Intelligence Overview
COLLINGSWORTH · MMSI 368044460 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Houston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#342
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
59
Months Active
11/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
1
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
2
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 1 Event
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where COLLINGSWORTH was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 2 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 — 30 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 86.9° 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 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Galveston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| February 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Houston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6025 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6913 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.8233 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Houston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 6 | MEDIUM | 0.7150 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 6 | HIGH | 0.7695 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 6 | MEDIUM | 0.7427 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.5933 | Galveston | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| December 2024 | 13 | MEDIUM | 0.7272 | Galveston | 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 | 1 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 2 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 30 events · max COG std 86.9° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Houston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
11 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
59 detections across 33 individual events (avg 5.4/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 86.9°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 30 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
30 events
30 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: 2 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 1 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
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
0.7741
Global Rank
#342
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 1 | ×3 | 3.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 2 | ×1 | 2.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 30 | ×0.5 | 15.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 2 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
2
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 · 30 events · Max COG std: 86.9°
Total Events
30
Max COG Std Dev
86.9°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 1 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
1
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-11-17T01:01:16
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.7616°N, 95.0775°W — Houston
AIS Gap Duration
11.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.3 knots SOG
Displacement
15.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6149 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 🇺🇸 | 18 | 0.6178 | 17.1 | STANDARD |
| Galveston | 🇺🇸 | 15 | 0.6237 | 9.2 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Houston — Port Profile
18 detections · Avg score 0.6178 · Avg distance 17.1 NM
Total Detections
18
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6178
Avg Distance NM
17.1
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
18 of 33 total detections (54.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
17.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Galveston — Port Profile
15 detections · Avg score 0.6237 · Avg distance 9.2 NM
Total Detections
15
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6237
Avg Distance NM
9.2
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
15 of 33 total detections (45.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
9.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
COLLINGSWORTH
MMSI
368044460
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
368 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Houston
Detection Period
11 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)