SERGEY LVOV

IMO 9884150

Vessel information

Vessel Name SERGEY LVOV
IMO Number 9884150
MMSI 273295620
Vessel Type Tanker
Flag 🇷🇺 RUSSIA
Call Sign UBQV3
Length 141 m
Beam 16 m

Detected Events (100)

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 22:13 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 1h 39m
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T22:13:26+00:00 to 2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 99,
    "points_in_zone": 10,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T22:13:26+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96540499999999696001395932398736476898193359375,
        "lon": 28.74658000000000157569957082159817218780517578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96487330000000071095200837589800357818603515625,
        "lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 22:13 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 1h 39m
  • Radius: 52 meters
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9652, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 51.5,
    "duration_minutes": 99,
    "points": 10,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96524165999999667064912500791251659393310546875,
        "lon": 28.74670533999999832985849934630095958709716796875
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96487330000000071095200837589800357818603515625,
        "min_lon": 28.74658000000000157569957082159817218780517578125,
        "max_lat": 40.96540499999999696001395932398736476898193359375,
        "max_lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 21:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 2h 40m
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T21:12:24+00:00 to 2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 160.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "points_in_zone": 14,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T21:12:24+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96577169999999767924236948601901531219482421875,
        "lon": 28.7465566999999992958692018873989582061767578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96487330000000071095200837589800357818603515625,
        "lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 21:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 2h 40m
  • Radius: 58 meters
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 58.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "duration_minutes": 160.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "points": 14,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96530047857142875500358059071004390716552734375,
        "lon": 28.7466720285714245619601570069789886474609375
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 28.746545000000001124362825066782534122467041015625,
        "max_lat": 40.96577169999999767924236948601901531219482421875,
        "max_lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 20:04 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 3h 48m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T20:04:24+00:00 to 2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 228.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T20:04:24+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96523169999999680612745578400790691375732421875,
        "lon": 28.746683300000000826912582851946353912353515625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96487330000000071095200837589800357818603515625,
        "lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 20:04 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 3h 48m
  • Radius: 58 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 58,
    "duration_minutes": 228.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 28.7466727799999972603472997434437274932861328125
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 28.746545000000001124362825066782534122467041015625,
        "max_lat": 40.96577169999999767924236948601901531219482421875,
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 19:06 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 482 meters
  • Average Distance: 490 meters
  • Duration: 42 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-19T19:30:47+00:00 to 2026-07-19T20:12:50+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 482m, avg 490m) for 42 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 482m, avg 490m
Duration5/25Duration 42 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±7m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-20T01:45:01.819955+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
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        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 481.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 489.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 7.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 42,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2523,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T19:30:47+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T20:12:50+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 482m, avg 490m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 42 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b17m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 482m, avg 490m) for 42 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 40.963133999999996603946783579885959625244140625,
            "lon": 28.745805799999999408100848086178302764892578125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-19T19:06:23+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-19T20:12:50+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-20T01:45:01.819955+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 19:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 4h 46m
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T19:06:23+00:00 to 2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 286.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 18,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T19:06:23+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96512830000000349173205904662609100341796875,
        "lon": 28.74673500000000103682396002113819122314453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96487330000000071095200837589800357818603515625,
        "lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 19:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 4h 46m
  • Radius: 57 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 56.7000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "duration_minutes": 286.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96528389444444684386326116509735584259033203125,
        "lon": 28.74667555555555509272380731999874114990234375
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 28.746545000000001124362825066782534122467041015625,
        "max_lat": 40.96577169999999767924236948601901531219482421875,
        "max_lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 18:33 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 19m
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T18:33:31+00:00 to 2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 319,
    "points_in_zone": 21,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T18:33:31+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9650682999999986577677191235125064849853515625,
        "lon": 28.746745000000000658246790408156812191009521484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T23:52:29+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96487330000000071095200837589800357818603515625,
        "lon": 28.74707670000000092613845481537282466888427734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 18:33 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 19m
  • Radius: 57 meters
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 56.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "duration_minutes": 319,
    "points": 21,
    "centroid": {
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 28.746545000000001124362825066782534122467041015625,
        "max_lat": 40.96577169999999767924236948601901531219482421875,
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    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 18:30 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 472 meters
  • Average Distance: 489 meters
  • Duration: 1h 42m
  • Period: 2026-07-19T18:30:47+00:00 to 2026-07-19T20:12:50+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 472m, avg 489m) for 102 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 472m, avg 489m
Duration20/25Duration 102 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±9m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 472.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 489.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 9.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 102,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6123,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
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            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T18:30:47+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T20:12:50+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 472m, avg 489m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 102 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b19m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 472m, avg 489m) for 102 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 15:29 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 12 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T15:29:29+00:00 to 2026-07-19T21:53:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 12,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T15:29:29+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96475670000000235404513659887015819549560546875,
        "lon": 28.747151699999999863166522118262946605682373046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T21:53:27+00:00",
        "lat": 40.965249999999997498889570124447345733642578125,
        "lon": 28.746638300000000754153006710112094879150390625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 15:29 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 67 meters
  • Data Points: 12 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9652, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 12,
    "centroid": {
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    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 13:06 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 490 meters
  • Average Distance: 495 meters
  • Duration: 5h 45m
  • Period: 2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00 to 2026-07-19T18:52:24+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 490m, avg 495m) for 346 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 490m, avg 495m
Duration25/25Duration 346 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-19T19:15:01.886723+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
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    "speed_b_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T18:52:24+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 490m, avg 495m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 346 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 490m, avg 495m) for 346 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
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            "lon": 28.745940799999999626379576511681079864501953125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-19T18:52:24+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-19T19:15:01.886723+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 13:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Data Points: 7 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00 to 2026-07-19T19:36:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 389.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 7,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00",
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        "lon": 28.74705829999999906476659816689789295196533203125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T19:36:24+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 12:32 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 471 meters
  • Average Distance: 482 meters
  • Duration: 34 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-19T12:32:24+00:00 to 2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 471m, avg 482m) for 34 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 471m, avg 482m
Duration5/25Duration 34 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±15m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-19T16:00:07.428809+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
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    "min_distance_m": 471.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 482.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
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    "duration_minutes": 34,
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    "speed_b_std": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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        "vessel_b": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T12:32:24+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 2,
        "vessel_b": 2
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 471m, avg 482m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 34 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b115m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 471m, avg 482m) for 34 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
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        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-19T12:32:24+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-19T16:00:07.428809+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 12:32 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 34m
  • Data Points: 7 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T12:32:24+00:00 to 2026-07-19T19:06:23+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 394,
    "points_in_zone": 7,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T12:32:24+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96478499999999911551640252582728862762451171875,
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T19:06:23+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 09:47 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 469 meters
  • Average Distance: 478 meters
  • Duration: 3h 19m
  • Period: 2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00 to 2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 469m, avg 478m) for 199 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 469m, avg 478m
Duration25/25Duration 199 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±13m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 469.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 477.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 13,
    "duration_minutes": 199.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11943,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.11999999999999999555910790149937383830547332763671875,
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00"
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    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 469m, avg 478m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 199 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b113m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 469m, avg 478m) for 199 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 09:35 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 54m
  • Data Points: 5 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T09:35:22+00:00 to 2026-07-19T15:29:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 354.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 5,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T09:35:22+00:00",
        "lat": 40.964955000000003337845555506646633148193359375,
        "lon": 28.74698670000000078061930253170430660247802734375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T15:29:29+00:00",
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        "lon": 28.747151699999999863166522118262946605682373046875
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 08:58 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Data Points: 6 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T08:58:25+00:00 to 2026-07-19T15:29:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 391.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 6,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T08:58:25+00:00",
        "lat": 40.966776699999996935730450786650180816650390625,
        "lon": 28.74714000000000169166014529764652252197265625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T15:29:29+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96475670000000235404513659887015819549560546875,
        "lon": 28.747151699999999863166522118262946605682373046875
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 07:16 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 50m
  • Data Points: 6 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T07:16:26+00:00 to 2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 350,
    "points_in_zone": 6,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T07:16:26+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
        "lon": 28.74716000000000093450580607168376445770263671875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96482329999999905112417764030396938323974609375,
        "lon": 28.74705829999999906476659816689789295196533203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 06:11 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 7 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T06:33:02+00:00 to 2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 7,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T06:33:02+00:00",
        "lat": 40.966481700000002774686436168849468231201171875,
        "lon": 28.746763300000001351008904748596251010894775390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T13:06:27+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96482329999999905112417764030396938323974609375,
        "lon": 28.74705829999999906476659816689789295196533203125
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 05:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 4h 40m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00 to 2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 280.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96587000000000244881448452360928058624267578125,
        "lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9650333000000017591446521691977977752685546875,
        "lon": 28.74689670000000063510015024803578853607177734375
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 05:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 4h 40m
  • Radius: 131 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9661, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 131,
    "duration_minutes": 280.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 04:24 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 438 meters
  • Average Distance: 467 meters
  • Duration: 42 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-19T04:24:58+00:00 to 2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 467m) for 42 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 438m, avg 467m
Duration5/25Duration 42 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±23m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-19T10:45:10.695985+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
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    "vessel_b": {
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        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
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    "avg_distance_m": 467.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 22.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "duration_minutes": 42,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2520,
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            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T04:24:58+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 438m, avg 467m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 42 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b123m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 467m) for 42 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 40.96349539999999933570506982505321502685546875,
            "lon": 28.745756499999998823113855905830860137939453125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-19T04:24:58+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-19T10:45:10.695985+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 04:17 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 29m
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T04:17:58+00:00 to 2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 329.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 19,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T04:17:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96497500000000258069121628068387508392333984375,
        "lon": 28.747080000000000410409484175033867359161376953125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9650333000000017591446521691977977752685546875,
        "lon": 28.74689670000000063510015024803578853607177734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 04:17 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 29m
  • Radius: 111 meters
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9659, 28.7468
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 110.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 329.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 19,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96593833684210039791651070117950439453125,
        "lon": 28.74675816842106002013679244555532932281494140625
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375,
        "max_lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
        "max_lon": 28.74716000000000093450580607168376445770263671875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 03:21 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 438 meters
  • Average Distance: 465 meters
  • Duration: 1h 26m
  • Period: 2026-07-19T03:40:03+00:00 to 2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 465m) for 87 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 438m, avg 465m
Duration15/25Duration 87 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±17m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-19T09:30:15.884158+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
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        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
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    "distance_consistency_m": 16.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875,
    "duration_minutes": 86.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5215,
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    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0
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        "vessel_b": {
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T03:40:03+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 7,
        "vessel_b": 7
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 438m, avg 465m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 87 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b117m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 465m) for 87 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 40.962917099999998526982381008565425872802734375,
            "lon": 28.746113199999999920919435680843889713287353515625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-19T03:21:09+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-19T09:30:15.884158+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 03:17 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T03:17:59+00:00 to 2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 389.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T03:17:59+00:00",
        "lat": 40.964816700000000082582118920981884002685546875,
        "lon": 28.747106699999999790406945976428687572479248046875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T09:47:24+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9650333000000017591446521691977977752685546875,
        "lon": 28.74689670000000063510015024803578853607177734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 03:17 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 131 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9658, 28.7468
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 131.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 389.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96577962272727546633177553303539752960205078125,
        "lon": 28.746825390909098274505595327354967594146728515625
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96469830000000200698195840232074260711669921875,
        "min_lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375,
        "max_lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
        "max_lon": 28.7474567000000007510607247240841388702392578125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 02:01 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 438 meters
  • Average Distance: 470 meters
  • Duration: 2h 58m
  • Period: 2026-07-19T02:08:03+00:00 to 2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 470m) for 179 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 438m, avg 470m
Duration25/25Duration 179 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±13m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 438.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 469.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 12.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 178.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 10735,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
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    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T02:08:03+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 14,
        "vessel_b": 14
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 438m, avg 470m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 179 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b113m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 470m) for 179 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 02:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T02:24:58+00:00 to 2026-07-19T08:58:25+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T02:24:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96504999999999796500560478307306766510009765625,
        "lon": 28.74684500000000042518877307884395122528076171875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T08:58:25+00:00",
        "lat": 40.966776699999996935730450786650180816650390625,
        "lon": 28.74714000000000169166014529764652252197265625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 02:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 127 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9657, 28.7469
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 126.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 393.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 28.74685907599999978856430971063673496246337890625
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        "min_lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375,
        "max_lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
        "max_lon": 28.7474567000000007510607247240841388702392578125
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 01:08 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 7m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T01:08:59+00:00 to 2026-07-19T07:16:26+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 367.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T01:08:59+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96477829999999897836460149846971035003662109375,
        "lon": 28.7472250000000002501110429875552654266357421875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T07:16:26+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
        "lon": 28.74716000000000093450580607168376445770263671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 01:08 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 7m
  • Radius: 149 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9655, 28.7469
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 148.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 367.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 30,
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        "min_lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375,
        "max_lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 01:01 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 438 meters
  • Average Distance: 469 meters
  • Duration: 3h 13m
  • Period: 2026-07-19T01:53:04+00:00 to 2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 469m) 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 438m, avg 469m
Duration25/25Duration 194 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±12m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
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    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
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    "duration_minutes": 193.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11634,
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    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T01:53:04+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00"
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    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 16,
        "vessel_b": 16
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 438m, avg 469m"
            },
            "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 \u00b112m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 469m) 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 00:33 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 32 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T00:46:00+00:00 to 2026-07-19T07:16:26+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 32,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T00:46:00+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96486829999999912388375378213822841644287109375,
        "lon": 28.747101700000001756052370183169841766357421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T07:16:26+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
        "lon": 28.74716000000000093450580607168376445770263671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 00:33 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 153 meters
  • Data Points: 32 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9654, 28.7469
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 152.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 390.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 32,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.965425312500002519300323911011219024658203125,
        "lon": 28.746920318749996425822246237657964229583740234375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96469830000000200698195840232074260711669921875,
        "min_lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375,
        "max_lat": 40.96679000000000314685166813433170318603515625,
        "max_lon": 28.7474567000000007510607247240841388702392578125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19, 2026 00:33 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 438 meters
  • Average Distance: 469 meters
  • Duration: 4h 9m
  • Period: 2026-07-19T00:57:02+00:00 to 2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 469m) for 250 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 438m, avg 469m
Duration25/25Duration 250 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±11m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 438.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 469.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 11.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "duration_minutes": 249.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 14996,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-19T00:57:02+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T05:06:58+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 20,
        "vessel_b": 20
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 438m, avg 469m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 250 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b111m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 469m) for 250 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 23:14 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T23:14:02+00:00 to 2026-07-19T05:50:00+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T23:14:02+00:00",
        "lat": 40.965253300000000535874278284609317779541015625,
        "lon": 28.746674999999999755573298898525536060333251953125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T05:50:00+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96630669999999696528902859427034854888916015625,
        "lon": 28.74666500000000013415046851150691509246826171875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 23:14 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 119 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7469
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 118.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 396,
    "points": 30,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96525427666665564174763858318328857421875,
        "lon": 28.746922340000001128146323026157915592193603515625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96469830000000200698195840232074260711669921875,
        "min_lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375,
        "max_lat": 40.96630669999999696528902859427034854888916015625,
        "max_lon": 28.7474567000000007510607247240841388702392578125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 22:56 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 438 meters
  • Average Distance: 469 meters
  • Duration: 5h 54m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T22:56:57+00:00 to 2026-07-19T04:51:03+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 469m) for 354 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 438m, avg 469m
Duration25/25Duration 354 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±10m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 438.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 469.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 10.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 354.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21246,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T22:56:57+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T04:51:03+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 22,
        "vessel_b": 22
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 438m, avg 469m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 354 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b110m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 438m, avg 469m) for 354 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 22:02 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T22:56:57+00:00 to 2026-07-19T05:24:00+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 387.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T22:56:57+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96530829999999667734300601296126842498779296875,
        "lon": 28.746636699999999819965523784048855304718017578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T05:24:00+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96604500000000115278453449718654155731201171875,
        "lon": 28.746546699999999674446371500380337238311767578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 22:02 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 109 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9651, 28.7470
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 109.400000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 387.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96510974814814431965714902617037296295166015625,
        "lon": 28.746953711111114415643896791152656078338623046875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96469830000000200698195840232074260711669921875,
        "min_lon": 28.746520000000000294448909698985517024993896484375,
        "max_lat": 40.96604500000000115278453449718654155731201171875,
        "max_lon": 28.7474567000000007510607247240841388702392578125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 21:33 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 458 meters
  • Average Distance: 472 meters
  • Duration: 5h 52m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T21:59:59+00:00 to 2026-07-19T03:51:59+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 458m, avg 472m) 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 458m, avg 472m
Duration25/25Duration 352 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±7m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 458.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 472.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 6.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 352,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21120,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T21:59:59+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T03:51:59+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 23,
        "vessel_b": 23
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 458m, avg 472m"
            },
            "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 \u00b17m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 458m, avg 472m) 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 21:04 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 25m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T21:59:59+00:00 to 2026-07-19T04:24:58+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 385,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T21:59:59+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96522829999999970596036291681230068206787109375,
        "lon": 28.7466782999999992398443282581865787506103515625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T04:24:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9649950000000018235368770547211170196533203125,
        "lon": 28.74692999999999898363967076875269412994384765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 21:04 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 25m
  • Radius: 52 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9650, 28.7470
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 52.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 385,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96496532799999812368696439079940319061279296875,
        "lon": 28.747003068000008596527550253085792064666748046875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96469830000000200698195840232074260711669921875,
        "min_lon": 28.746635000000001269881977350451052188873291015625,
        "max_lat": 40.9653449999999992314769770018756389617919921875,
        "max_lon": 28.7474567000000007510607247240841388702392578125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 20:07 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 458 meters
  • Average Distance: 478 meters
  • Duration: 6h 7m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T20:17:57+00:00 to 2026-07-19T02:24:58+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 458m, avg 478m) for 367 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 458m, avg 478m
Duration25/25Duration 367 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±10m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 458.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 478.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 10.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 367,
    "overlap_duration_s": 22021,
    "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": "2026-07-18T20:17:57+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-19T02:24:58+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 25,
        "vessel_b": 25
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 458m, avg 478m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 367 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b110m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 458m, avg 478m) for 367 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 20:02 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T20:53:58+00:00 to 2026-07-19T03:17:59+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 28,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T20:53:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96527329999999977871993905864655971527099609375,
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T03:17:59+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 20:02 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 48 meters
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9651, 28.7469
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 48.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 28,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 28.746881132142856785094409133307635784149169921875
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 28.74653500000000150293999467976391315460205078125,
        "max_lat": 40.96542670000000185837052413262426853179931640625,
        "max_lon": 28.7472250000000002501110429875552654266357421875
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 17:25 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 48m
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T17:25:59+00:00 to 2026-07-18T23:14:02+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 348.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 17,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T17:25:59+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96519169999999832043613423593342304229736328125,
        "lon": 28.746628300000001132730176323093473911285400390625
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T23:14:02+00:00",
        "lat": 40.965253300000000535874278284609317779541015625,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 17:25 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 48m
  • Radius: 16 meters
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7466
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 15.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 348.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
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    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96529931176470284981405711732804775238037109375,
        "lon": 28.746633329411764634642167948186397552490234375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96517329999999645906427758745849132537841796875,
        "min_lon": 28.74653500000000150293999467976391315460205078125,
        "max_lat": 40.96542670000000185837052413262426853179931640625,
        "max_lon": 28.746706700000000722639015293680131435394287109375
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 15:32 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T15:32:58+00:00 to 2026-07-18T22:05:59+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 393,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T15:32:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96464499999999731016941950656473636627197265625,
        "lon": 28.747291700000001668513505137525498867034912109375
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T22:05:59+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9653449999999992314769770018756389617919921875,
        "lon": 28.746635000000001269881977350451052188873291015625
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 15:32 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 86 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7467
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 86.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 393,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 28.746669553333337177036810317076742649078369140625
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96464499999999731016941950656473636627197265625,
        "min_lon": 28.74653500000000150293999467976391315460205078125,
        "max_lat": 40.96542670000000185837052413262426853179931640625,
        "max_lon": 28.747291700000001668513505137525498867034912109375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 11:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 19m
  • Data Points: 3 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00 to 2026-07-18T17:25:59+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 379.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 3,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
        "lon": 28.74768999999999863348421058617532253265380859375
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T17:25:59+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96519169999999832043613423593342304229736328125,
        "lon": 28.746628300000001132730176323093473911285400390625
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 09:41 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 470 meters
  • Average Distance: 483 meters
  • Duration: 1h 25m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T09:41:59+00:00 to 2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 470m, avg 483m) for 85 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 470m, avg 483m
Duration15/25Duration 85 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±10m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-18T11:45:11.724052+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 470.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 483.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 10.5,
    "duration_minutes": 85,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5097,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
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    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T09:41:59+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 470m, avg 483m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 85 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b110m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 470m, avg 483m) for 85 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
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        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-18T09:41:59+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-18T11:45:11.724052+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 09:41 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 51m
  • Data Points: 5 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T09:41:59+00:00 to 2026-07-18T15:32:58+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 351,
    "points_in_zone": 5,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T09:41:59+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9658850000000001045918907038867473602294921875,
        "lon": 28.74662169999999861147443880327045917510986328125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T15:32:58+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 08:33 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 2h 33m
  • Data Points: 8 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T08:33:57+00:00 to 2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 153,
    "points_in_zone": 8,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T08:33:57+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9668716999999986683178576640784740447998046875,
        "lon": 28.74746329999999971960278344340622425079345703125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 07:22 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 3h 44m
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T07:22:55+00:00 to 2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 224,
    "points_in_zone": 10,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:22:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96639830000000159770934260450303554534912109375,
        "lon": 28.746674999999999755573298898525536060333251953125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
        "lon": 28.74768999999999863348421058617532253265380859375
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 07:22 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 3h 44m
  • Radius: 193 meters
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9663, 28.7471
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 193.400000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 224,
    "points": 10,
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        "lat": 40.966251499999998486600816249847412109375,
        "lon": 28.74714116999999902191120781935751438140869140625
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        "min_lon": 28.74662169999999861147443880327045917510986328125,
        "max_lat": 40.9670167000000020607330952771008014678955078125,
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 06:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 3m
  • Data Points: 13 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T06:03:58+00:00 to 2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 303,
    "points_in_zone": 13,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T06:03:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9648983000000015408659237436950206756591796875,
        "lon": 28.7470782999999983076122589409351348876953125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 06:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 3m
  • Radius: 170 meters
  • Data Points: 13 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9660, 28.7471
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 170,
    "duration_minutes": 303,
    "points": 13,
    "centroid": {
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 05:19 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 470 meters
  • Average Distance: 481 meters
  • Duration: 1h 14m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T05:19:40+00:00 to 2026-07-18T06:33:37+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 470m, avg 480m) for 74 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 470m, avg 480m
Duration15/25Duration 74 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±8m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
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        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
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    "min_distance_m": 469.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 480.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 7.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 74,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4437,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_a_std": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
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    "time_window": {
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        "end": "2026-07-18T06:33:37+00:00"
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    "points_count": {
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        "vessel_b": 10
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 470m, avg 480m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 74 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b18m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 470m, avg 480m) for 74 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 05:01 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 5m
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T05:01:57+00:00 to 2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 365,
    "points_in_zone": 17,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T05:01:57+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96467830000000276413629762828350067138671875,
        "lon": 28.747399999999998954081092961132526397705078125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
        "lon": 28.74768999999999863348421058617532253265380859375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 05:01 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 5m
  • Radius: 149 meters
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9657, 28.7471
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 148.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 365,
    "points": 17,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96572627647058340016883448697626590728759765625,
        "lon": 28.747094217647060077069909311830997467041015625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
        "min_lon": 28.74662169999999861147443880327045917510986328125,
        "max_lat": 40.9670167000000020607330952771008014678955078125,
        "max_lon": 28.74768999999999863348421058617532253265380859375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 04:17 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 467 meters
  • Average Distance: 476 meters
  • Duration: 1h 46m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T04:17:55+00:00 to 2026-07-18T06:03:58+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 467m, avg 476m) for 106 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 467m, avg 476m
Duration20/25Duration 106 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 467.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 475.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 106,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6363,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T04:17:55+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T06:03:58+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 10,
        "vessel_b": 10
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 467m, avg 476m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 106 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 467m, avg 476m) for 106 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 04:01 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 35m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T04:31:55+00:00 to 2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 395,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T04:31:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96467169999999669016688130795955657958984375,
        "lon": 28.747356700000000984118742053396999835968017578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T11:06:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
        "lon": 28.74768999999999863348421058617532253265380859375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 04:01 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 35m
  • Radius: 165 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9656, 28.7471
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 165.400000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 395,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96556300499999991870936355553567409515380859375,
        "lon": 28.74714508499999965351889841258525848388671875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96455999999999875171852181665599346160888671875,
        "min_lon": 28.74662169999999861147443880327045917510986328125,
        "max_lat": 40.9670167000000020607330952771008014678955078125,
        "max_lon": 28.74768999999999863348421058617532253265380859375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 03:37 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 470 meters
  • Average Distance: 480 meters
  • Duration: 1h 26m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T03:37:42+00:00 to 2026-07-18T05:03:39+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 470m, avg 480m) for 86 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 470m, avg 480m
Duration15/25Duration 86 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 469.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 479.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 86,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5157,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T03:37:42+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T05:03:39+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 470m, avg 480m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 86 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 470m, avg 480m) for 86 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 03:01 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 14m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T03:43:55+00:00 to 2026-07-18T09:57:57+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 374,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T03:43:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96467499999999972715158946812152862548828125,
        "lon": 28.747499999999998721023075631819665431976318359375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T09:57:57+00:00",
        "lat": 40.965491700000001173975761048495769500732421875,
        "lon": 28.74666669999999868423401494510471820831298828125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 03:01 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 14m
  • Radius: 182 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9654, 28.7472
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 181.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 374,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96540886799999725553789176046848297119140625,
        "lon": 28.74716346800000366101812687702476978302001953125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96459999999999723740984336473047733306884765625,
        "min_lon": 28.74662169999999861147443880327045917510986328125,
        "max_lat": 40.9670167000000020607330952771008014678955078125,
        "max_lon": 28.747633300000000389218257623724639415740966796875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 02:07 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 481 meters
  • Average Distance: 484 meters
  • Duration: 1h 36m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T02:07:57+00:00 to 2026-07-18T03:43:55+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 481m, avg 484m) for 96 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 481m, avg 484m
Duration20/25Duration 96 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 480.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 484.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3,
    "duration_minutes": 96,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5758,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T02:07:57+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T03:43:55+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 481m, avg 484m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 96 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 481m, avg 484m) for 96 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 02:07 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T02:32:55+00:00 to 2026-07-18T08:58:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 386,
    "points_in_zone": 24,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T02:32:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96467499999999972715158946812152862548828125,
        "lon": 28.74737999999999971123543218709528446197509765625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T08:58:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96697999999999950659912428818643093109130859375,
        "lon": 28.747633300000000389218257623724639415740966796875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 02:07 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Radius: 191 meters
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9653, 28.7473
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 191.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 386,
    "points": 24,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96531055833332857218920253217220306396484375,
        "lon": 28.74725826249999727224349044263362884521484375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96459999999999723740984336473047733306884765625,
        "min_lon": 28.746636699999999819965523784048855304718017578125,
        "max_lat": 40.9670167000000020607330952771008014678955078125,
        "max_lon": 28.747661699999998319299265858717262744903564453125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 01:11 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T01:27:55+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:55:03+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 387.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T01:27:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96479169999999925266820355318486690521240234375,
        "lon": 28.747325000000000017053025658242404460906982421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:55:03+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9666883000000012771124602295458316802978515625,
        "lon": 28.746984999999998677822077297605574131011962890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 01:11 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 195 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9649, 28.7472
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 195.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 387.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.9649399999999985766407917253673076629638671875,
        "lon": 28.747232067999998861296262475661933422088623046875
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96459999999999723740984336473047733306884765625,
        "min_lon": 28.746636699999999819965523784048855304718017578125,
        "max_lat": 40.9666883000000012771124602295458316802978515625,
        "max_lon": 28.747661699999998319299265858717262744903564453125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 00:10 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T00:57:58+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:22:55+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 384.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T00:57:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96465830000000352129063685424625873565673828125,
        "lon": 28.747448299999998511111698462627828121185302734375
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:22:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96639830000000159770934260450303554534912109375,
        "lon": 28.746674999999999755573298898525536060333251953125
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 00:10 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 178 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9649, 28.7473
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 178.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "duration_minutes": 384.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96485506538461862646727240644395351409912109375,
        "lon": 28.747254357692295201331944554112851619720458984375
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        "min_lat": 40.96459999999999723740984336473047733306884765625,
        "min_lon": 28.746636699999999819965523784048855304718017578125,
        "max_lat": 40.96639830000000159770934260450303554534912109375,
        "max_lon": 28.747661699999998319299265858717262744903564453125
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 18, 2026 00:03 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 474 meters
  • Average Distance: 482 meters
  • Duration: 1h 23m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T00:03:47+00:00 to 2026-07-18T01:27:41+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 474m, avg 482m) for 84 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 474m, avg 482m
Duration15/25Duration 84 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±9m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 474.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 481.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 9.199999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875,
    "duration_minutes": 83.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5034,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0899999999999999966693309261245303787291049957275390625,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T00:03:47+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T01:27:41+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 474m, avg 482m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 84 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b19m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 474m, avg 482m) for 84 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 23:05 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T23:40:57+00:00 to 2026-07-18T06:16:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 28,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T23:40:57+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96460830000000186146280611865222454071044921875,
        "lon": 28.74752670000000165373421623371541500091552734375
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T06:16:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96519169999999832043613423593342304229736328125,
        "lon": 28.746773300000000972431735135614871978759765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 23:05 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 70 meters
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9647, 28.7473
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 70.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 396,
    "points": 28,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 28.747348628571426587541282060556113719940185546875
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.964556700000002820161171257495880126953125,
        "min_lon": 28.746773300000000972431735135614871978759765625,
        "max_lat": 40.96519169999999832043613423593342304229736328125,
        "max_lon": 28.747665000000001356283974018879234790802001953125
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 22:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T22:54:56+00:00 to 2026-07-18T05:25:56+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 391,
    "points_in_zone": 28,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T22:54:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96550669999999882975316722877323627471923828125,
        "lon": 28.746606700000000955697032622992992401123046875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T05:25:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96477999999999752844814793206751346588134765625,
        "lon": 28.74712170000000099889803095720708370208740234375
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 22:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Radius: 105 meters
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9647, 28.7473
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 104.7000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "duration_minutes": 391,
    "points": 28,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.9647495250000019950675778090953826904296875,
        "lon": 28.747347917857144494746535201556980609893798828125
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.964556700000002820161171257495880126953125,
        "min_lon": 28.746606700000000955697032622992992401123046875,
        "max_lat": 40.96550669999999882975316722877323627471923828125,
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    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 21:04 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T21:46:56+00:00 to 2026-07-18T04:17:55+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 391,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T21:46:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96550830000000331665432895533740520477294921875,
        "lon": 28.746629999999999682813722756691277027130126953125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T04:17:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96483330000000222526068682782351970672607421875,
        "lon": 28.7470967000000001689841155894100666046142578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 21:04 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Radius: 122 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9650, 28.7472
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 122.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 391,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96495981481481152286505675874650478363037109375,
        "lon": 28.74721018518518889095503254793584346771240234375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.964556700000002820161171257495880126953125,
        "min_lon": 28.74658670000000171285137184895575046539306640625,
        "max_lat": 40.96595500000000100726538221351802349090576171875,
        "max_lon": 28.747665000000001356283974018879234790802001953125
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 20:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 23m
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T20:09:55+00:00 to 2026-07-18T02:32:55+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 383,
    "points_in_zone": 28,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T20:09:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.965388300000000754153006710112094879150390625,
        "lon": 28.74662000000000006139089236967265605926513671875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T02:32:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96467499999999972715158946812152862548828125,
        "lon": 28.74737999999999971123543218709528446197509765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 20:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 23m
  • Radius: 100 meters
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9651, 28.7470
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 100.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 383,
    "points": 28,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96511476428571540964185260236263275146484375,
        "lon": 28.747024403571430184456403367221355438232421875
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.964556700000002820161171257495880126953125,
        "min_lon": 28.746553299999998642988430219702422618865966796875,
        "max_lat": 40.96595500000000100726538221351802349090576171875,
        "max_lon": 28.747665000000001356283974018879234790802001953125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 19:50 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 483 meters
  • Average Distance: 490 meters
  • Duration: 43 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-17T19:50:42+00:00 to 2026-07-17T20:33:43+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 483m, avg 490m) for 43 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 Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 483m, avg 490m
Duration5/25Duration 43 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±6m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-17T21:15:01.340160+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 483.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 490.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 6.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 43,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2581,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
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        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T19:50:42+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T20:33:43+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 483m, avg 490m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 43 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 483m, avg 490m) for 43 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 Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 40.9632217999999994617610354907810688018798828125,
            "lon": 28.74577070000000134086803882382810115814208984375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T19:50:42+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T20:33:43+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-17T21:15:01.340160+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 19:05 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 20m
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T19:55:56+00:00 to 2026-07-18T02:15:55+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 380,
    "points_in_zone": 29,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T19:55:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96539500000000089130480773746967315673828125,
        "lon": 28.746590000000001197122401208616793155670166015625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T02:15:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96469330000000041991370380856096744537353515625,
        "lon": 28.7473667000000006055415724404156208038330078125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 19:05 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 20m
  • Radius: 95 meters
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9652, 28.7470
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 95.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 380,
    "points": 29,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.965150175862078185673453845083713531494140625,
        "lon": 28.746981148275864370589260943233966827392578125
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    "bbox": {
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        "max_lon": 28.747665000000001356283974018879234790802001953125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 18:07 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 480 meters
  • Average Distance: 483 meters
  • Duration: 32 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-17T18:07:45+00:00 to 2026-07-17T18:39:43+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 480m, avg 483m) for 32 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 480m, avg 483m
Duration5/25Duration 32 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-18T00:45:01.675628+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 479.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 483.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 32,
    "overlap_duration_s": 1918,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_a_std": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T18:07:45+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T18:39:43+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 2,
        "vessel_b": 2
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 480m, avg 483m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 32 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 480m, avg 483m) for 32 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 40.96281090000000091322363005019724369049072265625,
            "lon": 28.746126700000001363832780043594539165496826171875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T18:07:45+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T18:39:43+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-18T00:45:01.675628+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 18:05 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T18:31:57+00:00 to 2026-07-18T00:57:58+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 386,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T18:31:57+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96494500000000016370904631912708282470703125,
        "lon": 28.746905000000001706439434201456606388092041015625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T00:57:58+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96465830000000352129063685424625873565673828125,
        "lon": 28.747448299999998511111698462627828121185302734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 18:05 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Radius: 100 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9652, 28.7469
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 100.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 386,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96523205384615806678993976674973964691162109375,
        "lon": 28.74687384615383933805787819437682628631591796875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.964556700000002820161171257495880126953125,
        "min_lon": 28.746553299999998642988430219702422618865966796875,
        "max_lat": 40.96595500000000100726538221351802349090576171875,
        "max_lon": 28.747665000000001356283974018879234790802001953125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 17:55 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
Vessel B: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
  • Minimum Distance: 480 meters
  • Average Distance: 490 meters
  • Duration: 2h 3m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T17:55:55+00:00 to 2026-07-17T19:58:56+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 480m, avg 490m) for 123 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 480m, avg 490m
Duration25/25Duration 123 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±6m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 479.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 489.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 6.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 123,
    "overlap_duration_s": 7381,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_b_std": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T17:55:55+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T19:58:56+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 480m, avg 490m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 123 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SERGEY LVOV and SAMANYOLU) maintained close proximity (min 480m, avg 490m) for 123 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 17:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T17:49:56+00:00 to 2026-07-18T00:10:57+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 381,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T17:49:56+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96470169999999910714905126951634883880615234375,
        "lon": 28.7471800000000001773514668457210063934326171875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T00:10:57+00:00",
        "lat": 40.964556700000002820161171257495880126953125,
        "lon": 28.747665000000001356283974018879234790802001953125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 17:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Radius: 102 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9652, 28.7468
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 101.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "duration_minutes": 381,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.9652280925925964538691914640367031097412109375,
        "lon": 28.746839262962961214498136541806161403656005859375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.964556700000002820161171257495880126953125,
        "min_lon": 28.746553299999998642988430219702422618865966796875,
        "max_lat": 40.96595500000000100726538221351802349090576171875,
        "max_lon": 28.747665000000001356283974018879234790802001953125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 14:30 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9359569 (SAMANYOLU) PALAU
Vessel B: IMO 9884150 (SERGEY LVOV) RUSSIA
  • Minimum Distance: 487 meters
  • Average Distance: 494 meters
  • Duration: 2h 50m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T14:30:49+00:00 to 2026-07-17T17:21:44+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 487m, avg 494m) for 171 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 487m, avg 494m
Duration25/25Duration 171 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±6m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-17T17:30:10.432829+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 511101642,
        "imo": 9359569,
        "name": "SAMANYOLU",
        "flag": "PALAU"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 273295620,
        "imo": 9884150,
        "name": "SERGEY LVOV",
        "flag": "RUSSIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 487.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 493.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 5.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 170.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 10255,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.13000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125,
    "speed_a_std": 0.11999999999999999555910790149937383830547332763671875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.13000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T14:30:49+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T17:21:44+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 487m, avg 494m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 171 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: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (SAMANYOLU and SERGEY LVOV) maintained close proximity (min 487m, avg 494m) for 171 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.1 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 40.96259169999999727451722719706594944000244140625,
            "lon": 28.74639690000000058489604271017014980316162109375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T14:30:49+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T17:21:44+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-17T17:30:10.432829+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 14:02 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T14:02:00+00:00 to 2026-07-17T20:23:55+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 381.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T14:02:00+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96465830000000352129063685424625873565673828125,
        "lon": 28.747356700000000984118742053396999835968017578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T20:23:55+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9652717000000023972461349330842494964599609375,
        "lon": 28.746674999999999755573298898525536060333251953125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 17, 2026 14:02 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Radius: 65 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9649, 28.7470
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 65.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "duration_minutes": 381.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.96493233999999716843376518227159976959228515625,
        "lon": 28.746990000000000264890331891365349292755126953125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96465830000000352129063685424625873565673828125,
        "min_lon": 28.746559999999998780140231247060000896453857421875,
        "max_lat": 40.96542170000000027130226953886449337005615234375,
        "max_lon": 28.747356700000000984118742053396999835968017578125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18

Recent Position Data

Time (UTC) Lat Lon Speed Course Zone
Jul 19 23:52 40.9649 28.7471 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 23:29 40.9651 28.7469 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 23:18 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 23:15 40.9653 28.7467 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 23:11 40.9652 28.7467 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 22:46 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 22:43 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 22:23 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 22:20 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 22:13 40.9654 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 21:53 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 21:47 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 21:40 40.9654 28.7465 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 21:12 40.9658 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 20:04 40.9652 28.7467 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 19:46 40.9653 28.7467 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 19:36 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 19:06 40.9651 28.7467 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 18:52 40.9653 28.7466 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 19 18:41 40.9652 28.7467 0.0 kn 360.0° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

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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.