Intelligence Overview
DSV-217 · MMSI 367776370 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: New Orleans
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#454
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
36
Months Active
11/12
Unique Ports
4
Dark Events
3
AIS blackout
Position Jumps
2
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
1
Max Speed
92.7 kn
Max Jump
2,103km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
AIS Blackout Confirmed — 3 Events
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation detected. Each event represents a period where DSV-217 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 2,103 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 1 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 92.7 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 20 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 117.0° 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 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.7476 | Mobile | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| February 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6424 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6297 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 7 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| May 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5079 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.5890 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| July 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6208 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 1 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Boston | POSITION_JUMP |
| September 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6742 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.5059 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 9 | HIGH | 0.8692 | New Orleans | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; 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 | 3 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | CONFIRMED | 2 jumps · max 2103.0km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 1 events · max 92.7 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 20 events · max COG std 117.0° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 4 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
New Orleans and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
11 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
36 detections across 26 individual events (avg 3.3/month)
Active Techniques
◐ DARK ⚡ SPEED ⊕ 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 117.0°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 20 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
20 events
20 events
MAR-T004
AIS-MAN-001
AIS Blackout
Deliberate AIS transponder deactivation to create surveillance gaps. Count: 3 events. Each event represents an unmonitored operational window.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
3 events
3 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 2103.0km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 2 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
MAR-T001
RTE-ANO-001
Velocity Fraud
AIS SOG field manipulation to broadcast impossible speeds up to 92.7 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. 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
0.6988
Global Rank
#454
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 3 | ×3 | 9.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 2 | ×2 | 4.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 1 | ×1 | 1.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 20 | ×0.5 | 10.0 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 1 events · Max: 92.7 kn
Total Events
1
Max Reported SOG
92.7 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 · 2 events · Max jump: 2,103 km
Total Events
2
Max Jump Distance
2,103 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: 117.0°
Total Events
20
Max COG Std Dev
117.0°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
◐ Dark Vessel Events
Indicator: AIS-MAN-001 · 3 AIS blackout events detected
Dark Vessel Events
3
Indicator
AIS-MAN-001
Risk Level
CRITICAL
◐ DARK EVENT #1 — 2024-01-14T10:30:44
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.9241°N, 89.7535°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
9.5 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.8 knots SOG
Displacement
63.9 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6105 · LOW
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-12-08T01:45:48
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.3179°N, 91.8269°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
13.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
1.3 knots SOG
Displacement
134.5 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6436 · MEDIUM
Assessment
Near-stationary approach before blackout — possible rendezvous/transfer signature.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-12-21T02:50:11
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
28.9913°N, 90.4092°W — New Orleans
AIS Gap Duration
13.3 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
7.7 knots SOG
Displacement
60.3 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7429 · MEDIUM
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
Port History
4 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 🇺🇸 | 22 | 0.6393 | 80.4 | STANDARD |
| Galveston | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.7093 | 88.7 | STANDARD |
| Mobile | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.9000 | 84.5 | STANDARD |
| Thunder Bay | 🇨🇦 | 1 | 0.9500 | 92.7 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 New Orleans — Port Profile
22 detections · Avg score 0.6393 · Avg distance 80.4 NM
Total Detections
22
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6393
Avg Distance NM
80.4
Port proximity zone
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
22 of 26 total detections (84.6%)
Avg Distance from Port
80.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Galveston — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.7093 · Avg distance 88.7 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7093
Avg Distance NM
88.7
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
2 of 26 total detections (7.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
88.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Mobile — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9000 · Avg distance 84.5 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9000
Avg Distance NM
84.5
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Mobile
Coordinates: 30.694°N, 88.044°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 26 total detections (3.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
84.5 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇨🇦 Thunder Bay — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 92.7 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
92.7
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Thunder Bay
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇨🇦 CA
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 26 total detections (3.8%)
Avg Distance from Port
92.7 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
DSV-217
MMSI
367776370
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
New Orleans
Detection Period
11 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 92.7 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)