Intelligence Overview
MAERSK SHAMS · MMSI 563006800 · 🇸🇬 US · Primary Port: New York
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#424
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
41
Months Active
7/12
Unique Ports
6
Dark Events
1
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
2
GPS spoofing
Max Jump
866km
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 MAERSK SHAMS was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 2 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 866 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Evasion Navigation — 20 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 139.0° 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 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7926 | New York | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 2 | HIGH | 0.7886 | Baltimore | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 12 | HIGH | 0.8726 | Los Angeles | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| December 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.8183 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; 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 | CONFIRMED | 2 jumps · max 866.2km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 20 events · max COG std 139.0° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 6 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
New York and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
7 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
41 detections across 23 individual events (avg 5.9/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⊕ POS JUMP ⟳ ZIGZAG
Threat Category
High-Confidence AIS Manipulation — Multiple confirmed evasion techniques
TTP Analysis
Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — Maritime ATT&CK Framework
MAR-T003
RTE-ANO-005
Evasion Navigation
Erratic COG changes exceeding 50° threshold (max 139.0°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 20 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
20 events
20 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 866.2km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 2 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 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
0.8603
Global Rank
#424
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 1 | ×3 | 3.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 2 | ×2 | 4.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 20 | ×0.5 | 10.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 2 events · Max jump: 866 km
Total Events
2
Max Jump Distance
866 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 · 20 events · Max COG std: 139.0°
Total Events
20
Max COG Std Dev
139.0°
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 — 2024-03-18T16:06:36
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
26.9385°N, 117.8303°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
7.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
19.6 knots SOG
Displacement
348.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6804 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
6 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 🇺🇸 | 10 | 0.7044 | 26.3 | STANDARD |
| New York | 🇺🇸 | 6 | 0.7374 | 27.0 | STANDARD |
| Baltimore | 🇺🇸 | 3 | 0.6970 | 8.6 | STANDARD |
| San Diego | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.7126 | 306.2 | STANDARD |
| Oakland | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.9500 | 272.7 | STANDARD |
| Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.6509 | 63.0 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Norfolk — Port Profile
10 detections · Avg score 0.7044 · Avg distance 26.3 NM
Total Detections
10
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7044
Avg Distance NM
26.3
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
10 of 23 total detections (43.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
26.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 New York — Port Profile
6 detections · Avg score 0.7374 · Avg distance 27.0 NM
Total Detections
6
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7374
Avg Distance NM
27.0
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at New York
Coordinates: 40.661°N, 74.044°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
6 of 23 total detections (26.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
27.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Baltimore — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.6970 · Avg distance 8.6 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6970
Avg Distance NM
8.6
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Baltimore
Coordinates: 39.290°N, 76.615°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
3 of 23 total detections (13.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
8.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 San Diego — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.7126 · Avg distance 306.2 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7126
Avg Distance NM
306.2
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at San Diego
Coordinates: 32.715°N, 117.157°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 23 total detections (8.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
306.2 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Oakland — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 272.7 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
272.7
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Oakland
Coordinates: 37.804°N, 122.271°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 23 total detections (4.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
272.7 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 Philadelphia — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.6509 · Avg distance 63.0 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6509
Avg Distance NM
63.0
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
1 of 23 total detections (4.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
63.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
MAERSK SHAMS
MMSI
563006800
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇸🇬 US
MID Code
563 → 🇸🇬 US
Primary Port
New York
Detection Period
7 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)