Intelligence Overview
TOWN POINT · MMSI 367190250 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Portland ME
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#488
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
33
Months Active
6/12
Unique Ports
1
Speed Anomalies
4
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
Velocity Fraud — 4 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 102.2 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 25 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 127.2° std deviation, far exceeding the 50° anomaly threshold. Pattern consistent with surveillance evasion maneuvers or anchor position AIS noise.
Port Detection Summary
Monthly Alert Log — All Months
| Month | Detections | Severity | Score | Nearest Port | Alert Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 8 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Portland ME | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| February 2024 | 17 | CRITICAL | 0.9401 | Portland ME | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.5915 | Portland ME | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 1 | HIGH | 0.7619 | Portland ME | ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 2 | HIGH | 0.7858 | Boston | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6161 | Portland ME | 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 | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| GPS Spoofing / Position Jump | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 4 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 25 events · max COG std 127.2° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 1 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Portland ME and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
6 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
33 detections across 29 individual events (avg 5.5/month)
Active Techniques
⚡ SPEED ⟳ 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 127.2°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 25 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
25 events
25 events
MAR-T001
RTE-ANO-001
Velocity Fraud
AIS SOG field manipulation to broadcast impossible speeds up to 102.2 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 4 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.7742
Global Rank
#488
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 0 | ×2 | 0.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 4 | ×1 | 4.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 25 | ×0.5 | 12.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 4 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
4
Max Reported SOG
102.2 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 · 25 events · Max COG std: 127.2°
Total Events
25
Max COG Std Dev
127.2°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
1 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland ME | 🇺🇸 | 29 | 0.7689 | 40.9 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Portland ME — Port Profile
29 detections · Avg score 0.7689 · Avg distance 40.9 NM
Total Detections
29
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7689
Avg Distance NM
40.9
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Portland ME
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
29 of 29 total detections (100.0%)
Avg Distance from Port
40.9 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
TOWN POINT
MMSI
367190250
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Portland ME
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
Reported 102.2 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)