Intelligence Overview
JONATHAN ERICKSON · MMSI 367371410 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Chicago
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#356
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
55
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
4
Dark Events
7
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
7
GPS spoofing
Max Jump
1,017km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 7 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where JONATHAN ERICKSON was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 7 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 1,017 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Evasion Navigation — 10 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 97.4° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New Orleans | POSITION_JUMP |
| February 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7674 | New Orleans | POSITION_JUMP; DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5203 | Detroit | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.5688 | Chicago | DARK_VESSEL |
| May 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.7672 | Chicago | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 8 | MEDIUM | 0.6088 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| July 2024 | 8 | HIGH | 0.8455 | Chicago | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| August 2024 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.5534 | Chicago | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6103 | Chicago | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.7355 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; DARK_VESSEL |
| November 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6021 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| December 2024 | 6 | HIGH | 0.7886 | Chicago | DARK_VESSEL; 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 | 7 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 7 jumps · max 1017.2km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 10 events · max COG std 97.4° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 4 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Chicago and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
55 detections across 24 individual events (avg 4.6/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⊕ POS JUMP ⟳ 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 97.4°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 10 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
10 events
10 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 1017.2km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 7 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
7 events
7 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 7 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
7 events
7 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.6932
Global Rank
#356
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 7 | ×3 | 21.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 7 | ×2 | 14.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 10 | ×0.5 | 5.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 7 events · Max jump: 1,017 km
Total Events
7
Max Jump Distance
1,017 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: 97.4°
Total Events
10
Max COG Std Dev
97.4°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 7 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
7
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-02-12T03:29:55
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
32.8269°N, 91.1445°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
17.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
3.1 knots SOG
Displacement
181.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7729 · MEDIUM
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-02-14T15:15:34
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.1553°N, 90.9297°W — Mobile
AIS Gap Duration
7.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
3.9 knots SOG
Displacement
254.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5532 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-04-29T12:51:24
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
40.1395°N, 90.3253°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
8.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.1 knots SOG
Displacement
160.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5688 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-04-30T10:25:35
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
40.9110°N, 89.4837°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
6.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
3.5 knots SOG
Displacement
101.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5408 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-10-30T00:39:46
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
41.7873°N, 90.2412°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
6.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.7 knots SOG
Displacement
116.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5083 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #6 — 2024-11-12T10:44:44
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
38.9419°N, 90.6691°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
9.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.0 knots SOG
Displacement
224.4 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5797 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #7 — 2024-12-02T00:39:35
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.9523°N, 89.9064°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
13.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.3 knots SOG
Displacement
257.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7069 · MEDIUM
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
4 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 🇺🇸 | 14 | 0.6585 | 229.5 | STANDARD |
| New Orleans | 🇺🇸 | 7 | 0.9124 | 42.4 | STANDARD |
| Mobile | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.5589 | 253.6 | STANDARD |
| Detroit | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.5203 | 234.4 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Chicago — Port Profile
14 detections · Avg score 0.6585 · Avg distance 229.5 NM
Total Detections
14
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6585
Avg Distance NM
229.5
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Chicago
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
14 of 24 total detections (58.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
229.5 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
7 detections · Avg score 0.9124 · Avg distance 42.4 NM
Total Detections
7
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9124
Avg Distance NM
42.4
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
7 of 24 total detections (29.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
42.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Mobile — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.5589 · Avg distance 253.6 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5589
Avg Distance NM
253.6
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Mobile
Coordinates: 30.694°N, 88.044°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 24 total detections (8.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
253.6 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Detroit — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.5203 · Avg distance 234.4 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5203
Avg Distance NM
234.4
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Detroit
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 24 total detections (4.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
234.4 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
JONATHAN ERICKSON
MMSI
367371410
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Chicago
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
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)