Intelligence Overview
NICOLIN · MMSI 378111106 · 🇻🇮 US · Primary Port: Port Everglades
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#301
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
70
Months Active
6/12
Unique Ports
3
Position Jumps
10
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
15
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
1,382km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 10 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 1,382 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 15 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 — 10 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 94.0° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.8206 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 25 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Tampa | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9396 | Miami | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 30 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6206 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY |
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 | 10 jumps · max 1382.1km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 15 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 10 events · max COG std 94.0° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 3 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Port Everglades and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
6 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
70 detections across 35 individual events (avg 11.7/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 102.2 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 15 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
15 events
15 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 1382.1km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 10 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
10 events
10 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 94.0°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 10 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
10 events
10 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8635
Global Rank
#301
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 10 | ×2 | 20.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 15 | ×1 | 15.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 10 | ×0.5 | 5.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 15 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
15
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 · 10 events · Max jump: 1,382 km
Total Events
10
Max Jump Distance
1,382 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 · 10 events · Max COG std: 94.0°
Total Events
10
Max COG Std Dev
94.0°
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Everglades | 🇺🇸 | 22 | 0.7433 | 22.0 | STANDARD |
| Tampa | 🇺🇸 | 12 | 0.8276 | 42.4 | STANDARD |
| Miami | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.6683 | 21.4 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Port Everglades — Port Profile
22 detections · Avg score 0.7433 · Avg distance 22.0 NM
Total Detections
22
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7433
Avg Distance NM
22.0
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
22 of 35 total detections (62.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
22.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Tampa — Port Profile
12 detections · Avg score 0.8276 · Avg distance 42.4 NM
Total Detections
12
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8276
Avg Distance NM
42.4
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
12 of 35 total detections (34.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
42.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Miami — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.6683 · Avg distance 21.4 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6683
Avg Distance NM
21.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Miami
Coordinates: 25.774°N, 80.190°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 35 total detections (2.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
21.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
NICOLIN
MMSI
378111106
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇻🇮 US
MID Code
378 → 🇻🇮 US
Primary Port
Port Everglades
Detection Period
6 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)