Intelligence Overview
LIQUID ASSETS · MMSI 338204407 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Chicago
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#419
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
42
Months Active
9/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
3
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
9
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 3 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where LIQUID ASSETS was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 9 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 — 4 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 127.9° 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 | 2 | HIGH | 0.8807 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| April 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.7556 | Chicago | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Mobile | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.7287 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| August 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.7592 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| September 2024 | 10 | MEDIUM | 0.7316 | Mobile | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| October 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Chicago | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 6 | MEDIUM | 0.7136 | Mobile | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| December 2024 | 2 | HIGH | 0.7538 | Chicago | SPEED_ANOMALY; DARK_VESSEL |
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 | 3 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 9 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 4 events · max COG std 127.9° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Chicago and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
9 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
42 detections across 16 individual events (avg 4.7/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-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: 9 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
9 events
9 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 127.9°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. 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: 3 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
3 events
3 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.7970
Global Rank
#419
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 3 | ×3 | 9.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 9 | ×1 | 9.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 4 | ×0.5 | 2.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 9 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
9
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 · 4 events · Max COG std: 127.9°
Total Events
4
Max COG Std Dev
127.9°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 3 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
3
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-11-21T02:32:13
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
36.2620°N, 86.6070°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
7.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.0 knots SOG
Displacement
340.5 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5294 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-11-27T13:58:22
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
36.2602°N, 86.6093°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
7.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
17.3 knots SOG
Displacement
340.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5357 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-12-22T04:03:29
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
36.2613°N, 86.6052°W — Chicago
AIS Gap Duration
9.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.9 knots SOG
Displacement
340.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5772 · LOW
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
Port History
2 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 🇺🇸 | 14 | 0.7028 | 340.5 | STANDARD |
| Mobile | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.8960 | 339.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Chicago — Port Profile
14 detections · Avg score 0.7028 · Avg distance 340.5 NM
Total Detections
14
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7028
Avg Distance NM
340.5
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Chicago
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
14 of 16 total detections (87.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
340.5 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Mobile — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.8960 · Avg distance 339.1 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8960
Avg Distance NM
339.1
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 16 total detections (12.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
339.1 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
LIQUID ASSETS
MMSI
338204407
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Chicago
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)