Intelligence Overview
GLADIUS · MMSI 232046024 · 🏴 US · Primary Port: Miami
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#421
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
41
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
2
Dark Events
1
AIS blackout
Speed Anomalies
18
Max Speed
73.5 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 1 Event
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where GLADIUS was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Velocity Fraud — 18 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 73.5 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 12 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 146.1° 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 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 7 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Miami | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 2 | HIGH | 0.7763 | Miami | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| April 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Miami | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.8924 | Miami | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 1 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| September 2024 | 6 | HIGH | 0.7790 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| October 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.7367 | Miami | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| December 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6597 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; 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 | 1 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 18 events · max 73.5 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 12 events · max COG std 146.1° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Miami and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
41 detections across 31 individual events (avg 4.1/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 73.5 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 18 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
18 events
18 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 146.1°). 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: 1 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
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
0.8394
Global Rank
#421
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 1 | ×3 | 3.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 18 | ×1 | 18.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 12 | ×0.5 | 6.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 18 events · Max: 73.5 kn
Total Events
18
Max Reported SOG
73.5 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 · 12 events · Max COG std: 146.1°
Total Events
12
Max COG Std Dev
146.1°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 1 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
1
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-11-01T02:28:49
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
25.8953°N, 80.1280°W — Miami
AIS Gap Duration
10.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.2 knots SOG
Displacement
7.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5898 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 🇺🇸 | 27 | 0.7124 | 7.3 | STANDARD |
| Port Everglades | 🇺🇸 | 4 | 0.7181 | 5.8 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Miami — Port Profile
27 detections · Avg score 0.7124 · Avg distance 7.3 NM
Total Detections
27
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7124
Avg Distance NM
7.3
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Miami
Coordinates: 25.774°N, 80.190°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
27 of 31 total detections (87.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
7.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Port Everglades — Port Profile
4 detections · Avg score 0.7181 · Avg distance 5.8 NM
Total Detections
4
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7181
Avg Distance NM
5.8
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Port Everglades
Coordinates: 26.083°N, 80.117°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
4 of 31 total detections (12.9%)
Avg Distance from Port
5.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
GLADIUS
MMSI
232046024
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🏴 US
MID Code
232 → 🏴 US
Primary Port
Miami
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
Reported 73.5 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)