Intelligence Overview
NIRVANA EXPLORER · MMSI 636022940 · 🇱🇷 US · Primary Port: Galveston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#441
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
37
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
5
Dark Events
6
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
1
GPS spoofing
Max Jump
368km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 6 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where NIRVANA EXPLORER was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
GPS Spoofing — 1 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 368 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Evasion Navigation — 17 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 108.4° 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 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6790 | Houston | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| February 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | San Diego | DARK_VESSEL |
| March 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.6625 | Galveston | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| April 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7983 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.7009 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.8392 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.8389 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP |
| August 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.7378 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.7305 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.7516 | Galveston | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.7244 | New Orleans | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.8860 | Havana | DARK_VESSEL; 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 | 6 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 1 jumps · max 367.8km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 17 events · max COG std 108.4° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 5 unique ports | HIGH |
| High-Risk Port Proximity: Havana | CONFIRMED | 1 detections | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Galveston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
37 detections across 24 individual events (avg 3.1/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 108.4°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 17 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
17 events
17 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 6 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
6 events
6 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 367.8km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 1 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
0.7749
Global Rank
#441
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 6 | ×3 | 18.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 1 | ×2 | 2.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 17 | ×0.5 | 8.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 1 events · Max jump: 368 km
Total Events
1
Max Jump Distance
368 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 · 17 events · Max COG std: 108.4°
Total Events
17
Max COG Std Dev
108.4°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 6 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
6
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-01-16T12:19:20
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
23.9526°N, 127.0714°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
8.4 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
15.6 knots SOG
Displacement
741.6 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6709 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-02-24T10:07:40
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
24.6069°N, 118.5503°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
13.9 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
16.6 knots SOG
Displacement
492.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.8723 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-02-25T00:27:34
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
22.5853°N, 114.7878°W — San Diego
AIS Gap Duration
17.8 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
16.4 knots SOG
Displacement
621.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.9500 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #4 — 2024-03-11T15:02:46
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
26.0034°N, 92.8463°W — Galveston
AIS Gap Duration
8.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
13.6 knots SOG
Displacement
223.5 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6494 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #5 — 2024-11-13T14:54:07
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
25.1218°N, 89.6833°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
9.0 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
17.9 knots SOG
Displacement
290.7 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6891 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #6 — 2024-12-06T07:31:12
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
23.5579°N, 88.0080°W — Havana
AIS Gap Duration
14.2 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
17.0 knots SOG
Displacement
312.1 NM from port during gap
Score
0.8734 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 🇺🇸 | 16 | 0.6980 | 64.7 | STANDARD |
| Houston | 🇺🇸 | 3 | 0.6272 | 15.1 | STANDARD |
| San Diego | 🇺🇸 | 3 | 0.8311 | 618.3 | STANDARD |
| New Orleans | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.6891 | 290.7 | STANDARD |
| Havana | 🇨🇺 | 1 | 0.8734 | 312.1 | HIGH |
🇺🇸 Galveston — Port Profile
16 detections · Avg score 0.6980 · Avg distance 64.7 NM
Total Detections
16
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6980
Avg Distance NM
64.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Galveston
Coordinates: 29.301°N, 94.798°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
16 of 24 total detections (66.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
64.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Houston — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.6272 · Avg distance 15.1 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6272
Avg Distance NM
15.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Houston
Coordinates: 29.749°N, 95.362°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
3 of 24 total detections (12.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
15.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 San Diego — Port Profile
3 detections · Avg score 0.8311 · Avg distance 618.3 NM
Total Detections
3
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8311
Avg Distance NM
618.3
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
3 of 24 total detections (12.5%)
Avg Distance from Port
618.3 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.6891 · Avg distance 290.7 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6891
Avg Distance NM
290.7
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at New Orleans
Coordinates: 29.944°N, 90.063°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 24 total detections (4.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
290.7 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
🇨🇺 Havana — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.8734 · Avg distance 312.1 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.8734
Avg Distance NM
312.1
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Havana
Coordinates: 23.137°N, 82.377°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇺 CU
Risk Classification
HIGH — HIGH
Detection Share
1 of 24 total detections (4.2%)
Avg Distance from Port
312.1 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
NIRVANA EXPLORER
MMSI
636022940
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇱🇷 US
MID Code
636 → 🇱🇷 US
Primary Port
Galveston
Detection Period
12 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)