Intelligence Overview
JOHN P PASENTINE · MMSI 367162830 · 🇺🇸 US · Primary Port: Galveston
PERIOD: JAN–DEC 2024
Global Rank
#492
of 69,461 vessels
Composite Score
0.9500
CRITICAL
Total Detections
32
Months Active
11/12
Unique Ports
2
Position Jumps
1
GPS spoofing
Speed Anomalies
1
Max Speed
102.2 kn
Max Jump
224km
Monthly Detection Volume
2024 MONTHLY DETECTIONS
Alert Type Distribution
Key Intelligence Findings
GPS Spoofing — 1 Position Jumps
AIS coordinates fabricated at impossible locations. Maximum jump of 224 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 102.2 knots. Systematic falsification of movement data to corrupt automated tracking algorithms.
Evasion Navigation — 19 Zigzag Events
Erratic course-over-ground patterns up to 67.1° 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 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.6116 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| February 2024 | 4 | CRITICAL | 0.9500 | Galveston | ZIGZAG; SPEED_ANOMALY |
| March 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6427 | Houston | ZIGZAG; POSITION_JUMP |
| April 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.5275 | Houston | ZIGZAG |
| May 2024 | 3 | HIGH | 0.7773 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| July 2024 | 3 | CRITICAL | 0.9000 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| August 2024 | 2 | MEDIUM | 0.6047 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| September 2024 | 3 | MEDIUM | 0.5286 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| October 2024 | 4 | MEDIUM | 0.6158 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| November 2024 | 1 | MEDIUM | 0.6054 | Galveston | ZIGZAG |
| December 2024 | 5 | MEDIUM | 0.6365 | Galveston | 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 | CONFIRMED | 1 jumps · max 224.4km | CRITICAL |
| Velocity Fraud / Speed Anomaly | CONFIRMED | 1 events · max 102.2 kn | CRITICAL |
| Evasion Navigation / Zigzag | CONFIRMED | 19 events · max COG std 67.1° | HIGH |
| Ship-to-Ship Rendezvous | NOT DETECTED | — | LOW |
| Multi-Port Operations | POSSIBLE | 2 unique ports | MEDIUM |
Operational Profile
Primary AO
Galveston and surrounding maritime zone
Active Period
11 months of continuous alert activity in 2024
Alert Density
32 detections across 21 individual events (avg 2.9/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 67.1°). Consistent with surveillance evasion or at-anchor AIS manipulation. Count: 19 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
19 events
19 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: 1 events.
HIGH CONFIDENCE
1 events
1 events
MAR-T002
AIS-MAN-003
GPS Spoofing
GPS coordinate spoofing — AIS positions fabricated at impossible locations. Max jump: 224.4km. 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
0.6727
Global Rank
#492
of 69,461 vessels
Weighted Indicator Scoring
| Indicator | Count | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARK_VESSEL | 0 | ×3 | 0.0 |
| RENDEZVOUS | 0 | ×4 | 0.0 |
| POSITION_JUMP | 1 | ×2 | 2.0 |
| SPEED_ANOMALY | 1 | ×1 | 1.0 |
| ZIGZAG | 19 | ×0.5 | 9.5 |
| MaxSingleScore | 0.9500 | ×50 | 47.5 |
| COMPOSITE TOTAL | Normalized [0,1] | 0.9500 CRITICAL | |
⚡ Speed Anomaly Detections
Indicator: RTE-ANO-001 · 1 events · Max: 102.2 kn
Total Events
1
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 |
|---|
⊕ Position Jump Detections
Indicator: AIS-MAN-003 · 1 events · Max jump: 224 km
Total Events
1
Max Jump Distance
224 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 · 19 events · Max COG std: 67.1°
Total Events
19
Max COG Std Dev
67.1°
Threshold
50°
Zigzag Events (Top 50 by COG deviation)
| Date | COG Std Dev (°) | Score | Severity | Port | Coordinates |
|---|
Port History
2 distinct port areas · US primary flag state
Complete Port Detection Summary
| Port | Country | Detections | Avg Score | Avg Dist NM | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 🇺🇸 | 15 | 0.6008 | 14.4 | STANDARD |
| Houston | 🇺🇸 | 6 | 0.5585 | 18.1 | STANDARD |
🇺🇸 Galveston — Port Profile
15 detections · Avg score 0.6008 · Avg distance 14.4 NM
Total Detections
15
Primary port of operation
Avg Alert Score
0.6008
Avg Distance NM
14.4
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
15 of 21 total detections (71.4%)
Avg Distance from Port
14.4 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
🇺🇸 Houston — Port Profile
6 detections · Avg score 0.5585 · Avg distance 18.1 NM
Total Detections
6
Secondary port
Avg Alert Score
0.5585
Avg Distance NM
18.1
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
6 of 21 total detections (28.6%)
Avg Distance from Port
18.1 NM — consistent with port proximity operations
Ownership Intelligence
MMSI registry · Flag state analysis · Beneficial ownership investigation
Vessel Name
JOHN P PASENTINE
MMSI
367162830
Flag State (MMSI-derived)
🇺🇸 US
MID Code
367 → 🇺🇸 US
Primary Port
Galveston
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 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)