Intelligence Overview
R.E. PIERSON 6 · MMSI 338224296 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Philadelphia
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#422
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
41
Months Active
9/12
Unique Ports
2
Position Jumps
4
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
8
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
1,009km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 4 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 1,009 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 8 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 — 7 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 167.8° 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 | HIGH | 0.8042 | Philadelphia | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| April 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Philadelphia | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| May 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.8118 | New York | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| June 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.8363 | Philadelphia | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.8528 | Philadelphia | SPEED_ANOMALY |
| August 2024 | 7 | CRITICAL | 0.9074 | Philadelphia | SPEED_ANOMALY; POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.8136 | Philadelphia | POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 5 | HIGH | 0.8065 | Philadelphia | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| December 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.8814 | Philadelphia | POSITION_JUMP; 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 4 jumps · max 1009.3km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 8 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 7 events · max COG std 167.8° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Philadelphia and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
9 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
41 detections across 19 individual events (avg 4.6/month)
Active Techniques
⚡ SPEED ⊕ POS JUMP ⟳ 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: 8 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
8 events
8 events
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 167.8°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 7 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
7 events
7 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 1009.3km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 4 events.
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
0.8516
Global Rank
#422
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 4 | ×2 | 8.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 8 | ×1 | 8.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 7 | ×0.5 | 3.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 8 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
8
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 |
|---|
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 4 events · Max jump: 1,009 km
Total Events
4
Max Jump Distance
1,009 km
Indicator ID
AIS-MAN-003
Position Jump Events (Top 50 by distance)
| Date | Jump (km) | Implied Speed (kn) | Score | Severity | Spoofed-To Port | Coordinates |
|---|
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 7 events · Max COG std: 167.8°
Total Events
7
Max COG Std Dev
167.8°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
2 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 | 18 | 0.7592 | 32.7 | STANDARD |
| Norfolk | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.9500 | 126.3 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Philadelphia — Port Profile
18 detections · Avg score 0.7592 · Avg distance 32.7 NM
Total Detections
18
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7592
Avg Distance NM
32.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Philadelphia
Coordinates: 39.952°N, 75.144°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
18 of 19 total detections (94.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
32.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Norfolk — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 126.3 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
126.3
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Norfolk
Coordinates: 36.847°N, 76.293°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 19 total detections (5.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
126.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
R.E. PIERSON 6
MMSI
338224296
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
338 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Philadelphia
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)