Intelligence Overview
ZIMMOUNT KILIMANJARO · MMSI 477921600 · 🇭🇰 US · Primary Port: Charleston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#485
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
33
Months Active
8/12
Unique Ports
5
Dark Events
3
AIS blackout
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 ZIMMOUNT KILIMANJARO was operating outside electronic surveillance. Consistent with covert cargo transfer or evasion operations.
Evasion Navigation — 11 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 121.6° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6275 | Freeport | DARK_VESSEL; ZIGZAG |
| March 2024 | 7 | HIGH | 0.7790 | Savannah | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL |
| May 2024 | 2 | HIGH | 0.7792 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.6991 | Charleston | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Oakland | POSITION_JUMP |
| August 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.8909 | San Diego | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 6 | HIGH | 0.7726 | Savannah | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| December 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Charleston | 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 | 3 events detected | CRITICAL |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 11 events · max COG std 121.6° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | CONFIRMED | 5 unique ports | HIGH |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Charleston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
8 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
33 detections across 14 individual events (avg 4.1/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 121.6°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 11 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
11 events
11 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
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.7998
Global Rank
#485
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 3 | ×3 | 9.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 0 | ×1 | 0.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 11 | ×0.5 | 5.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⟳ Zigzag / Erratic Navigation
Indicator: RTE-ANO-005 · 11 events · Max COG std: 121.6°
Total Events
11
Max COG Std Dev
121.6°
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 — 2024-02-29T00:38:35
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
29.2520°N, 76.6949°W — Freeport
AIS Gap Duration
8.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
16.0 knots SOG
Displacement
195.0 NM from port during gap
Score
0.6538 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #2 — 2024-03-11T12:40:59
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
34.2797°N, 75.0892°W — Wilmington NC
AIS Gap Duration
10.6 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
13.3 knots SOG
Displacement
142.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.7283 · HIGH
Assessment
AIS gap consistent with deliberate concealment.
◐ DARK EVENT #3 — 2024-03-12T15:24:48
AIS BLACKOUT
Location
27.9994°N, 75.7742°W — Freeport
AIS Gap Duration
6.1 hours
Pre-Blackout Speed
14.9 knots SOG
Displacement
179.2 NM from port during gap
Score
0.5810 · LOW
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 | 🇺🇸 | 5 | 0.7175 | 26.3 | STANDARD |
| Savannah | 🇺🇸 | 4 | 0.6146 | 23.6 | STANDARD |
| Freeport | 🇧🇸 | 2 | 0.6174 | 187.1 | STANDARD |
| Charleston | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.6484 | 2.4 | STANDARD |
| Wilmington NC | 🇺🇸 | 1 | 0.7283 | 142.2 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Norfolk — Port Profile
5 detections · Avg score 0.7175 · Avg distance 26.3 NM
Total Detections
5
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7175
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
5 of 14 total detections (35.7%)
Avg Distance from Port
26.3 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Savannah — Port Profile
4 detections · Avg score 0.6146 · Avg distance 23.6 NM
Total Detections
4
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6146
Avg Distance NM
23.6
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
4 of 14 total detections (28.6%)
Avg Distance from Port
23.6 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇧🇸 Freeport — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.6174 · Avg distance 187.1 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6174
Avg Distance NM
187.1
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Freeport
Coordinates: 26.526°N, 78.700°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇧🇸 BS
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 14 total detections (14.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
187.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Charleston — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.6484 · Avg distance 2.4 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.6484
Avg Distance NM
2.4
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
2 of 14 total detections (14.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
2.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Wilmington NC — Port Profile
1 detections · Avg score 0.7283 · Avg distance 142.2 NM
Total Detections
1
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.7283
Avg Distance NM
142.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Wilmington NC
Coordinates: 34.235°N, 77.948°W
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
1 of 14 total detections (7.1%)
Avg Distance from Port
142.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
ZIMMOUNT KILIMANJARO
MMSI
477921600
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇭🇰 US
MID Code
477 → 🇭🇰 US
Primary Port
Charleston
Detection Period
8 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)