Intelligence Overview
ARCTIC STORM · MMSI 368555000 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Seattle
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#337
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
62
Months Active
6/12
Unique Ports
1
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
Evasion Navigation — 1 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 125.2° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Seattle | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.8771 | Seattle | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 7 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Portland OR | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6125 | Victoria | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 35 | MEDIUM | 0.7183 | Seattle | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 14 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Portland OR | ZIGZAG; 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 1 events · max COG std 125.2° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 1 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Seattle and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
6 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
62 detections across 1 individual events (avg 10.3/month)
Active Techniques
⟳ 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 125.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. 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
0.8263
Global Rank
#337
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 | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 1 | ×0.5 | 0.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 1 events · Max COG std: 125.2°
Total Events
1
Max COG Std Dev
125.2°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
1 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.9000 | 2.4 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Seattle — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9000 · Avg distance 2.4 NM
Total Detections
1
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.9000
Avg Distance NM
2.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Seattle
Coordinates: 47.601°N, 122.334°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 1 total detections (100.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
2.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
ARCTIC STORM
MMSI
368555000
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
368 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Seattle
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
Within or near physical limits for vessel type
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)