Intelligence Overview
APSARA · MMSI 367761510 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Honolulu
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#491
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
32
Months Active
12/12
Unique Ports
3
Position Jumps
4
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
2
Max Speed
70.4 kn
Max Jump
4,692km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 4 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 4,692 km confirms the AIS transmitter is broadcasting false positions. Systematic identity concealment is in progress.
Velocity Fraud — 2 Speed Anomaly Events
AIS SOG field manipulated to broadcast physically impossible speeds up to 70.4 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 9 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 77.5° 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 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5460 | Pearl Harbor | ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.8234 | Honolulu | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6100 | Honolulu | ZIGZAG |
| April 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.5667 | Honolulu | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Honolulu | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| June 2024 | 5 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Honolulu | ZIGZAG; DARK_VESSEL; POSITION_JUMP; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| July 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Pearl Harbor | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 4 | HIGH | 0.8525 | Guam | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Pearl Harbor | SPEED_ANOMALY; ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9091 | Guam | POSITION_JUMP; ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| November 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6941 | Honolulu | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 2 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Guam | POSITION_JUMP |
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 | CONFIRMED | 4 jumps · max 4692.2km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 2 events · max 70.4 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 9 events · max COG std 77.5° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 3 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Honolulu and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
12 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
32 detections across 15 individual events (avg 2.7/month)
Active Techniques
⚡ 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 77.5°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 9 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
9 events
9 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 4692.2km. Implies deliberate identity concealment. Count: 4 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4 events
4 events
MAR-T001
RTE-ANO-001
Velocity Fraud
AIS SOG field manipulation to broadcast impossible speeds up to 70.4 kn. Corrupts automated tracking algorithms and creates false movement vectors. Count: 2 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
2 events
2 events
Risk Analysis
Composite risk scoring · Weighted indicator model · Quantus v2.4
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Avg Detection Score
0.8126
Global Rank
#491
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 4 | ×2 | 8.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 2 | ×1 | 2.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 9 | ×0.5 | 4.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 2 events · Max: 70.4 kn
Total Events
2
Max Reported SOG
70.4 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 · 4 events · Max jump: 4,692 km
Total Events
4
Max Jump Distance
4,692 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 · 9 events · Max COG std: 77.5°
Total Events
9
Max COG Std Dev
77.5°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
3 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 🇺🇸 | 11 | 0.7045 | 88.4 | STANDARD |
| Pearl Harbor | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.5829 | 7.2 | STANDARD |
| Guam | 🇺🇸 | 2 | 0.9500 | 878.7 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Honolulu — Port Profile
11 detections · Avg score 0.7045 · Avg distance 88.4 NM
Total Detections
11
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.7045
Avg Distance NM
88.4
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Honolulu
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
11 of 15 total detections (73.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
88.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Pearl Harbor — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.5829 · Avg distance 7.2 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5829
Avg Distance NM
7.2
Port proximity zone
Detection Types at Pearl Harbor
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 15 total detections (13.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
7.2 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Guam — Port Profile
2 detections · Avg score 0.9500 · Avg distance 878.7 NM
Total Detections
2
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.9500
Avg Distance NM
878.7
Possible spoofed coords
Detection Types at Guam
Port Intelligence Notes
Port Country
🇺🇸 US
Risk Classification
LOW — Standard port monitoring applies
Detection Share
2 of 15 total detections (13.3%)
Avg Distance from Port
878.7 NM — anomalously high, suggests spoofed coordinates
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
APSARA
MMSI
367761510
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Honolulu
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
Reported 70.4 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)