Intelligence Overview
LANEY CHOUEST · MMSI 368284000 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: New Orleans
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#362
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
54
Months Active
9/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
4
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
4
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 4 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where LANEY CHOUEST was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 4 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 — 17 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 106.4° 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 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.6132 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.6415 | New Orleans | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 7 | CRITICAL | 0.9293 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| July 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7668 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 14 | HIGH | 0.7873 | Boston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Key West | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6971 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.7929 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; 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 | CONFIRMED | 4 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 4 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 17 events · max COG std 106.4° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
New Orleans and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
9 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
54 detections across 25 individual events (avg 6.0/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 106.4°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 17 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
17 events
17 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: 4 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 4 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.7865
Global Rank
#362
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 4 | ×3 | 12.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 4 | ×1 | 4.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 17 | ×0.5 | 8.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 4 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
4
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 · 17 events · Max COG std: 106.4°
Total Events
17
Max COG Std Dev
106.4°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 4 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
4
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-02-05T13:34:54
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.3688°N, 88.0696°W — Pensacola
AIS Gap Duration
6.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
2.6 knots SOG
Displacement
77.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5123 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-12-02T02:06:18
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.5508°N, 88.8252°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
11.3 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
5.1 knots SOG
Displacement
106.4 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6516 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-12-05T06:20:58
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.7108°N, 87.9077°W — Pensacola
AIS Gap Duration
9.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.5 knots SOG
Displacement
108.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5724 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-12-12T05:19:03
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.5477°N, 89.1425°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
10.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
10.3 knots SOG
Displacement
97.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6436 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 🇺🇸 | 20 | 0.6584 | 70.3 | STANDARD |
| Pensacola | 🇺🇸 | 5 | 0.6536 | 92.7 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
20 detections · Avg score 0.6584 · Avg distance 70.3 NM
Total Detections
20
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6584
Avg Distance NM
70.3
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
20 of 25 total detections (80.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
70.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Pensacola — Port Profile
5 detections · Avg score 0.6536 · Avg distance 92.7 NM
Total Detections
5
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6536
Avg Distance NM
92.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Pensacola
Coordinates: 30.421°N, 87.216°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
5 of 25 total detections (20.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
92.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
LANEY CHOUEST
MMSI
368284000
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
368 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
New Orleans
Detection Period
9 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)