Intelligence Overview
TRITON · MMSI 249515000 · 🏴 US · Primary Port: Savannah
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#428
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
40
Months Active
6/12
Unique Ports
5
Dark Events
2
AIS blackout
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 2 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where TRITON was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Evasion Navigation — 18 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 108.3° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 9 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Savannah | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Los Angeles | DARK_VESSEL |
| June 2024 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Savannah | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.8482 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.8531 | Savannah | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 11 | HIGH | 0.7947 | Savannah | ZIGZAG; 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 | 2 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 18 events · max COG std 108.3° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 5 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Savannah and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
6 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
40 detections across 20 individual events (avg 6.7/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⟳ 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 108.3°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 18 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
18 events
18 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 2 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8743
Global Rank
#428
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 2 | ×3 | 6.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 18 | ×0.5 | 9.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 18 events · Max COG std: 108.3°
Total Events
18
Max COG Std Dev
108.3°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 2 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
2
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-12-15T00:44:54
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
32.2811°N, 79.4239°W — Charleston
AIS Gap Duration
9.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.6 knots SOG
Displacement
39.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6349 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-12-16T03:59:08
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
35.7609°N, 74.5234°W — Norfolk
AIS Gap Duration
10.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
15.3 knots SOG
Displacement
107.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7000 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
5 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 🇺🇸 | 7 | 0.6397 | 31.7 | STANDARD |
| Savannah | 🇺🇸 | 6 | 0.6698 | 13.4 | STANDARD |
| New York | 🇺🇸 | 5 | 0.6059 | 9.0 | STANDARD |
| Charleston | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.6349 | 39.7 | STANDARD |
| Baltimore | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.5870 | 2.8 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Norfolk — Port Profile
7 detections · Avg score 0.6397 · Avg distance 31.7 NM
Total Detections
7
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6397
Avg Distance NM
31.7
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
7 of 20 total detections (35.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
31.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Savannah — Port Profile
6 detections · Avg score 0.6698 · Avg distance 13.4 NM
Total Detections
6
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6698
Avg Distance NM
13.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Savannah
Coordinates: 32.083°N, 81.100°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
6 of 20 total detections (30.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
13.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 New York — Port Profile
5 detections · Avg score 0.6059 · Avg distance 9.0 NM
Total Detections
5
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6059
Avg Distance NM
9.0
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
5 of 20 total detections (25.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
9.0 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Charleston — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.6349 · Avg distance 39.7 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6349
Avg Distance NM
39.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Charleston
Coordinates: 32.776°N, 79.931°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 20 total detections (5.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
39.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Baltimore — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.5870 · Avg distance 2.8 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5870
Avg Distance NM
2.8
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
1 of 20 total detections (5.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
2.8 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
TRITON
MMSI
249515000
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🏴 US
MID Code
249 → 🏴 US
Primary Port
Savannah
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)