Intelligence Overview
STARFIRE · MMSI 377618000 · 🇻🇮 US · Primary Port: Port Everglades
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#430
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
39
Months Active
10/12
Unique Ports
1
Speed Anomalies
2
Rendezvous
1
STS events
Max Speed
74.0 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
Velocity Fraud — 2 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 74.0 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 8 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 116.2° std deviation, far exceeding the 50° anomaly threshold. Pattern consistent with surveillance evasion maneuvers.
Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous — 1 Confirmed Events
Proximity operations with other vessels detected outside of port oversight. High confidence indicator of illicit cargo or crew transfer operations.
Port Detection Summary
Monthly Alert Log — All Months
| Month | Detections | Severity | Score | Nearest Port | Alert Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.7500 | Port Everglades | RENDEZVOUS |
| April 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6244 | Port Everglades | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 10 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Wilmington NC | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7884 | Boston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| July 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Boston | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 6 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Boston | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.6240 | Boston | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| October 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.7260 | Port Everglades | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.8960 | Port Everglades | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Port Everglades | 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 2 events · max 74.0 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 8 events · max COG std 116.2° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | CONFIRMED | 1 STS events | CRITICAL |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 1 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Port Everglades and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
10 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
39 detections across 11 individual events (avg 3.9/month)
Active Techniques
⇌ RNDZ ⚡ SPEED ⟳ 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 116.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 8 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
8 events
8 events
MAR-T001
RTE-ANO-001
Velocity Fraud
AIS SOG field manipulation to broadcast impossible speeds up to 74.0 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 2 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
MAR-T005
RNDZ-001
Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Ship-to-ship proximity events consistent with illicit cargo/crew transfer outside port oversight. Count: 1 confirmed events.
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
0.8059
Global Rank
#430
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 1 | ×4 | 4.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 2 | ×1 | 2.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 8 | ×0.5 | 4.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 2 events · Max: 74.0 kn
Total Events
2
Max Reported SOG
74.0 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 · 8 events · Max COG std: 116.2°
Total Events
8
Max COG Std Dev
116.2°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
⇌ Rendezvous Detections
Indicator: RNDZ-001 · 1 confirmed ship-to-ship proximity events
Rendezvous Events
1
Risk Classification
STS TRANSFER
Rendezvous Event Log
| Date | Score | Severity | Port Area | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
1 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Everglades | 🇺🇸 | 11 | 0.7272 | 35.6 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Port Everglades — Port Profile
11 detections · Avg score 0.7272 · Avg distance 35.6 NM
Total Detections
11
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7272
Avg Distance NM
35.6
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
11 of 11 total detections (100.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
35.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
STARFIRE
MMSI
377618000
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇻🇮 US
MID Code
377 → 🇻🇮 US
Primary Port
Port Everglades
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 74.0 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)