CYCLONE

IMO 9314167

Vessel information

Vessel Name CYCLONE
IMO Number 9314167
MMSI 273123620
Vessel Type Tanker
Flag 🇷🇺 RUSSIA
Call Sign UANG2
Length 228 m
Beam 32 m

Sanction Status

⚠️ This vessel is sanctioned.

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Detected Events (100)

Zone Dwell Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28, 2026 10:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Danish Straits/Skagerrak
  • Duration: 4h 25m
  • Data Points: 64 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-28T10:01:53+00:00 to 2026-10-28T14:27:37+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_danish_straits",
    "zone_name": "Danish Straits\/Skagerrak",
    "dwell_minutes": 265.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 64,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-28T10:01:53+00:00",
        "lat": 57.81481500000000295358404400758445262908935546875,
        "lon": 10.8314733000000007479002306354232132434844970703125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-28T14:27:37+00:00",
        "lat": 57.02280499999999818783180671744048595428466796875,
        "lon": 11.70712999999999937017491902224719524383544921875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28, 2026 09:18 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Danish Straits/Skagerrak
  • Duration: 5h 8m
  • Data Points: 76 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-28T09:18:53+00:00 to 2026-10-28T14:27:37+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_danish_straits",
    "zone_name": "Danish Straits\/Skagerrak",
    "dwell_minutes": 308.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 76,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-28T09:18:53+00:00",
        "lat": 57.82699170000000066238499130122363567352294921875,
        "lon": 10.5131832999999996758333509205840528011322021484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-28T14:27:37+00:00",
        "lat": 57.02280499999999818783180671744048595428466796875,
        "lon": 11.70712999999999937017491902224719524383544921875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28, 2026 08:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Danish Straits/Skagerrak
  • Duration: 6h 19m
  • Data Points: 80 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-28T08:07:49+00:00 to 2026-10-28T14:27:37+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_danish_straits",
    "zone_name": "Danish Straits\/Skagerrak",
    "dwell_minutes": 379.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 80,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-28T08:07:49+00:00",
        "lat": 57.81202499999999844249032321386039257049560546875,
        "lon": 10.01523830000000003792592906393110752105712890625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-28T14:27:37+00:00",
        "lat": 57.02280499999999818783180671744048595428466796875,
        "lon": 11.70712999999999937017491902224719524383544921875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell English Channel Surveillance Zone
Oct 26, 2026 21:04 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: English Channel Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 4h 25m
  • Data Points: 6 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-26T21:04:52+00:00 to 2026-10-27T01:30:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_004",
    "zone_name": "English Channel Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 265.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 6,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T21:04:52+00:00",
        "lat": 51.7466466999999994413883541710674762725830078125,
        "lon": 2.56556329999999999103010850376449525356292724609375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-27T01:30:18+00:00",
        "lat": 52.60977170000000313621058012358844280242919921875,
        "lon": 3.070476699999999947721107673714868724346160888671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell English Channel Surveillance Zone
Oct 26, 2026 20:35 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: English Channel Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 4h 54m
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-26T20:35:31+00:00 to 2026-10-27T01:30:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_004",
    "zone_name": "English Channel Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 294.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 10,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T20:35:31+00:00",
        "lat": 51.6767382999999966841642162762582302093505859375,
        "lon": 2.468974999999999919708670859108678996562957763671875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-27T01:30:18+00:00",
        "lat": 52.60977170000000313621058012358844280242919921875,
        "lon": 3.070476699999999947721107673714868724346160888671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Northwest Iberian Sea Surveillance Zone
Oct 26, 2026 11:06 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Northwest Iberian Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 1h 45m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-26T11:06:03+00:00 to 2026-10-26T12:51:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_139",
    "zone_name": "Northwest Iberian Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 105,
    "points_in_zone": 24,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T11:06:03+00:00",
        "lat": 50.39902169999999870242390898056328296661376953125,
        "lon": 0.316815000000000013269385590319870971143245697021484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T12:51:04+00:00",
        "lat": 50.49116670000000084428393165580928325653076171875,
        "lon": 0.8876317000000000234649633057415485382080078125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Northwest Iberian Sea Surveillance Zone
Oct 26, 2026 10:52 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Northwest Iberian Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 1h 58m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-26T10:52:14+00:00 to 2026-10-26T12:51:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_139",
    "zone_name": "Northwest Iberian Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 118.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T10:52:14+00:00",
        "lat": 50.384403300000002445813152007758617401123046875,
        "lon": 0.240228300000000005720579565604566596448421478271484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T12:51:04+00:00",
        "lat": 50.49116670000000084428393165580928325653076171875,
        "lon": 0.8876317000000000234649633057415485382080078125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell English Channel Surveillance Zone
Oct 26, 2026 09:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: English Channel Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 1h 25m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-26T09:01:53+00:00 to 2026-10-26T10:26:53+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_133",
    "zone_name": "English Channel Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 85,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T09:01:53+00:00",
        "lat": 50.26043829999999701385604566894471645355224609375,
        "lon": -0.420746699999999973496045413412502966821193695068359375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T10:26:53+00:00",
        "lat": 50.345826700000003484092303551733493804931640625,
        "lon": 0.103264999999999995683452880257391370832920074462890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell English Channel Surveillance Zone
Oct 26, 2026 08:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: English Channel Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 2h 19m
  • Data Points: 42 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-26T08:07:12+00:00 to 2026-10-26T10:26:53+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_133",
    "zone_name": "English Channel Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 139.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 42,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T08:07:12+00:00",
        "lat": 50.20674999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
        "lon": -0.79159170000000000921858145375153981149196624755859375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T10:26:53+00:00",
        "lat": 50.345826700000003484092303551733493804931640625,
        "lon": 0.103264999999999995683452880257391370832920074462890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell English Channel Surveillance Zone
Oct 26, 2026 07:49 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: English Channel Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 2h 37m
  • Data Points: 43 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-26T07:49:22+00:00 to 2026-10-26T10:26:53+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_133",
    "zone_name": "English Channel Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 157.5,
    "points_in_zone": 43,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T07:49:22+00:00",
        "lat": 50.18516670000000345908119925297796726226806640625,
        "lon": -0.91343330000000000357118778993026353418827056884765625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-26T10:26:53+00:00",
        "lat": 50.345826700000003484092303551733493804931640625,
        "lon": 0.103264999999999995683452880257391370832920074462890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone
Oct 23, 2026 02:00 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 1h 16m
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-23T02:00:24+00:00 to 2026-10-23T03:17:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_014",
    "zone_name": "Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 76.7000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-23T02:00:24+00:00",
        "lat": 38.92743829999999860547177377156913280487060546875,
        "lon": -9.93760999999999938836481305770576000213623046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-23T03:17:03+00:00",
        "lat": 39.183958300000000463114702142775058746337890625,
        "lon": -9.9354516999999997750592228840105235576629638671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone
Oct 23, 2026 01:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 2h 15m
  • Data Points: 45 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-23T01:01:23+00:00 to 2026-10-23T03:17:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_014",
    "zone_name": "Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 135.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 45,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-23T01:01:23+00:00",
        "lat": 38.73066000000000030922819860279560089111328125,
        "lon": -9.9388850000000008577671906095929443836212158203125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-23T03:17:03+00:00",
        "lat": 39.183958300000000463114702142775058746337890625,
        "lon": -9.9354516999999997750592228840105235576629638671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone
Oct 23, 2026 00:04 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 3h 13m
  • Data Points: 53 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-23T00:04:04+00:00 to 2026-10-23T03:17:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_014",
    "zone_name": "Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 193,
    "points_in_zone": 53,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-23T00:04:04+00:00",
        "lat": 38.54927169999999847505023353733122348785400390625,
        "lon": -9.885451700000000840873326524160802364349365234375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-23T03:17:03+00:00",
        "lat": 39.183958300000000463114702142775058746337890625,
        "lon": -9.9354516999999997750592228840105235576629638671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Ceuta/Gibraltar STS Zone
Oct 21, 2026 22:08 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Ceuta/Gibraltar STS Zone
  • Duration: 1h 20m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-21T22:08:43+00:00 to 2026-10-21T23:29:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_ceuta",
    "zone_name": "Ceuta\/Gibraltar STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 80.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-21T22:08:43+00:00",
        "lat": 36.01744500000000215322870644740760326385498046875,
        "lon": -5.33898829999999957607315081986598670482635498046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-21T23:29:03+00:00",
        "lat": 35.94702670000000210848156712017953395843505859375,
        "lon": -5.6251683000000003431750883464701473712921142578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Ceuta/Gibraltar STS Zone
Oct 21, 2026 21:52 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Ceuta/Gibraltar STS Zone
  • Duration: 1h 36m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-21T21:52:53+00:00 to 2026-10-21T23:29:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_ceuta",
    "zone_name": "Ceuta\/Gibraltar STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 96.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-21T21:52:53+00:00",
        "lat": 36.021338299999996479527908377349376678466796875,
        "lon": -5.28680669999999963692971505224704742431640625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-21T23:29:03+00:00",
        "lat": 35.94702670000000210848156712017953395843505859375,
        "lon": -5.6251683000000003431750883464701473712921142578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Monitoring Zone
Oct 14, 2026 08:41 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Monitoring Zone
  • Duration: 5h 27m
  • Data Points: 5 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-10-14T08:41:26+00:00 to 2026-10-14T14:08:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_161",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Monitoring Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 327,
    "points_in_zone": 5,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-14T08:41:26+00:00",
        "lat": 31.533191699999999713099896325729787349700927734375,
        "lon": 32.36208330000000188420017366297543048858642578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-10-14T14:08:27+00:00",
        "lat": 31.533003300000000734826244297437369823455810546875,
        "lon": 32.3617449999999990950527717359364032745361328125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 14:01 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 40 meters
  • Average Distance: 46 meters
  • Duration: 47 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-17T14:24:02+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 40m, avg 46m) for 47 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 40m, avg 46m
Duration10/25Duration 47 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±6m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "avg_distance_m": 46,
    "distance_consistency_m": 6.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 47,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2822,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T14:24:02+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 40m, avg 46m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 47 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b16m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 40m, avg 46m) for 47 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 14:00 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 1h 11m
  • Data Points: 6 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T14:00:03+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 71,
    "points_in_zone": 6,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T14:00:03+00:00",
        "lat": 31.517276700000000033696778700686991214752197265625,
        "lon": 32.39634170000000068512235884554684162139892578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 13:00 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 39 meters
  • Average Distance: 44 meters
  • Duration: 2h 11m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T13:00:06+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 44m) for 131 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 39m, avg 44m
Duration25/25Duration 131 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-17T19:30:01.809261+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
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        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
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    "distance_consistency_m": 4.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 131,
    "overlap_duration_s": 7858,
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    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T13:00:06+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 12,
        "vessel_b": 12
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 39m, avg 44m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 131 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 44m) for 131 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
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            "lon": 32.39672569999999751644281786866486072540283203125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-17T13:00:06+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-17T19:30:01.809261+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 13:00 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 2h 11m
  • Data Points: 12 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T13:00:06+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 131,
    "points_in_zone": 12,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T13:00:06+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51793669999999991659933584742248058319091796875,
        "lon": 32.39659329999999926030795904807746410369873046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 13:00 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 2h 11m
  • Radius: 202 meters
  • Data Points: 12 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5170, 32.3966
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 201.599999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 131,
    "points": 12,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 32.39663569166666690080091939307749271392822265625
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "min_lon": 32.39634170000000068512235884554684162139892578125,
        "max_lat": 31.51793669999999991659933584742248058319091796875,
        "max_lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 12:05 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 39 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 2h 19m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T12:51:09+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 45m) for 140 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 39m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 140 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "avg_distance_m": 44.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 139.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 8395,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T12:51:09+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 13,
        "vessel_b": 13
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 39m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 140 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 45m) for 140 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 12:03 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 3h 7m
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T12:03:12+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 187.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "points_in_zone": 18,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T12:03:12+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518543300000001039506969391368329524993896484375,
        "lon": 32.3971149999999994406607584096491336822509765625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 12:03 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 3h 7m
  • Radius: 242 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5175, 32.3967
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 242,
    "duration_minutes": 187.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 32.396741194444445000044652260839939117431640625
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        "max_lat": 31.518543300000001039506969391368329524993896484375,
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    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 11:08 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 39 meters
  • Average Distance: 46 meters
  • Duration: 4h 2m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T11:08:10+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 46m) for 243 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 39m, avg 46m
Duration25/25Duration 243 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-17T17:45:16.492941+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "avg_distance_m": 45.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 242.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 14574,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
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    "speed_b_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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        "vessel_b": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T11:08:10+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 24,
        "vessel_b": 24
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 39m, avg 46m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 243 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 46m) for 243 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 31.517532299999999167994246818125247955322265625,
            "lon": 32.39680210000000215586624108254909515380859375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-17T11:08:10+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-17T17:45:16.492941+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 11:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 4h 9m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T11:01:10+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 249.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T11:01:10+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5182716999999996687620296142995357513427734375,
        "lon": 32.39678500000000127556631923653185367584228515625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 11:01 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 4h 9m
  • Radius: 269 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5177, 32.3968
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 269.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "duration_minutes": 249.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51773359999999257752278936095535755157470703125,
        "lon": 32.39679919199999602597017656080424785614013671875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "min_lon": 32.39634170000000068512235884554684162139892578125,
        "max_lat": 31.51865670000000108075255411677062511444091796875,
        "max_lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 10:12 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 39 meters
  • Average Distance: 46 meters
  • Duration: 4h 26m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T10:44:10+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 46m) for 267 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 39m, avg 46m
Duration25/25Duration 267 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "avg_distance_m": 45.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 266.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 16014,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
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        "vessel_b": {
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T10:44:10+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 27,
        "vessel_b": 27
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 39m, avg 46m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 267 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 46m) for 267 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 10:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 3m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T10:07:14+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 303.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T10:07:14+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518473300000000136833477881737053394317626953125,
        "lon": 32.39692170000000004392859409563243389129638671875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 10:07 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5h 3m
  • Radius: 281 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5178, 32.3968
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 303.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 30,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51784383333332328902542940340936183929443359375,
        "lon": 32.3968024933333396120360703207552433013916015625
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "min_lon": 32.39634170000000068512235884554684162139892578125,
        "max_lat": 31.51865670000000108075255411677062511444091796875,
        "max_lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 09:12 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 58m
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T09:12:12+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 358.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 38,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T09:12:12+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518750000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
        "lon": 32.397300000000001318767317570745944976806640625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 09:12 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5h 58m
  • Radius: 296 meters
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5180, 32.3969
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 296.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "duration_minutes": 358.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 38,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51800671315789514892458100803196430206298828125,
        "lon": 32.3968614394736817985176458023488521575927734375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "min_lon": 32.39634170000000068512235884554684162139892578125,
        "max_lat": 31.518750000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
        "max_lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 09:05 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 39 meters
  • Average Distance: 46 meters
  • Duration: 5h 58m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T09:12:12+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 46m) for 359 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 39m, avg 46m
Duration25/25Duration 359 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "avg_distance_m": 45.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 358.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21532,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T09:12:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 38,
        "vessel_b": 38
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 39m, avg 46m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 359 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 46m) for 359 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 08:04 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 39 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 6h 14m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T08:30:16+00:00 to 2026-09-17T14:45:02+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 45m) for 375 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 39m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 375 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "avg_distance_m": 45.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 374.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "overlap_duration_s": 22486,
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    "speed_a_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_summary": {
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        "vessel_b": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T08:30:16+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T14:45:02+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 40,
        "vessel_b": 40
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 39m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 375 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 45m) for 375 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 08:00 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 28m
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T08:42:14+00:00 to 2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 388.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 39,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T08:42:14+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518498300000000966747393249534070491790771484375,
        "lon": 32.3970649999999977808329276740550994873046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T15:11:04+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 08:00 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 28m
  • Radius: 297 meters
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5180, 32.3969
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 297.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 388.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 39,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.518019317948716917499041301198303699493408203125,
        "lon": 32.39686665897435347005739458836615085601806640625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5154500000000012960299500264227390289306640625,
        "min_lon": 32.39634170000000068512235884554684162139892578125,
        "max_lat": 31.518750000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
        "max_lon": 32.39775999999999811507223057560622692108154296875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 07:54 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 37 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 6h 5m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T07:54:16+00:00 to 2026-09-17T14:00:03+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 37m, avg 45m) for 366 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 37m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 366 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 37.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "avg_distance_m": 44.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.5,
    "duration_minutes": 365.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21947,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T07:54:16+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T14:00:03+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 41,
        "vessel_b": 41
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 37m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 366 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 37m, avg 45m) for 366 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 07:00 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 34m
  • Data Points: 43 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T07:54:16+00:00 to 2026-09-17T14:29:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 394.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 43,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T07:54:16+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51882330000000109748725662939250469207763671875,
        "lon": 32.39760170000000272239049081690609455108642578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T14:29:03+00:00",
        "lat": 31.516400000000000858335624798201024532318115234375,
        "lon": 32.39651330000000228892531595192849636077880859375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 07:00 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 34m
  • Radius: 211 meters
  • Data Points: 43 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5183, 32.3969
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 211.400000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 394.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 43,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51827605116278618879732675850391387939453125,
        "lon": 32.39691053953487909211617079563438892364501953125
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 32.39634170000000068512235884554684162139892578125,
        "max_lat": 31.51887669999999985748218023218214511871337890625,
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    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 06:58 UTC 90/100 ▼
Vessel A: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
Vessel B: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 28 meters
  • Average Distance: 42 meters
  • Duration: 1h 51m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T06:58:35+00:00 to 2026-09-17T08:49:36+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 90/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 28m, avg 42m) for 111 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 28m, avg 42m
Duration20/25Duration 111 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-17T09:45:09.627247+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
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        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
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    "duration_minutes": 111,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6661,
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    "speed_summary": {
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        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T06:58:35+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T08:49:36+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 18,
        "vessel_b": 18
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 90,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 28m, avg 42m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 111 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 28m, avg 42m) for 111 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 31.518538199999998283828972489573061466217041015625,
            "lon": 32.3972021000000012236341717652976512908935546875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-17T06:58:35+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-17T08:49:36+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-17T09:45:09.627247+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 06:54 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 32m
  • Data Points: 42 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T06:54:14+00:00 to 2026-09-17T13:27:02+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 392.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 42,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T06:54:14+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518788300000000646150510874576866626739501953125,
        "lon": 32.39740330000000056998032960109412670135498046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T13:27:02+00:00",
        "lat": 31.517610000000001235775926033966243267059326171875,
        "lon": 32.39650000000000318323145620524883270263671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 06:54 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 32m
  • Radius: 109 meters
  • Data Points: 42 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5185, 32.3970
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 108.599999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 392.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 42,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.518474364285719246936423587612807750701904296875,
        "lon": 32.39703666190475672692627995274960994720458984375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.517610000000001235775926033966243267059326171875,
        "min_lon": 32.39647169999999931633283267728984355926513671875,
        "max_lat": 31.5188883000000004130924935452640056610107421875,
        "max_lon": 32.397823299999998880593921057879924774169921875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 05:44 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 37 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T05:44:23+00:00 to 2026-09-17T12:12:14+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 37,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T05:44:23+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51870170000000115351213025860488414764404296875,
        "lon": 32.3974017000000031885065254755318164825439453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T12:12:14+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51843999999999823558027856051921844482421875,
        "lon": 32.39700830000000308928065351210534572601318359375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 05:44 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 73 meters
  • Data Points: 37 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5186, 32.3971
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 72.599999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 387.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 37,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.518576081081079109935672022402286529541015625,
        "lon": 32.3971200864864812274390715174376964569091796875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5182716999999996687620296142995357513427734375,
        "min_lon": 32.39673830000000265272319666109979152679443359375,
        "max_lat": 31.5188883000000004130924935452640056610107421875,
        "max_lon": 32.397823299999998880593921057879924774169921875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 04:41 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T04:41:32+00:00 to 2026-09-17T11:18:08+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 31,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T04:41:32+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518751699999999260626282193697988986968994140625,
        "lon": 32.39770999999999645524439984001219272613525390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T11:18:08+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518481699999998824068825342692434787750244140625,
        "lon": 32.396940000000000736690708436071872711181640625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 04:41 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 69 meters
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5186, 32.3972
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 69,
    "duration_minutes": 396.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 31,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51859403548386495685917907394468784332275390625,
        "lon": 32.39715236451613833423834876157343387603759765625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5182716999999996687620296142995357513427734375,
        "min_lon": 32.39673830000000265272319666109979152679443359375,
        "max_lat": 31.5188883000000004130924935452640056610107421875,
        "max_lon": 32.397823299999998880593921057879924774169921875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 03:06 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T03:12:40+00:00 to 2026-09-17T09:42:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 389.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T03:12:40+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518248299999999773035597172565758228302001953125,
        "lon": 32.39731499999999897454472375102341175079345703125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T09:42:16+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5185467000000016923877410590648651123046875,
        "lon": 32.396978300000000672298483550548553466796875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 03:06 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 54 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5187, 32.3973
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 53.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "duration_minutes": 389.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51866499999999859937815926969051361083984375,
        "lon": 32.397294318181820926838554441928863525390625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.518248299999999773035597172565758228302001953125,
        "min_lon": 32.39697670000000329082467942498624324798583984375,
        "max_lat": 31.5188883000000004130924935452640056610107421875,
        "max_lon": 32.397823299999998880593921057879924774169921875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 02:04 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
Vessel B: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 28 meters
  • Average Distance: 41 meters
  • Duration: 5h 52m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T02:57:26+00:00 to 2026-09-17T08:49:36+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 28m, avg 41m) for 352 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 28m, avg 41m
Duration25/25Duration 352 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±6m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 27.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "avg_distance_m": 41.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 5.5,
    "duration_minutes": 352.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21130,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T02:57:26+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T08:49:36+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 21,
        "vessel_b": 21
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 28m, avg 41m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 352 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b16m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 28m, avg 41m) for 352 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 02:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T02:54:38+00:00 to 2026-09-17T09:24:12+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 389.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T02:54:38+00:00",
        "lat": 31.517996700000001197849996970035135746002197265625,
        "lon": 32.39709669999999874789864406920969486236572265625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T09:24:12+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5186633000000000492946128360927104949951171875,
        "lon": 32.39719000000000193040250451304018497467041015625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 02:01 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 74 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5186, 32.3973
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 73.5,
    "duration_minutes": 389.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.518625499999995298594512860290706157684326171875,
        "lon": 32.39734009000000014566467143595218658447265625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.517996700000001197849996970035135746002197265625,
        "min_lon": 32.39697670000000329082467942498624324798583984375,
        "max_lat": 31.5188883000000004130924935452640056610107421875,
        "max_lon": 32.397823299999998880593921057879924774169921875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 01:49 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
Vessel B: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 31 meters
  • Average Distance: 43 meters
  • Duration: 6h 22m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T01:56:38+00:00 to 2026-09-17T08:18:46+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 31m, avg 43m) for 382 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 31m, avg 43m
Duration25/25Duration 382 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 31,
    "avg_distance_m": 43.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 382.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 22928,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T01:56:38+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T08:18:46+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 29,
        "vessel_b": 29
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 31m, avg 43m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 382 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 31m, avg 43m) for 382 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 01:15 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T01:55:44+00:00 to 2026-09-17T08:26:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.5,
    "points_in_zone": 19,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T01:55:44+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5176467000000002371962182223796844482421875,
        "lon": 32.396715000000000372892827726900577545166015625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T08:26:16+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518551699999999726742316852323710918426513671875,
        "lon": 32.397030000000000882209860719740390777587890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 01:15 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 97 meters
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5184, 32.3973
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 97.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 390.5,
    "points": 19,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.518388157894737133801754680462181568145751953125,
        "lon": 32.397258778947360724487225525081157684326171875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5176467000000002371962182223796844482421875,
        "min_lon": 32.396715000000000372892827726900577545166015625,
        "max_lat": 31.5188883000000004130924935452640056610107421875,
        "max_lon": 32.397823299999998880593921057879924774169921875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 00:36 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 38 meters
  • Average Distance: 42 meters
  • Duration: 2h 20m
  • Period: 2026-09-17T00:33:48+00:00 to 2026-09-17T02:54:38+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 38m, avg 42m) for 141 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 38m, avg 42m
Duration25/25Duration 141 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
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    "avg_distance_m": 42.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 140.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "overlap_duration_s": 8450,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-17T00:33:48+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T02:54:38+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 10,
        "vessel_b": 10
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 38m, avg 42m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 141 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 38m, avg 42m) for 141 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 00:33 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Data Points: 16 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-17T00:33:48+00:00 to 2026-09-17T07:00:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 386.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 16,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T00:33:48+00:00",
        "lat": 31.516761699999999990495780366472899913787841796875,
        "lon": 32.39663170000000036452547647058963775634765625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T07:00:13+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518848299999998374687493196688592433929443359375,
        "lon": 32.3975132999999999583451426587998867034912109375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 17, 2026 00:33 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Radius: 130 meters
  • Data Points: 16 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5179, 32.3970
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 129.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 386.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 16,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51788843749999813326212461106479167938232421875,
        "lon": 32.39700323125000380741767003200948238372802734375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.516761699999999990495780366472899913787841796875,
        "min_lon": 32.39656500000000249883669312112033367156982421875,
        "max_lat": 31.518848299999998374687493196688592433929443359375,
        "max_lon": 32.39770999999999645524439984001219272613525390625
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 23:45 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 58m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T23:45:43+00:00 to 2026-09-17T05:44:23+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 358.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T23:45:43+00:00",
        "lat": 31.516053299999999381952875410206615924835205078125,
        "lon": 32.39678500000000127556631923653185367584228515625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T05:44:23+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51870170000000115351213025860488414764404296875,
        "lon": 32.3974017000000031885065254755318164825439453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 23:45 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5h 58m
  • Radius: 177 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5176, 32.3969
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 176.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "duration_minutes": 358.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.517642113333334208391534048132598400115966796875,
        "lon": 32.3969280066666698303379234857857227325439453125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.516053299999999381952875410206615924835205078125,
        "min_lon": 32.39656500000000249883669312112033367156982421875,
        "max_lat": 31.518751699999999260626282193697988986968994140625,
        "max_lon": 32.39770999999999645524439984001219272613525390625
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 21:31 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 40m
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T21:31:46+00:00 to 2026-09-17T03:12:40+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 340.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 17,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T21:31:46+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515401700000001738999344524927437305450439453125,
        "lon": 32.3972600000000028330759960226714611053466796875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T03:12:40+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518248299999999773035597172565758228302001953125,
        "lon": 32.39731499999999897454472375102341175079345703125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 21:31 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5h 40m
  • Radius: 188 meters
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5170, 32.3969
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 187.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 340.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 17,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.516984805882355402673056232742965221405029296875,
        "lon": 32.3969382411764712514923303388059139251708984375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5153150000000010777512216009199619293212890625,
        "min_lon": 32.39656500000000249883669312112033367156982421875,
        "max_lat": 31.518248299999999773035597172565758228302001953125,
        "max_lon": 32.39731499999999897454472375102341175079345703125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 21:24 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 38 meters
  • Average Distance: 43 meters
  • Duration: 5h 22m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T21:31:46+00:00 to 2026-09-17T02:54:38+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 38m, avg 43m) for 323 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 38m, avg 43m
Duration25/25Duration 323 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 37.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "avg_distance_m": 43,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 322.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 19372,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T21:31:46+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T02:54:38+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 15,
        "vessel_b": 15
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 38m, avg 43m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 323 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 38m, avg 43m) for 323 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 20:03 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 16m
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T20:55:50+00:00 to 2026-09-17T03:12:40+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 376.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 18,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T20:55:50+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5153600000000011505107977427542209625244140625,
        "lon": 32.39732000000000056161297834478318691253662109375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T03:12:40+00:00",
        "lat": 31.518248299999999773035597172565758228302001953125,
        "lon": 32.39731499999999897454472375102341175079345703125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 20:03 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 16m
  • Radius: 178 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5169, 32.3970
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 177.599999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 376.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.51689453888888436949855531565845012664794921875,
        "lon": 32.39695945000000421032382291741669178009033203125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.5153150000000010777512216009199619293212890625,
        "min_lon": 32.39656500000000249883669312112033367156982421875,
        "max_lat": 31.518248299999999773035597172565758228302001953125,
        "max_lon": 32.39732000000000056161297834478318691253662109375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 19:08 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 37m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T19:41:00+00:00 to 2026-09-17T02:18:43+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 397.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T19:41:00+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515213299999999208012013696134090423583984375,
        "lon": 32.39748329999999754136297269724309444427490234375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T02:18:43+00:00",
        "lat": 31.517663299999998827161107328720390796661376953125,
        "lon": 32.3967616999999989957359503023326396942138671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 19:08 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 37m
  • Radius: 174 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5162, 32.3971
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 173.5,
    "duration_minutes": 397.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.516157744999997447621353785507380962371826171875,
        "lon": 32.3970806699999940292400424368679523468017578125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.515129999999999199644662439823150634765625,
        "min_lon": 32.39656500000000249883669312112033367156982421875,
        "max_lat": 31.51770330000000086556610767729580402374267578125,
        "max_lon": 32.3975750000000033423930290155112743377685546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 19:01 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 39 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T19:44:58+00:00 to 2026-09-17T02:18:43+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 45m) for 394 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 39m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 394 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 39.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "avg_distance_m": 44.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 393.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "overlap_duration_s": 23625,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T19:44:58+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-17T02:18:43+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 19,
        "vessel_b": 19
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 39m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 394 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 39m, avg 45m) for 394 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 18:50 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Data Points: 23 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T18:59:00+00:00 to 2026-09-17T01:25:43+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 386.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 23,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T18:59:00+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5150450000000006411937647499144077301025390625,
        "lon": 32.39771329999999949222910800017416477203369140625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-17T01:25:43+00:00",
        "lat": 31.517224999999999823785401531495153903961181640625,
        "lon": 32.396628300000003264358383603394031524658203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 18:50 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Radius: 189 meters
  • Data Points: 23 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5156, 32.3973
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 386.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 18:44 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 36 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 3h 9m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T18:50:00+00:00 to 2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 45m) for 190 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 36m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 190 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±6m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 35.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "avg_distance_m": 45.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 5.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 189.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11383,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T18:50:00+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 19,
        "vessel_b": 19
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 36m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 190 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b16m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 45m) for 190 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 17:06 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 36 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 4h 51m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T17:08:03+00:00 to 2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 45m) for 292 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 36m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 292 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-16T23:45:01.294979+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
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    "duration_minutes": 291.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
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    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T17:08:03+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 24,
        "vessel_b": 24
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
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                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
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            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 292 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 45m) for 292 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
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        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-16T17:06:18+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-16T23:45:01.294979+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 17:03 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T17:12:02+00:00 to 2026-09-16T23:45:43+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 24,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T17:12:02+00:00",
        "lat": 31.514824999999998311750459834001958370208740234375,
        "lon": 32.3982299999999980855136527679860591888427734375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T23:45:43+00:00",
        "lat": 31.516053299999999381952875410206615924835205078125,
        "lon": 32.39678500000000127556631923653185367584228515625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 17:03 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 120 meters
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5152, 32.3976
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 120.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 393.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 24,
    "centroid": {
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        "min_lon": 32.39678500000000127556631923653185367584228515625,
        "max_lat": 31.516053299999999381952875410206615924835205078125,
        "max_lon": 32.39844169999999934361767373047769069671630859375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 16:44 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 15m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T16:44:00+00:00 to 2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 315.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T16:44:00+00:00",
        "lat": 31.514763299999998480416252277791500091552734375,
        "lon": 32.39865669999999653327904525212943553924560546875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51542500000000046611603465862572193145751953125,
        "lon": 32.3972949999999997316990629769861698150634765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 16:44 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5h 15m
  • Radius: 98 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5151, 32.3977
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 98,
    "duration_minutes": 315.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.515119381481486726670482312329113483428955078125,
        "lon": 32.397712100000006785194273106753826141357421875
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        "min_lon": 32.3972600000000028330759960226714611053466796875,
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        "max_lon": 32.39865669999999653327904525212943553924560546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 16:35 UTC 85/100 ▼
Vessel A: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
Vessel B: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 14 meters
  • Average Distance: 44 meters
  • Duration: 1h 13m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T16:35:07+00:00 to 2026-09-16T17:48:29+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 85/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 14m, avg 44m) for 73 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 14m, avg 44m
Duration15/25Duration 73 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±12m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 13.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875,
    "avg_distance_m": 43.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 11.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "duration_minutes": 73.400000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4402,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T16:35:07+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T17:48:29+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 18,
        "vessel_b": 18
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 85,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 14m, avg 44m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 73 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b112m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 14m, avg 44m) for 73 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 15:08 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 28m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T15:30:59+00:00 to 2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 388.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T15:30:59+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5149033000000002857632352970540523529052734375,
        "lon": 32.398466700000000173531589098274707794189453125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51542500000000046611603465862572193145751953125,
        "lon": 32.3972949999999997316990629769861698150634765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 15:08 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 28m
  • Radius: 90 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5151, 32.3978
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 90.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 388.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
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    "centroid": {
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        "min_lon": 32.3972600000000028330759960226714611053466796875,
        "max_lat": 31.51542500000000046611603465862572193145751953125,
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    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 15:01 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 36 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T15:38:01+00:00 to 2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 45m) for 382 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 36m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 382 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
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    "distance_consistency_m": 4.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 381.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "overlap_duration_s": 22902,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T15:38:01+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T21:59:43+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 29,
        "vessel_b": 29
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 36m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 382 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 45m) for 382 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 14:24 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 32 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T14:24:58+00:00 to 2026-09-16T20:55:50+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 32,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T14:24:58+00:00",
        "lat": 31.514990000000000947011358221061527729034423828125,
        "lon": 32.3982400000000012596501619555056095123291015625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T20:55:50+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5153600000000011505107977427542209625244140625,
        "lon": 32.39732000000000056161297834478318691253662109375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 14:24 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 73 meters
  • Data Points: 32 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5150, 32.3980
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 72.5,
    "duration_minutes": 390.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 32,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 32.3979629187499966747054713778197765350341796875
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        "min_lon": 32.39732000000000056161297834478318691253662109375,
        "max_lat": 31.5153600000000011505107977427542209625244140625,
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    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 14:16 UTC 75/100 ▼
Vessel A: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
Vessel B: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 41 meters
  • Average Distance: 43 meters
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-16T14:16:16+00:00 to 2026-09-16T14:52:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 40m, avg 43m) for 36 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 40m, avg 43m
Duration5/25Duration 36 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-16T15:15:01.950783+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 40.5,
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    "distance_consistency_m": 2.399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 36,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2160,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
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            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T14:16:16+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T14:52:16+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 13,
        "vessel_b": 13
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 40m, avg 43m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 36 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 40m, avg 43m) for 36 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
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            "lon": 32.398533700000001545049599371850490570068359375
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        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-16T14:16:16+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-16T14:52:16+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-16T15:15:01.950783+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 13:02 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 36 meters
  • Average Distance: 44 meters
  • Duration: 6h 10m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T13:25:02+00:00 to 2026-09-16T19:35:00+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 44m) for 370 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 36m, avg 44m
Duration25/25Duration 370 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-16T19:45:01.526812+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
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        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
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    "distance_consistency_m": 4,
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    "overlap_duration_s": 22198,
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    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
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        "vessel_b": {
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T13:25:02+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T19:35:00+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 26,
        "vessel_b": 26
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 36m, avg 44m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 370 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 44m) for 370 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 31.5149897000000009938958100974559783935546875,
            "lon": 32.39836480000000307200025417841970920562744140625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-16T13:02:05+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-16T19:35:00+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-16T19:45:01.526812+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 13:02 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T13:39:59+00:00 to 2026-09-16T20:03:58+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 31,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T13:39:59+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515229999999998966586645110510289669036865234375,
        "lon": 32.39771669999999659239620086736977100372314453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T20:03:58+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515248299999999659348759450949728488922119140625,
        "lon": 32.39750670000000098980308393947780132293701171875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 13:02 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 70 meters
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5150, 32.3980
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 69.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 31,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 32.39798822903225783420566585846245288848876953125
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.514763299999998480416252277791500091552734375,
        "min_lon": 32.397338300000001254375092685222625732421875,
        "max_lat": 31.51529670000000038498910726048052310943603515625,
        "max_lon": 32.39865669999999653327904525212943553924560546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 12:34 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 36 meters
  • Average Distance: 44 meters
  • Duration: 6h 25m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T12:43:09+00:00 to 2026-09-16T19:08:59+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 44m) for 386 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 36m, avg 44m
Duration25/25Duration 386 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 35.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "avg_distance_m": 44.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 385.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "overlap_duration_s": 23150,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
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    "speed_b_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
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        "vessel_b": {
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T12:43:09+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T19:08:59+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 26,
        "vessel_b": 26
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 36m, avg 44m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 386 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 36m, avg 44m) for 386 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 12:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T12:52:07+00:00 to 2026-09-16T19:23:01+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T12:52:07+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515184999999998893827068968676030635833740234375,
        "lon": 32.39807330000000007430571713484823703765869140625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T19:23:01+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51528499999999866076905163936316967010498046875,
        "lon": 32.39737000000000222144080908037722110748291015625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 12:07 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 83 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5150, 32.3981
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 82.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 390.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.514995311111110964930048794485628604888916015625,
        "lon": 32.39813623333333225673413835465908050537109375
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        "max_lon": 32.39865669999999653327904525212943553924560546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 11:04 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T11:10:10+00:00 to 2026-09-16T17:42:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 391.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 31,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T11:10:10+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515226699999999482315615750849246978759765625,
        "lon": 32.39773170000000135360096464864909648895263671875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T17:42:03+00:00",
        "lat": 31.514869999999998384510035975836217403411865234375,
        "lon": 32.39825330000000036534402170218527317047119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 11:04 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Radius: 55 meters
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5150, 32.3982
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 54.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "duration_minutes": 391.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 31,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.515024519354827958750320249237120151519775390625,
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        "max_lon": 32.39865669999999653327904525212943553924560546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 11:01 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
Vessel B: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 33 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 2h 47m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T11:01:09+00:00 to 2026-09-16T13:48:48+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 33m, avg 45m) for 168 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 33m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 168 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-16T17:30:01.716276+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 32.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "avg_distance_m": 45.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 5.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 167.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "overlap_duration_s": 10059,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T11:01:09+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T13:48:48+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 36,
        "vessel_b": 36
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 33m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 168 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 33m, avg 45m) for 168 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 31.5151867000000009966242942027747631072998046875,
            "lon": 32.39809439999999796100382809527218341827392578125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-16T11:01:09+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-16T13:48:48+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-16T17:30:01.716276+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 10:38 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T10:58:11+00:00 to 2026-09-16T17:26:01+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 31,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T10:58:11+00:00",
        "lat": 31.5153150000000010777512216009199619293212890625,
        "lon": 32.3976516999999972767909639514982700347900390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T17:26:01+00:00",
        "lat": 31.514831699999998448902260861359536647796630859375,
        "lon": 32.39843170000000327490852214395999908447265625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 10:38 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 60 meters
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5151, 32.3981
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 60.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "duration_minutes": 387.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 31,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.5150543064516028834987082518637180328369140625,
        "lon": 32.398122099999994816243997775018215179443359375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.514763299999998480416252277791500091552734375,
        "min_lon": 32.3976516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "max_lat": 31.5153150000000010777512216009199619293212890625,
        "max_lon": 32.39865669999999653327904525212943553924560546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 10:34 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
Vessel B: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 33 meters
  • Average Distance: 45 meters
  • Duration: 3h 14m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T10:34:20+00:00 to 2026-09-16T13:48:48+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 33m, avg 45m) for 194 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 33m, avg 45m
Duration25/25Duration 194 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 32.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "avg_distance_m": 45.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 5.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 194.5,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11668,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T10:34:20+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T13:48:48+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 40,
        "vessel_b": 40
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 33m, avg 45m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 194 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (GURU and CYCLONE) maintained close proximity (min 33m, avg 45m) for 194 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 09:58 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: CYCLONE (CYCLONE) RUSSIA
Vessel B: SUKHONA (GURU) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 42 meters
  • Average Distance: 44 meters
  • Duration: 2h 8m
  • Period: 2026-09-16T09:58:14+00:00 to 2026-09-16T12:07:10+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 42m, avg 44m) for 129 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 42m, avg 44m
Duration25/25Duration 129 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273123620,
        "imo": 9314167,
        "name": "CYCLONE",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273129020,
        "imo": 9353096,
        "name": "GURU",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 41.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "avg_distance_m": 44.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 128.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 7736,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-16T09:58:14+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-16T12:07:10+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 42m, avg 44m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 129 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CYCLONE and GURU) maintained close proximity (min 42m, avg 44m) for 129 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 09:28 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 13m
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T09:28:14+00:00 to 2026-09-16T15:42:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 373.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 29,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T09:28:14+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515145000000000408135747420601546764373779296875,
        "lon": 32.39792829999999668189047952182590961456298828125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T15:42:03+00:00",
        "lat": 31.514880000000001558646545163355767726898193359375,
        "lon": 32.39847670000000334766809828579425811767578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 09:28 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 13m
  • Radius: 53 meters
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5151, 32.3981
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 52.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "duration_minutes": 373.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 29,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.515117648275857931139398715458810329437255859375,
        "lon": 32.3980545379310314046961138956248760223388671875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.514880000000001558646545163355767726898193359375,
        "min_lon": 32.3976516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "max_lat": 31.5153150000000010777512216009199619293212890625,
        "max_lon": 32.398556700000000319050741381943225860595703125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 07:37 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 2m
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T07:37:18+00:00 to 2026-09-16T13:39:59+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 362.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 21,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T07:37:18+00:00",
        "lat": 31.516196699999998287466951296664774417877197265625,
        "lon": 32.396718300000003409877535887062549591064453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T13:39:59+00:00",
        "lat": 31.515229999999998966586645110510289669036865234375,
        "lon": 32.39771669999999659239620086736977100372314453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 07:37 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 2m
  • Radius: 150 meters
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 31.5152, 32.3978
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 149.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "duration_minutes": 362.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 21,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 31.515245085714294503986820927821099758148193359375,
        "lon": 32.39783673809523634190554730594158172607421875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 31.51510329999999981964720063842833042144775390625,
        "min_lon": 32.396718300000003409877535887062549591064453125,
        "max_lat": 31.516196699999998287466951296664774417877197265625,
        "max_lon": 32.3981883000000010497387847863137722015380859375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_167"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 16, 2026 04:00 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 37m
  • Data Points: 7 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-16T04:00:54+00:00 to 2026-09-16T10:38:12+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_167",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 397.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 7,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T04:00:54+00:00",
        "lat": 31.529411700000000706722858012653887271881103515625,
        "lon": 32.4102783000000016500052879564464092254638671875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-16T10:38:12+00:00",
        "lat": 31.51519830000000155223460751585662364959716796875,
        "lon": 32.39775329999999797792042954824864864349365234375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18

Recent Position Data

Time (UTC) Lat Lon Speed Course Zone
Oct 28 14:27 57.0228 11.7071 13.0 kn 158.8° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 14:17 57.0581 11.6822 13.0 kn 160.1° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 14:15 57.0649 11.6777 13.0 kn 160.2° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 14:05 57.0960 11.6581 12.8 kn 162.2° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 14:04 57.1005 11.6554 12.8 kn 161.6° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:49 57.1526 11.6205 13.0 kn 158.2° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:47 57.1571 11.6171 13.1 kn 157.8° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:44 57.1696 11.6080 13.3 kn 158.3° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:43 57.1730 11.6055 13.3 kn 158.7° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:33 57.2048 11.5836 13.3 kn 160.2° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:31 57.2129 11.5783 13.2 kn 160.7° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:24 57.2380 11.5619 13.0 kn 160.1° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:22 57.2454 11.5570 13.0 kn 159.9° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:15 57.2674 11.5422 13.0 kn 159.8° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:11 57.2807 11.5320 13.0 kn 156.3° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:05 57.3018 11.5148 13.3 kn 155.6° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 13:03 57.3092 11.5087 13.3 kn 156.1° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 12:53 57.3399 11.4839 12.9 kn 157.1° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 12:45 57.3675 11.4620 12.4 kn 157.1° Danish Straits/Skagerrak
Oct 28 12:43 57.3740 11.4576 12.3 kn 162.6° Danish Straits/Skagerrak

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Data Source

Vessel observed through FleetLeaks' AIS monitoring system in zones of interest. Identity and position data derived from AIS broadcasts and public maritime databases.

Disclaimer: AIS data can be spoofed or falsified. Vessel identities should be independently verified before making compliance decisions.