Intelligence Overview
BOB B. · MMSI 368095050 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Chicago
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#394
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
46
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
1
Dark Events
11
AIS blackout
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 11 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where BOB B. was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Evasion Navigation — 12 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 136.2° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | 7 | MEDIUM | 0.7396 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6059 | Chicago | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5677 | Chicago | DARK_VESSEL |
| June 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.7965 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| July 2024 | 1 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Chicago | POSITION_JUMP |
| August 2024 | 9 | MEDIUM | 0.7456 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.8354 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| October 2024 | 7 | MEDIUM | 0.6760 | Chicago | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 6 | MEDIUM | 0.7333 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| December 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6924 | 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 | 11 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 12 events · max COG std 136.2° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 1 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Chicago and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
46 detections across 23 individual events (avg 4.6/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⟳ 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 136.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 12 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
12 events
12 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 11 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
11 events
11 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.7342
Global Rank
#394
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 11 | ×3 | 33.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 12 | ×0.5 | 6.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 12 events · Max COG std: 136.2°
Total Events
12
Max COG Std Dev
136.2°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 11 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
11
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-02-11T02:02:31
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8162°N, 87.6567°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
7.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.7 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5373 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-02-12T04:37:54
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8163°N, 87.6578°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
8.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.9 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5393 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-02-27T03:21:06
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8158°N, 87.6546°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
10.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
2.8 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5952 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-10-05T11:42:39
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8163°N, 87.6516°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
7.3 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
5.3 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5252 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-10-13T14:41:05
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8165°N, 87.6562°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
8.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
5.5 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5508 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #6 — 2024-10-14T04:35:14
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8167°N, 87.6580°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
7.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
6.3 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5387 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #7 — 2024-10-17T16:35:22
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8166°N, 87.6580°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
7.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.2 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5218 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #8 — 2024-11-14T02:55:10
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8190°N, 87.6649°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
8.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
0.9 knots SOG
Displacement
243.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5440 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #9 — 2024-11-22T11:22:04
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8162°N, 87.6576°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
8.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
5.2 knots SOG
Displacement
243.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5486 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #10 — 2024-11-29T00:47:09
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
37.8174°N, 87.6626°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
10.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
4.5 knots SOG
Displacement
243.8 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5833 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
1 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 🇺🇸 | 23 | 0.6730 | 243.0 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Chicago — Port Profile
23 detections · Avg score 0.6730 · Avg distance 243.0 NM
Total Detections
23
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6730
Avg Distance NM
243.0
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Chicago
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
23 of 23 total detections (100.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
243.0 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
BOB B.
MMSI
368095050
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
368 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Chicago
Detection Period
10 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)