STI COMANDANTE

IMO 9686857

Vessel information

Vessel Name STI COMANDANTE
IMO Number 9686857
MMSI 538005397
Vessel Type Tanker
Flag 🏳️ Marshall Is
Call Sign V7DL6
Length 184 m
Beam 27 m

Detected Events (100)

Zone Dwell Istanbul Black Sea Surveillance Zone
Sep 7, 2026 13:41 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Istanbul Black Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 1h 3m
  • Data Points: 45 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-07T13:41:56+00:00 to 2026-09-07T14:45:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_029",
    "zone_name": "Istanbul Black Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 63.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375,
    "points_in_zone": 45,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-07T13:41:56+00:00",
        "lat": 36.5109216999999972586010699160397052764892578125,
        "lon": 15.4907783000000005557694748858921229839324951171875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-07T14:45:17+00:00",
        "lat": 36.3433950000000010049916454590857028961181640625,
        "lon": 15.31794670000000024856490199454128742218017578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 19:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 1h 19m
  • Data Points: 50 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T19:00:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 79.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "points_in_zone": 50,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T19:00:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20472170000000033951437217183411121368408203125,
        "lon": 15.20228829999999931033016764558851718902587890625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19202169999999796345946379005908966064453125,
        "lon": 15.49586000000000041154635255225002765655517578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 18:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 2h 7m
  • Data Points: 56 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T18:12:30+00:00 to 2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 127.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "points_in_zone": 56,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T18:12:30+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799670000000247682692133821547031402587890625,
        "lon": 15.1928233000000005858964868821203708648681640625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19202169999999796345946379005908966064453125,
        "lon": 15.49586000000000041154635255225002765655517578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 17:00 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 414 meters
  • Average Distance: 419 meters
  • Duration: 1h 15m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T17:00:26+00:00 to 2026-09-04T18:15:28+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 419m) for 75 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 414m, avg 419m
Duration15/25Duration 75 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T19:15:02.008189+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 414,
    "avg_distance_m": 418.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 5.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 75,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4502,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T17:00:26+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T18:15:28+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 414m, avg 419m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 75 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 419m) for 75 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2098318999999975176251609809696674346923828125,
            "lon": 15.1923604000000000979753167484886944293975830078125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T17:00:26+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T18:15:28+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T19:15:02.008189+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 17:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 3h 19m
  • Data Points: 58 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T17:00:26+00:00 to 2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 199.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "points_in_zone": 58,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T17:00:26+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2079532999999997855411493219435214996337890625,
        "lon": 15.1928633000000008479446478304453194141387939453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19202169999999796345946379005908966064453125,
        "lon": 15.49586000000000041154635255225002765655517578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 17:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 2h 2m
  • Radius: 973 meters
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2070, 15.1961
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 972.799999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
    "duration_minutes": 122,
    "points": 10,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2070035100000069405723479576408863067626953125,
        "lon": 15.1960916599999986686952979653142392635345458984375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20266170000000016671037883497774600982666015625,
        "min_lon": 15.1928199999999993252686181222088634967803955078125,
        "max_lat": 37.20824999999999960209606797434389591217041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.2056117000000003969262252212502062320709228515625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 16:00 UTC 60/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 48 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-04T16:00:29+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 48 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 416m
Duration10/25Duration 48 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T22:30:01.994558+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 413.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 1.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 48,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2881,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T16:00:29+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 12,
        "vessel_b": 12
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 48 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 48 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2098466999999999416104401461780071258544921875,
            "lon": 15.19235809999999986530383466742932796478271484375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T16:00:29+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T22:30:01.994558+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 16:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 4h 19m
  • Data Points: 71 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T16:00:29+00:00 to 2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 259.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 71,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T16:00:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.208038299999998343992047011852264404296875,
        "lon": 15.19285670000000010304574971087276935577392578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19202169999999796345946379005908966064453125,
        "lon": 15.49586000000000041154635255225002765655517578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 16:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 3h 2m
  • Radius: 1,146 meters
  • Data Points: 23 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2076, 15.1943
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 1146,
    "duration_minutes": 182,
    "points": 23,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20757109130433804011772735975682735443115234375,
        "lon": 15.1942543434782617595146803068928420543670654296875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20266170000000016671037883497774600982666015625,
        "min_lon": 15.1928199999999993252686181222088634967803955078125,
        "max_lat": 37.20824999999999960209606797434389591217041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.2056117000000003969262252212502062320709228515625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 15:01 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 434 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 1h 6m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T15:01:20+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 434m, avg 456m) for 66 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 434m, avg 456m
Duration15/25Duration 66 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±16m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T21:45:06.322838+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 434.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 456,
    "distance_consistency_m": 15.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "duration_minutes": 66,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3959,
    "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": "2026-09-04T15:01:20+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 21,
        "vessel_b": 21
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 434m, avg 456m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 66 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b116m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 434m, avg 456m) for 66 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20904440000000334975993609987199306488037109375,
            "lon": 15.1950638999999991796130416332744061946868896484375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T15:01:20+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T21:45:06.322838+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 15:00 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 412 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 1h 47m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T15:00:34+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 416m) for 108 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 412m, avg 416m
Duration20/25Duration 108 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T21:45:01.762374+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 412.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 1.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 107.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6476,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T15:00:34+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 20,
        "vessel_b": 20
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 412m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 108 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 416m) for 108 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2098452999999977919287630356848239898681640625,
            "lon": 15.1923583000000004261664798832498490810394287109375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T15:00:34+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T21:45:01.762374+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 15:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 5h 19m
  • Data Points: 79 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T15:00:34+00:00 to 2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 319.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 79,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T15:00:34+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080049999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
        "lon": 15.1928266999999994624204191495664417743682861328125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19202169999999796345946379005908966064453125,
        "lon": 15.49586000000000041154635255225002765655517578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 15:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 3h 59m
  • Radius: 854 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2079, 15.1935
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 854.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "duration_minutes": 239.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "points": 30,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.207851503333330356326769106090068817138671875,
        "lon": 15.1934982233333357726223766803741455078125
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20472170000000033951437217183411121368408203125,
        "min_lon": 15.1928199999999993252686181222088634967803955078125,
        "max_lat": 37.20824999999999960209606797434389591217041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.20228829999999931033016764558851718902587890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 14:07 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 419 meters
  • Average Distance: 445 meters
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Period: 2026-09-04T14:07:16+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 419m, avg 445m) for 120 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 419m, avg 445m
Duration25/25Duration 120 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±19m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T20:45:10.770208+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 419.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 444.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 19.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "duration_minutes": 120,
    "overlap_duration_s": 7203,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T14:07:16+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 34,
        "vessel_b": 34
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 419m, avg 445m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 120 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b119m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 419m, avg 445m) for 120 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20894369999999895526343607343733310699462890625,
            "lon": 15.195051899999999278634277288801968097686767578125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T14:07:16+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T20:45:10.770208+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 14:00 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 412 meters
  • Average Distance: 417 meters
  • Duration: 2h 48m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T14:00:29+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 417m) for 168 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 412m, avg 417m
Duration25/25Duration 168 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T20:30:01.883190+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 412.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 168,
    "overlap_duration_s": 10081,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
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    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T14:00:29+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 29,
        "vessel_b": 29
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 412m, avg 417m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 168 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 417m) for 168 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20984610000000003537934389896690845489501953125,
            "lon": 15.192354699999999212423062999732792377471923828125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T14:00:29+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T20:30:01.883190+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 14:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 19m
  • Data Points: 88 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T14:00:29+00:00 to 2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 379.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 88,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T14:00:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20798500000000075260686571709811687469482421875,
        "lon": 15.1928616999999999137571649043820798397064208984375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19202169999999796345946379005908966064453125,
        "lon": 15.49586000000000041154635255225002765655517578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 14:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Radius: 868 meters
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2079, 15.1933
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 868,
    "duration_minutes": 300,
    "points": 39,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2078868384615333297915640287101268768310546875,
        "lon": 15.1933464538461517889800234115682542324066162109375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20472170000000033951437217183411121368408203125,
        "min_lon": 15.1928199999999993252686181222088634967803955078125,
        "max_lat": 37.20824999999999960209606797434389591217041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.20228829999999931033016764558851718902587890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 13:54 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 412 meters
  • Average Distance: 417 meters
  • Duration: 2h 54m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T13:54:29+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 417m) for 174 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 412m, avg 417m
Duration25/25Duration 174 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T19:45:04.650649+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 412.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 174,
    "overlap_duration_s": 10441,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T13:54:29+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 31,
        "vessel_b": 31
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 412m, avg 417m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 174 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 417m) for 174 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20984539999999896053850534372031688690185546875,
            "lon": 15.192353499999999399960870505310595035552978515625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T13:54:29+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T16:48:30+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T19:45:04.650649+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 13:30 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 25m
  • Data Points: 90 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T13:54:29+00:00 to 2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 385.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 90,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T13:54:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20801329999999751407813164405524730682373046875,
        "lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T20:20:18+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19202169999999796345946379005908966064453125,
        "lon": 15.49586000000000041154635255225002765655517578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 13:30 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 30m
  • Radius: 872 meters
  • Data Points: 43 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2079, 15.1933
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 872.299999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
    "duration_minutes": 330,
    "points": 43,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.207897013953498799310182221233844757080078125,
        "lon": 15.19329926511627348872934817336499691009521484375
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        "min_lon": 15.19281170000000003028617356903851032257080078125,
        "max_lat": 37.20824999999999960209606797434389591217041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.20228829999999931033016764558851718902587890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 13:25 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 419 meters
  • Average Distance: 441 meters
  • Duration: 2h 42m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T13:25:21+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 419m, avg 441m) for 162 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 419m, avg 441m
Duration25/25Duration 162 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±19m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 419.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 441.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 18.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "duration_minutes": 162,
    "overlap_duration_s": 9718,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T13:25:21+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:07:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 42,
        "vessel_b": 42
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 419m, avg 441m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 162 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b119m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 419m, avg 441m) for 162 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 12:24 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 412 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 4h 45m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T12:24:35+00:00 to 2026-09-04T17:09:36+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 416m) for 285 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 412m, avg 416m
Duration25/25Duration 285 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T18:45:07.027158+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 411.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 285,
    "overlap_duration_s": 17101,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T12:24:35+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T17:09:36+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 23,
        "vessel_b": 23
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 412m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 285 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 416m) for 285 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2098438000000015790647012181580066680908203125,
            "lon": 15.1923566999999994919789969571866095066070556640625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T12:24:35+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T17:09:36+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T18:45:07.027158+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 12:07 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
  • Minimum Distance: 418 meters
  • Average Distance: 438 meters
  • Duration: 3h 15m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T12:48:32+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:03:35+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 438m) for 195 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 418m, avg 438m
Duration25/25Duration 195 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±17m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 418.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 437.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 17.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "duration_minutes": 195.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11703,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T12:48:32+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:03:35+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 25,
        "vessel_b": 25
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 418m, avg 438m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 195 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 438m) for 195 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 12:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 38m
  • Data Points: 58 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T12:51:30+00:00 to 2026-09-04T19:29:36+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 398.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 58,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T12:51:30+00:00",
        "lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "lon": 15.192846700000000481622919323854148387908935546875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T19:29:36+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19670330000000291192918666638433933258056640625,
        "lon": 15.2746633000000002766682882793247699737548828125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 12:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 876 meters
  • Data Points: 47 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2079, 15.1933
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 875.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "duration_minutes": 389.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 47,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20790684255319291651176172308623790740966796875,
        "lon": 15.1932600723404220843804068863391876220703125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20472170000000033951437217183411121368408203125,
        "min_lon": 15.19281170000000003028617356903851032257080078125,
        "max_lat": 37.20824999999999960209606797434389591217041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.20228829999999931033016764558851718902587890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 11:36 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 412 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 5h 15m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T11:54:33+00:00 to 2026-09-04T17:09:36+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 416m) for 315 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 412m, avg 416m
Duration25/25Duration 315 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 411.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 315.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 18903,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T11:54:33+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T17:09:36+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 25,
        "vessel_b": 25
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 412m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 315 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 412m, avg 416m) for 315 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 11:24 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 45 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T11:48:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T18:15:28+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387,
    "points_in_zone": 45,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T11:48:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080083000000030324372346512973308563232421875,
        "lon": 15.1928283000000003966079020756296813488006591796875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T18:15:28+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080016999999969584678183309733867645263671875,
        "lon": 15.1928199999999993252686181222088634967803955078125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 11:24 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 45 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 6.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 387,
    "points": 45,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.208004662222236902380245737731456756591796875,
        "lon": 15.192839628888886949198422371409833431243896484375
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.19281170000000003028617356903851032257080078125,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928800000000006065192792448215186595916748046875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 11:16 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 421 meters
  • Average Distance: 431 meters
  • Duration: 1h 45m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T11:16:22+00:00 to 2026-09-04T13:01:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 421m, avg 431m) for 105 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 421m, avg 431m
Duration20/25Duration 105 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±7m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 420.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 430.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 7.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 105,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6297,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
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    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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        "vessel_b": {
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            "max_sog": 0
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T11:16:22+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T13:01:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 23,
        "vessel_b": 23
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 421m, avg 431m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 105 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 421m, avg 431m) for 105 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 10:15 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 415 meters
  • Average Distance: 417 meters
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-04T10:15:32+00:00 to 2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 417m) for 30 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 414m, avg 417m
Duration5/25Duration 30 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T16:15:01.701495+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 414.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 30,
    "overlap_duration_s": 1801,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T10:15:32+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 414m, avg 417m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 30 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 417m) for 30 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.209834000000000742147676646709442138671875,
            "lon": 15.192354200000000474801709060557186603546142578125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T10:15:32+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T16:15:01.701495+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 10:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 46 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T17:06:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 46,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20800669999999854553607292473316192626953125,
        "lon": 15.19284329999999982874214765615761280059814453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T17:06:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799000000000233967512031085789203643798828125,
        "lon": 15.192853299999999450164978043176233768463134765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 10:06 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
  • Minimum Distance: 418 meters
  • Average Distance: 436 meters
  • Duration: 5h 57m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T10:06:26+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:03:35+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 436m) for 357 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 418m, avg 436m
Duration25/25Duration 357 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±15m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T16:45:01.548837+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 418.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 435.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 15,
    "duration_minutes": 357.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21429,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T10:06:26+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T16:03:35+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 35,
        "vessel_b": 35
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 418m, avg 436m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 357 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 436m) for 357 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20882950000000022328094928525388240814208984375,
            "lon": 15.195059300000000490626916871406137943267822265625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T10:06:26+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T16:03:35+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T16:45:01.548837+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 10:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 46 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 6.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 46,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.208005213043492176439031027257442474365234375,
        "lon": 15.192840506521736898548624594695866107940673828125
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2079532999999997855411493219435214996337890625,
        "min_lon": 15.19281170000000003028617356903851032257080078125,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928800000000006065192792448215186595916748046875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 09:46 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
  • Minimum Distance: 418 meters
  • Average Distance: 431 meters
  • Duration: 6h 6m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T09:18:23+00:00 to 2026-09-04T15:24:35+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 431m) for 366 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 418m, avg 431m
Duration25/25Duration 366 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±9m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 418.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 431.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 9.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 366.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21972,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_std": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T09:18:23+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T15:24:35+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 32,
        "vessel_b": 32
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 418m, avg 431m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 366 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b19m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 431m) for 366 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 09:18 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 414 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 1h 21m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T09:24:35+00:00 to 2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 416m) for 81 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 414m, avg 416m
Duration15/25Duration 81 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 414.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2,
    "duration_minutes": 81,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4858,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T09:24:35+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 6,
        "vessel_b": 6
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 414m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 81 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 416m) for 81 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 09:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 41 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T09:51:28+00:00 to 2026-09-04T16:27:34+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 41,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T09:51:28+00:00",
        "lat": 37.208003300000001445368980057537555694580078125,
        "lon": 15.1928383000000000180307324626483023166656494140625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T16:27:34+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799670000000247682692133821547031402587890625,
        "lon": 15.19284329999999982874214765615761280059814453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 09:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 41 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 41,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20800511463415460866599460132420063018798828125,
        "lon": 15.1928394292682948929495978518389165401458740234375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20797329999999902838681009598076343536376953125,
        "min_lon": 15.19281170000000003028617356903851032257080078125,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 08:18 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 2h 36m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T08:09:33+00:00 to 2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 156 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 416m
Duration25/25Duration 156 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T14:15:01.347838+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 412.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 156,
    "overlap_duration_s": 9360,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T08:09:33+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 11,
        "vessel_b": 11
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 156 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 156 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.209822500000001355147105641663074493408203125,
            "lon": 15.1923632000000008446249921689741313457489013671875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T08:18:27+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T10:45:33+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T14:15:01.347838+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 08:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 34 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T08:54:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T15:27:32+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 34,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T08:54:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799000000000233967512031085789203643798828125,
        "lon": 15.1928517000000002923343345173634588718414306640625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T15:27:32+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080217000000033067408367060124874114990234375,
        "lon": 15.1928350000000005337597031029872596263885498046875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 08:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 34 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 34,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.208002832352946143146255053579807281494140625,
        "lon": 15.1928398029411741987360073835588991641998291015625
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20797329999999902838681009598076343536376953125,
        "min_lon": 15.19281170000000003028617356903851032257080078125,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 08:10 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
  • Minimum Distance: 418 meters
  • Average Distance: 432 meters
  • Duration: 6h 9m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T08:54:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T15:03:30+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 432m) for 369 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 418m, avg 432m
Duration25/25Duration 369 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±11m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 418.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 431.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 10.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 369.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 22143,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_std": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T08:54:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T15:03:30+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 31,
        "vessel_b": 31
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 418m, avg 432m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 369 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 418m, avg 432m) for 369 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 07:51 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 415 meters
  • Duration: 3h 18m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T07:18:24+00:00 to 2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 415m) for 198 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 415m
Duration25/25Duration 198 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 412.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 415.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 198.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11883,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T07:18:24+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 11,
        "vessel_b": 11
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 415m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 198 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 415m) for 198 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 07:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T07:54:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T14:24:30+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 29,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T07:54:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207999999999998408384271897375583648681640625,
        "lon": 15.1928582999999992608763932366855442523956298828125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T14:24:30+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20798330000000220252331928350031375885009765625,
        "lon": 15.192846700000000481622919323854148387908935546875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 07:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.5,
    "duration_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 29,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20800016206896287940253387205302715301513671875,
        "lon": 15.192842124137929005200930987484753131866455078125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20797329999999902838681009598076343536376953125,
        "min_lon": 15.19281170000000003028617356903851032257080078125,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 06:03 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 4h 5m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T06:30:32+00:00 to 2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 246 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 416m
Duration25/25Duration 246 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 412.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 415.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 245.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 14755,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T06:30:32+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 12,
        "vessel_b": 12
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 246 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 246 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 06:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T06:30:32+00:00 to 2026-09-04T12:51:30+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 381,
    "points_in_zone": 21,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T06:30:32+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20797830000000061545506468974053859710693359375,
        "lon": 15.19284329999999982874214765615761280059814453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T12:51:30+00:00",
        "lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "lon": 15.192846700000000481622919323854148387908935546875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 06:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 381,
    "points": 21,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20799816666666259834528318606317043304443359375,
        "lon": 15.1928428476190475748808239586651325225830078125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20797329999999902838681009598076343536376953125,
        "min_lon": 15.192814999999999514557202928699553012847900390625,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928649999999993980281942640431225299835205078125
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 05:45 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T05:54:26+00:00 to 2026-09-04T12:24:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T05:54:26+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080083000000030324372346512973308563232421875,
        "lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T12:24:24+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20801329999999751407813164405524730682373046875,
        "lon": 15.1928383000000000180307324626483023166656494140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 05:45 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 6.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.207993824999988419222063384950160980224609375,
        "lon": 15.1928457400000009869245332083664834499359130859375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20797329999999902838681009598076343536376953125,
        "min_lon": 15.192814999999999514557202928699553012847900390625,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 04:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T04:03:24+00:00 to 2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 18,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T04:03:24+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080150000000031695890356786549091339111328125,
        "lon": 15.192846700000000481622919323854148387908935546875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T10:36:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20800669999999854553607292473316192626953125,
        "lon": 15.19284329999999982874214765615761280059814453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 04:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 3 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
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        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.2080150000000031695890356786549091339111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 03:57 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 415 meters
  • Duration: 3h 18m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T03:57:33+00:00 to 2026-09-04T07:15:32+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 415m) for 198 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 415m
Duration25/25Duration 198 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T10:15:04.886894+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
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    "min_distance_m": 412.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 415.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 1.6999999999999999555910790149937383830547332763671875,
    "duration_minutes": 198,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11879,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
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    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T03:57:33+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T07:15:32+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 6,
        "vessel_b": 6
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 415m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 198 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 415m) for 198 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
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            "lon": 15.1923714000000007473545338143594563007354736328125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-04T03:57:33+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-04T07:15:32+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T10:15:04.886894+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 03:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T03:45:31+00:00 to 2026-09-04T10:12:26+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 386.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 19,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T03:45:31+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207954999999998335624695755541324615478515625,
        "lon": 15.19285670000000010304574971087276935577392578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T10:12:26+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 03:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 386.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
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    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2079891157894735442823730409145355224609375,
        "lon": 15.1928488578947398224272546940483152866363525390625
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        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.2080150000000031695890356786549091339111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 02:24 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 417 meters
  • Duration: 1h 3m
  • Period: 2026-09-04T02:24:26+00:00 to 2026-09-04T03:27:30+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 417m) for 63 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 417m
Duration15/25Duration 63 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
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    "min_distance_m": 412.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 417,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.100000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 63.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3784,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
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    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-04T02:24:26+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-04T03:27:30+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 417m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 63 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 417m) for 63 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 02:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T02:24:26+00:00 to 2026-09-04T08:54:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 18,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T02:24:26+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20801329999999751407813164405524730682373046875,
        "lon": 15.19284999999999996589394868351519107818603515625
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T08:54:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799000000000233967512031085789203643798828125,
        "lon": 15.1928517000000002923343345173634588718414306640625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 02:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1929
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 15.192850005555559533831910812295973300933837890625
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.2080150000000031695890356786549091339111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 01:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T01:45:26+00:00 to 2026-09-04T08:18:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393,
    "points_in_zone": 18,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T01:45:26+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799000000000233967512031085789203643798828125,
        "lon": 15.1928350000000005337597031029872596263885498046875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T08:18:27+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 01:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 393,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
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        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.2080150000000031695890356786549091339111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 00:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-04T00:48:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T07:18:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 389.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 19,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T00:48:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080083000000030324372346512973308563232421875,
        "lon": 15.1928350000000005337597031029872596263885498046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T07:18:24+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20798169999999771562215755693614482879638671875,
        "lon": 15.1928549999999997766053638770245015621185302734375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 4, 2026 00:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 389.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 19,
    "centroid": {
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        "min_lat": 37.207954999999998335624695755541324615478515625,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.20803500000000241243469645269215106964111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 23:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T06:09:26+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207971700000001646913005970418453216552734375,
        "lon": 15.19285670000000010304574971087276935577392578125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T06:09:26+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20798169999999771562215755693614482879638671875,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 23:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
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    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 23:00 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 39 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-03T23:00:20+00:00 to 2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 39 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 416m
Duration5/25Duration 39 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T05:30:02.197427+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
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        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
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    "duration_minutes": 39.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
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        "vessel_b": {
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    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T23:00:20+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 39 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 39 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2098227999999977555489749647676944732666015625,
            "lon": 15.19236839999999943984221317805349826812744140625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T23:00:20+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T05:30:02.197427+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 22:06 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 417 meters
  • Duration: 1h 33m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T22:06:21+00:00 to 2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 417m) for 93 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 417m
Duration20/25Duration 93 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T04:30:01.881060+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 413.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 417.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 93.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5586,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T22:06:21+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 7,
        "vessel_b": 7
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 417m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 93 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 417m) for 93 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2098184999999972433215589262545108795166015625,
            "lon": 15.1923594000000008463757694698870182037353515625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T22:06:21+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T04:30:01.881060+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 22:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 6m
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T22:06:21+00:00 to 2026-09-04T04:12:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 366.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 28,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T22:06:21+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2079667000000000598447513766586780548095703125,
        "lon": 15.192853299999999450164978043176233768463134765625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T04:12:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080117000000001326043275184929370880126953125,
        "lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 22:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 6m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 366.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 28,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2079914892857033237305586226284503936767578125,
        "lon": 15.1928455357142890846944283111952245235443115234375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.207954999999998335624695755541324615478515625,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.20803500000000241243469645269215106964111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 22:04 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 445 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 42 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-03T22:04:12+00:00 to 2026-09-03T22:46:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 445m, avg 456m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 445m, avg 456m
Duration5/25Duration 42 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±8m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T04:30:12.050789+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 445.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 456.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 8.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 42.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2524,
    "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": "2026-09-03T22:04:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T22:46:16+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 13,
        "vessel_b": 13
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 445m, avg 456m"
            },
            "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 \u00b18m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 445m, avg 456m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20832010000000167337930179201066493988037109375,
            "lon": 15.1953726000000006735035640303976833820343017578125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T22:04:12+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T22:46:16+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T04:30:12.050789+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 21:54 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 1h 45m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T21:54:30+00:00 to 2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 105 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 416m
Duration20/25Duration 105 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 413.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 105,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6297,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T21:54:30+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T23:39:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 105 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 105 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 21:34 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 445 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 1h 12m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T21:34:16+00:00 to 2026-09-03T22:46:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 445m, avg 456m) for 72 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 445m, avg 456m
Duration15/25Duration 72 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±7m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 445.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 455.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 7,
    "duration_minutes": 72,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4320,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T21:34:16+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T22:46:16+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 20,
        "vessel_b": 20
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 445m, avg 456m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 72 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 445m, avg 456m) for 72 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 21:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T21:42:28+00:00 to 2026-09-04T04:12:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T21:42:28+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20798169999999771562215755693614482879638671875,
        "lon": 15.1928517000000002923343345173634588718414306640625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T04:12:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080117000000001326043275184929370880126953125,
        "lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 21:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 30,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20799066999999382687747129239141941070556640625,
        "lon": 15.19284589000000096348230727016925811767578125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.207954999999998335624695755541324615478515625,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.20803500000000241243469645269215106964111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 20:40 UTC 60/100
Vessel A: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 447 meters
  • Average Distance: 466 meters
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-03T20:40:13+00:00 to 2026-09-03T21:25:13+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 447m, avg 466m) for 45 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 447m, avg 466m
Duration10/25Duration 45 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±11m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-03T22:45:02.057458+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 446.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 466,
    "distance_consistency_m": 10.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 45,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2700,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T20:40:13+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T21:25:13+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 11,
        "vessel_b": 11
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 447m, avg 466m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 45 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (DIDIMON and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 447m, avg 466m) for 45 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20827510000000160061972565017640590667724609375,
            "lon": 15.195447800000000171394276549108326435089111328125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T20:40:13+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T21:25:13+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-03T22:45:02.057458+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 20:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T20:45:27+00:00 to 2026-09-04T03:18:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T20:45:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207971700000001646913005970418453216552734375,
        "lon": 15.19285670000000010304574971087276935577392578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-04T03:18:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080083000000030324372346512973308563232421875,
        "lon": 15.192833300000000207319317269138991832733154296875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 20:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 393,
    "points": 30,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20798977666667184394100331701338291168212890625,
        "lon": 15.192846836666664245285573997534811496734619140625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2079599999999999226929503493010997772216796875,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.20803500000000241243469645269215106964111328125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928683000000006586560630239546298980712890625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 20:09 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 411 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 1h 6m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T20:09:29+00:00 to 2026-09-03T21:15:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 416m) for 66 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 410m, avg 416m
Duration15/25Duration 66 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-04T00:15:02.077471+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 410.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 415.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3,
    "duration_minutes": 66,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3958,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T20:09:29+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T21:15:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 410m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 66 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 416m) for 66 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2098179999999985057002049870789051055908203125,
            "lon": 15.192361500000000518184606335125863552093505859375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T20:09:29+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T21:15:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-04T00:15:02.077471+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 17:12 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 411 meters
  • Average Distance: 417 meters
  • Duration: 4h 3m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T17:12:22+00:00 to 2026-09-03T21:15:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 417m) for 243 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 410m, avg 417m
Duration25/25Duration 243 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 410.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 417.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 243.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 14585,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T17:12:22+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T21:15:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 12,
        "vessel_b": 12
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 410m, avg 417m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 243 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 417m) for 243 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 17:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T17:21:26+00:00 to 2026-09-03T23:57:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T17:21:26+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2079949999999968213160173036158084869384765625,
        "lon": 15.1928417000000006709115041303448379039764404296875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T23:57:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799329999999827123247087001800537109375,
        "lon": 15.19284999999999996589394868351519107818603515625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 17:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 3 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20798341500000105952494777739048004150390625,
        "lon": 15.1928495899999997931217876612208783626556396484375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2079599999999999226929503493010997772216796875,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.2080049999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
        "max_lon": 15.1928750000000007958078640513122081756591796875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 16:57 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9288772 (DIDIMON) Liberia
  • Minimum Distance: 443 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 5h 39m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T16:57:24+00:00 to 2026-09-03T22:36:24+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 443m, avg 456m) for 339 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 443m, avg 456m
Duration25/25Duration 339 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±10m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636014337,
        "imo": 9288772,
        "name": "DIDIMON",
        "flag": "Liberia"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 442.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 456.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 10.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 339,
    "overlap_duration_s": 20340,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.0899999999999999966693309261245303787291049957275390625,
    "speed_b_std": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0899999999999999966693309261245303787291049957275390625,
            "max_sog": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T16:57:24+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T22:36:24+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 20,
        "vessel_b": 20
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 443m, avg 456m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 339 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and DIDIMON) maintained close proximity (min 443m, avg 456m) for 339 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 16:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T16:36:25+00:00 to 2026-09-03T23:09:25+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T16:36:25+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20802669999999778838173369877040386199951171875,
        "lon": 15.1928450000000001551825334900058805942535400390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T23:09:25+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20798500000000075260686571709811687469482421875,
        "lon": 15.19284999999999996589394868351519107818603515625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 16:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 6.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 393,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2079887153846158298620139248669147491455078125,
        "lon": 15.1928498076923101933743964764289557933807373046875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20793669999999764286258141510188579559326171875,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.20803000000000082536644185893237590789794921875,
        "max_lon": 15.1928750000000007958078640513122081756591796875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 15:15 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 411 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 5h 56m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T15:15:30+00:00 to 2026-09-03T21:12:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 416m) for 357 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 410m, avg 416m
Duration25/25Duration 357 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-03T21:30:04.495619+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 410.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 356.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 21416,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T15:15:30+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T21:12:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 13,
        "vessel_b": 13
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 410m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 357 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 416m) for 357 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20982889999999798646967974491417407989501953125,
            "lon": 15.1923630999999996760152498609386384487152099609375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T15:15:30+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T21:12:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-03T21:30:04.495619+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 15:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T15:48:25+00:00 to 2026-09-03T22:18:25+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T15:48:25+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080083000000030324372346512973308563232421875,
        "lon": 15.192853299999999450164978043176233768463134765625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T22:18:25+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20798330000000220252331928350031375885009765625,
        "lon": 15.19284999999999996589394868351519107818603515625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 15:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1929
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 6.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.207993577777784821591922082006931304931640625,
        "lon": 15.1928515444444514059796347282826900482177734375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20793669999999764286258141510188579559326171875,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928800000000006065192792448215186595916748046875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 14:33 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 411 meters
  • Average Distance: 417 meters
  • Duration: 5h 48m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T14:33:27+00:00 to 2026-09-03T20:21:28+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 417m) for 348 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 410m, avg 417m
Duration25/25Duration 348 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 410.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 416.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 348,
    "overlap_duration_s": 20881,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T14:33:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T20:21:28+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 10,
        "vessel_b": 10
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 410m, avg 417m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 348 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 410m, avg 417m) for 348 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 14:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T14:33:25+00:00 to 2026-09-03T21:03:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T14:33:25+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799670000000247682692133821547031402587890625,
        "lon": 15.1928283000000003966079020756296813488006591796875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T21:03:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080049999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
        "lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 14:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1929
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 15.192851603703704910230953828431665897369384765625
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20793669999999764286258141510188579559326171875,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928833000000000907903086044825613498687744140625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 13:15 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T13:30:24+00:00 to 2026-09-03T20:09:29+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 399.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 24,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T13:30:24+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20802330000000068821464083157479763031005859375,
        "lon": 15.19284999999999996589394868351519107818603515625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T20:09:29+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2079767000000032339812605641782283782958984375,
        "lon": 15.1928750000000007958078640513122081756591796875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 13:15 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1929
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 399.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 24,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20800062500000393583832192234694957733154296875,
        "lon": 15.1928522875000009406676326761953532695770263671875
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.1928283000000003966079020756296813488006591796875,
        "max_lat": 37.208044999999998481143848039209842681884765625,
        "max_lon": 15.1928833000000000907903086044825613498687744140625
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 12:18 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 413 meters
  • Average Distance: 416 meters
  • Duration: 1h 12m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T12:18:19+00:00 to 2026-09-03T13:30:24+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 72 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 413m, avg 416m
Duration15/25Duration 72 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 413.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 415.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.100000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 72.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4325,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T12:18:19+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T13:30:24+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 413m, avg 416m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 72 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and NORD SUPERIOR) maintained close proximity (min 413m, avg 416m) for 72 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 12:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 5h 6m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T12:18:19+00:00 to 2026-09-03T17:24:22+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 306.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T12:18:19+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080567000000002053639036603271961212158203125,
        "lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T17:24:22+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20797830000000061545506468974053859710693359375,
        "lon": 15.192846700000000481622919323854148387908935546875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 12:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 6m
  • Radius: 8 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 306.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20800397307693430093422648496925830841064453125,
        "lon": 15.1928499961538445717224021791480481624603271484375
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        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.2080567000000002053639036603271961212158203125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928833000000000907903086044825613498687744140625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 12:10 UTC 60/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9265392 (RAS TOMB) ALGERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 469 meters
  • Average Distance: 473 meters
  • Duration: 57 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-03T12:18:19+00:00 to 2026-09-03T13:15:18+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and RAS TOMB) maintained close proximity (min 469m, avg 473m) for 57 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 469m, avg 473m
Duration10/25Duration 57 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 605076190,
        "imo": 9265392,
        "name": "RAS TOMB",
        "flag": "ALGERIA"
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    "min_distance_m": 468.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 472.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 57,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3419,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
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    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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        },
        "vessel_b": {
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T12:18:19+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T13:15:18+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 469m, avg 473m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 57 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and RAS TOMB) maintained close proximity (min 469m, avg 473m) for 57 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 11:36 UTC 60/100
Vessel A: IMO 9692129 (NORD SUPERIOR) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 414 meters
  • Average Distance: 418 meters
  • Duration: 51 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-03T11:36:29+00:00 to 2026-09-03T12:27:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 418m) for 51 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 414m, avg 418m
Duration10/25Duration 51 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-03T16:45:06.547011+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012282,
        "imo": 9692129,
        "name": "NORD SUPERIOR",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 414.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 417.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.100000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 51,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3057,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T11:36:29+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T12:27:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 414m, avg 418m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 51 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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (NORD SUPERIOR and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 414m, avg 418m) for 51 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20986500000000063437255448661744594573974609375,
            "lon": 15.192355299999999118654159246943891048431396484375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T11:36:29+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T12:27:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-03T16:45:06.547011+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 11:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 18m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T11:06:21+00:00 to 2026-09-03T17:24:22+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 378,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T11:06:21+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20799670000000247682692133821547031402587890625,
        "lon": 15.19285670000000010304574971087276935577392578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T17:24:22+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20797830000000061545506468974053859710693359375,
        "lon": 15.192846700000000481622919323854148387908935546875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 11:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 18m
  • Radius: 8 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2080, 15.1929
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 378,
    "points": 30,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20800232999999934691004455089569091796875,
        "lon": 15.1928506633333331166113566723652184009552001953125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20793669999999764286258141510188579559326171875,
        "min_lon": 15.192824999999999135980033315718173980712890625,
        "max_lat": 37.2080567000000002053639036603271961212158203125,
        "max_lon": 15.1928833000000000907903086044825613498687744140625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 11:01 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9265392 (RAS TOMB) ALGERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
  • Minimum Distance: 475 meters
  • Average Distance: 477 meters
  • Duration: 33 minutes
  • Period: 2026-09-03T11:01:59+00:00 to 2026-09-03T11:34:59+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (RAS TOMB and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 475m, avg 477m) for 33 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 475m, avg 477m
Duration5/25Duration 33 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-03T12:00:01.916363+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 605076190,
        "imo": 9265392,
        "name": "RAS TOMB",
        "flag": "ALGERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 474.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 476.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 1.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 33,
    "overlap_duration_s": 1980,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T11:01:59+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T11:34:59+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 475m, avg 477m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 33 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (RAS TOMB and STI COMANDANTE) maintained close proximity (min 475m, avg 477m) for 33 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.21012420000000275877027888782322406768798828125,
            "lon": 15.192639700000000857471604831516742706298828125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T11:01:59+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T11:34:59+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-03T12:00:01.916363+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 10:24 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9686857 (STI COMANDANTE) Marshall Is
Vessel B: IMO 9265392 (RAS TOMB) ALGERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 473 meters
  • Average Distance: 475 meters
  • Duration: 1h 18m
  • Period: 2026-09-03T10:24:23+00:00 to 2026-09-03T11:42:21+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and RAS TOMB) maintained close proximity (min 473m, avg 475m) for 78 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 473m, avg 475m
Duration15/25Duration 78 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-09-03T13:30:07.023875+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538005397,
        "imo": 9686857,
        "name": "STI COMANDANTE",
        "flag": "Marshall Is"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 605076190,
        "imo": 9265392,
        "name": "RAS TOMB",
        "flag": "ALGERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 473,
    "avg_distance_m": 475.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 78,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4678,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-09-03T10:24:23+00:00",
        "end": "2026-09-03T11:42:21+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 473m, avg 475m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 78 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (STI COMANDANTE and RAS TOMB) maintained close proximity (min 473m, avg 475m) for 78 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2101243999999979905624059028923511505126953125,
            "lon": 15.1926305999999993190385794150643050670623779296875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-09-03T10:24:23+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-09-03T11:42:21+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-09-03T13:30:07.023875+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Sep 3, 2026 10:24 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-09-03T10:24:23+00:00 to 2026-09-03T16:57:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T10:24:23+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207971700000001646913005970418453216552734375,
        "lon": 15.1928450000000001551825334900058805942535400390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-09-03T16:57:24+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2080083000000030324372346512973308563232421875,
        "lon": 15.1928383000000000180307324626483023166656494140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18

Recent Position Data

Time (UTC) Lat Lon Speed Course Zone
Sep 9 11:15 35.9391 14.8455 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 9 11:12 35.9392 14.8454 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 9 11:09 35.9392 14.8454 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 9 11:06 35.9392 14.8455 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 9 11:00 35.9390 14.8454 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 9 10:57 35.9390 14.8454 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 9 10:36 35.9391 14.8453 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 8 21:57 35.9394 14.8483 0.0 kn 203.1° Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone
Sep 7 14:45 36.3434 15.3179 12.4 kn 221.9° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:43 36.3485 15.3237 12.4 kn 222.1° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:41 36.3520 15.3275 12.4 kn 221.2° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:40 36.3546 15.3303 12.4 kn 220.8° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:39 36.3573 15.3331 12.4 kn 220.8° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:38 36.3604 15.3364 12.4 kn 220.4° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:37 36.3630 15.3392 12.4 kn 220.5° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:36 36.3657 15.3420 12.4 kn 220.5° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:35 36.3683 15.3447 12.4 kn 220.5° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:33 36.3740 15.3507 12.4 kn 220.5° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:32 36.3766 15.3536 12.5 kn 220.7° discovered_032
Sep 7 14:31 36.3793 15.3564 12.5 kn 220.4° discovered_032

Showing 20 of 100 recent positions.

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.