Intelligence Overview
MV CATAPULT · MMSI 338366832 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Boston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#398
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
46
Months Active
6/12
Unique Ports
1
Speed Anomalies
1
Max Speed
42.7 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
Velocity Fraud — 1 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 42.7 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 13 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 145.4° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.8639 | Boston | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Boston | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Boston | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 19 | HIGH | 0.7825 | Norfolk | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| October 2024 | 11 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Boston | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Boston | 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 1 events · max 42.7 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 13 events · max COG std 145.4° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 1 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Boston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
6 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
46 detections across 14 individual events (avg 7.7/month)
Active Techniques
⚡ SPEED ⟳ 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 145.4°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 13 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
13 events
13 events
MAR-T001
RTE-ANO-001
Velocity Fraud
AIS SOG field manipulation to broadcast impossible speeds up to 42.7 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. 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
0.8827
Global Rank
#398
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 | 1 | ×1 | 1.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 13 | ×0.5 | 6.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 1 events · Max: 42.7 kn
Total Events
1
Max Reported SOG
42.7 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 · 13 events · Max COG std: 145.4°
Total Events
13
Max COG Std Dev
145.4°
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 🇺🇸 | 14 | 0.7736 | 58.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Boston — Port Profile
14 detections · Avg score 0.7736 · Avg distance 58.1 NM
Total Detections
14
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7736
Avg Distance NM
58.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Boston
Coordinates: 42.358°N, 71.051°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
14 of 14 total detections (100.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
58.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
MV CATAPULT
MMSI
338366832
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Boston
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)