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
368 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Houston
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)