VELOS AQUARIUS

IMO 9381756

Vessel information

Vessel Name VELOS AQUARIUS
IMO Number 9381756
MMSI 538008652
Vessel Type Tanker
Flag 🇲🇭 MARSHALL ISLANDS
Call Sign V7A2623
Length 183 m
Beam 32 m

Detected Events (100)

Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 19, 2026 03:17 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 2h 27m
  • Data Points: 3 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00 to 2026-08-19T05:44:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 147,
    "points_in_zone": 3,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.710156699999998863859218545258045196533203125,
        "lon": 33.32242670000000117624949780292809009552001953125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-19T05:44:19+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "lon": 33.322411700000003520472091622650623321533203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 19, 2026 01:38 UTC 75/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 321 meters
  • Average Distance: 323 meters
  • Duration: 1h 39m
  • Period: 2026-08-19T01:38:18+00:00 to 2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 321m, avg 323m) for 99 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 321m, avg 323m
Duration20/25Duration 99 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-19T03:45:04.169412+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 320.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 323,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.100000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 99,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5939,
    "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": "2026-08-19T01:38:18+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 2,
        "vessel_b": 2
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 321m, avg 323m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 99 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 321m, avg 323m) for 99 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70912460000000265836206381209194660186767578125,
            "lon": 33.321179999999998244675225578248500823974609375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-19T01:38:18+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-19T03:45:04.169412+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 19, 2026 01:38 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 4h 6m
  • Data Points: 4 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-19T01:38:18+00:00 to 2026-08-19T05:44:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 246,
    "points_in_zone": 4,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-19T01:38:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101617000000004509274731390178203582763671875,
        "lon": 33.32241330000000090194589574821293354034423828125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-19T05:44:19+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "lon": 33.322411700000003520472091622650623321533203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 22:17 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Data Points: 3 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T22:17:11+00:00 to 2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 300.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 3,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T22:17:11+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "lon": 33.322401700000000346335582435131072998046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.710156699999998863859218545258045196533203125,
        "lon": 33.32242670000000117624949780292809009552001953125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 21:47 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 30m
  • Data Points: 4 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T21:47:09+00:00 to 2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 330.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 4,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T21:47:09+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018000000000114368958747945725917816162109375,
        "lon": 33.32240829999999931487764115445315837860107421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.710156699999998863859218545258045196533203125,
        "lon": 33.32242670000000117624949780292809009552001953125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 20:05 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 6 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T20:44:14+00:00 to 2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 6,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T20:44:14+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017669999999810670487931929528713226318359375,
        "lon": 33.32241499999999945202944218181073665618896484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-19T03:17:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.710156699999998863859218545258045196533203125,
        "lon": 33.32242670000000117624949780292809009552001953125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 18:38 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 3h 39m
  • Data Points: 9 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T18:38:09+00:00 to 2026-08-18T22:17:11+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 219,
    "points_in_zone": 9,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T18:38:09+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101949999999987994669936597347259521484375,
        "lon": 33.322401700000000346335582435131072998046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T22:17:11+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "lon": 33.322401700000000346335582435131072998046875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 16:19 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 4h 24m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T16:19:23+00:00 to 2026-08-18T20:44:14+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 265 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 265 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T22:00:21.070019+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 316.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 264.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 15891,
    "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": "2026-08-18T16:19:23+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T20:44:14+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 265 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 265 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70914570000000054506017477251589298248291015625,
            "lon": 33.3211814000000003943569026887416839599609375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-18T16:19:23+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-18T20:44:14+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T22:00:21.070019+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 16:19 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 57m
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T16:19:23+00:00 to 2026-08-18T22:17:11+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 357.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 11,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T16:19:23+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016670000000203799572773277759552001953125,
        "lon": 33.322423299999996970655047334730625152587890625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T22:17:11+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "lon": 33.322401700000000346335582435131072998046875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 16:19 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5h 57m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 357.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 11,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.710176672727271807161741890013217926025390625,
        "lon": 33.322408645454544284802977927029132843017578125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "min_lon": 33.3223966999999987592673278413712978363037109375,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.32242500000000262616595136933028697967529296875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 15:22 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 321 meters
  • Duration: 4h 42m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T15:22:20+00:00 to 2026-08-18T20:05:15+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 321m) for 283 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 321m
Duration25/25Duration 283 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 316.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 282.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 16975,
    "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": "2026-08-18T15:22:20+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T20:05:15+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 7,
        "vessel_b": 7
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 321m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 283 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 321m) for 283 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 15:22 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T15:22:20+00:00 to 2026-08-18T21:47:09+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 11,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T15:22:20+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017499999999955662133288569748401641845703125,
        "lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T21:47:09+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018000000000114368958747945725917816162109375,
        "lon": 33.32240829999999931487764115445315837860107421875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 15:22 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 384.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 11,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.710178190909090290006133727729320526123046875,
        "lon": 33.3224113727272737150997272692620754241943359375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.710160000000001900843926705420017242431640625,
        "min_lon": 33.3223966999999987592673278413712978363037109375,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 14:13 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 15m
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T14:34:29+00:00 to 2026-08-18T20:50:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 375.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 11,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T14:34:29+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "lon": 33.3223933000000016591002349741756916046142578125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T20:50:16+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016670000000203799572773277759552001953125,
        "lon": 33.322401700000000346335582435131072998046875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 14:13 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 15m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 375.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 11,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101762181818145336364977993071079254150390625,
        "lon": 33.32241000909090899995135259814560413360595703125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "min_lon": 33.3223933000000016591002349741756916046142578125,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 12:43 UTC 75/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 318 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 1h 33m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T12:43:20+00:00 to 2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 318m, avg 322m
Duration20/25Duration 93 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T18:30:04.072820+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "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": "2026-08-18T12:43:20+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 318m, avg 322m"
            },
            "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 \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70913110000000045829438022337853908538818359375,
            "lon": 33.3211778000000009569703252054750919342041015625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-18T12:43:20+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T18:30:04.072820+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 12:25 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T12:25:28+00:00 to 2026-08-18T18:59:09+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 11,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T12:25:28+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017499999999955662133288569748401641845703125,
        "lon": 33.322398300000003246168489567935466766357421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T18:59:09+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016999999999796955307829193770885467529296875,
        "lon": 33.32240829999999931487764115445315837860107421875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 12:25 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 393.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 11,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.710176963636371283428161405026912689208984375,
        "lon": 33.32240666363636449887053458951413631439208984375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101483000000001766238710843026638031005859375,
        "min_lon": 33.3223899999999986221155268140137195587158203125,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 11:07 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 318 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 3h 9m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T11:07:25+00:00 to 2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 189 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 318m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 189 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T17:45:01.542728+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.5,
    "duration_minutes": 189,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11341,
    "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": "2026-08-18T11:07:25+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 7,
        "vessel_b": 7
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 318m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 189 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 189 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70913469999999989568095770664513111114501953125,
            "lon": 33.32117759999999861975084058940410614013671875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-18T11:07:25+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T17:45:01.542728+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 11:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5h 17m
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T11:07:25+00:00 to 2026-08-18T16:25:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 317.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 11,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T11:07:25+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101933000000002493834472261369228363037109375,
        "lon": 33.3224050000000033833202905952930450439453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T16:25:19+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018500000000273075784207321703433990478515625,
        "lon": 33.322411700000003520472091622650623321533203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 11:07 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5h 17m
  • Radius: 3 meters
  • Data Points: 11 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 2.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 317.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 11,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71017317272727353838490671478211879730224609375,
        "lon": 33.3224057545454570572474040091037750244140625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101483000000001766238710843026638031005859375,
        "min_lon": 33.3223899999999986221155268140137195587158203125,
        "max_lat": 34.7101933000000002493834472261369228363037109375,
        "max_lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 10:04 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 20m
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T10:04:25+00:00 to 2026-08-18T16:25:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 380.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 18,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T10:04:25+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7102399999999988722265698015689849853515625,
        "lon": 33.32240829999999931487764115445315837860107421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T16:25:19+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018500000000273075784207321703433990478515625,
        "lon": 33.322411700000003520472091622650623321533203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 10:04 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 20m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 380.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101765666666750576041522435843944549560546875,
        "lon": 33.3224029611111092208375339396297931671142578125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101449999999971396391629241406917572021484375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.7102399999999988722265698015689849853515625,
        "max_lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 10:03 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 318 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 4h 12m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T10:04:25+00:00 to 2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 252 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 318m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 252 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T16:15:04.702257+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 252,
    "overlap_duration_s": 15121,
    "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": "2026-08-18T10:04:25+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 14,
        "vessel_b": 14
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 318m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 252 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 252 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70914119999999769561327411793172359466552734375,
            "lon": 33.321175699999997732447809539735317230224609375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-18T10:03:53+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T16:15:04.702257+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 09:21 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 318 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 4h 21m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T09:55:23+00:00 to 2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 261 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 318m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 261 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 322,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 261.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 15663,
    "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": "2026-08-18T09:55:23+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 15,
        "vessel_b": 15
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 318m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 261 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 261 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 09:16 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T09:55:23+00:00 to 2026-08-18T16:25:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 389.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 19,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T09:55:23+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7102416999999974223101162351667881011962890625,
        "lon": 33.322411700000003520472091622650623321533203125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T16:25:19+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018500000000273075784207321703433990478515625,
        "lon": 33.322411700000003520472091622650623321533203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 09:16 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 6.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 389.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 19,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71017999473684767508530057966709136962890625,
        "lon": 33.3224034210526269816909916698932647705078125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101449999999971396391629241406917572021484375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.7102416999999974223101162351667881011962890625,
        "max_lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 08:16 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T08:58:18+00:00 to 2026-08-18T15:22:20+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T08:58:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "lon": 33.3224416999999988320269039832055568695068359375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T15:22:20+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017499999999955662133288569748401641845703125,
        "lon": 33.32243170000000276331775239668786525726318359375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 08:16 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71017795000000916161297936923801898956298828125,
        "lon": 33.3224067409091020408595795743167400360107421875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101449999999971396391629241406917572021484375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.7102416999999974223101162351667881011962890625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224416999999988320269039832055568695068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 07:28 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 18m
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T07:58:16+00:00 to 2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 378.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T07:58:16+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71013169999999803394530317746102809906005859375,
        "lon": 33.32242500000000262616595136933028697967529296875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T14:16:26+00:00",
        "lat": 34.710188299999998662315192632377147674560546875,
        "lon": 33.32241499999999945202944218181073665618896484375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 07:28 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 18m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 378.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101759818181818673110683448612689971923828125,
        "lon": 33.32240727272728264551915344782173633575439453125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013169999999803394530317746102809906005859375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.7102416999999974223101162351667881011962890625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224416999999988320269039832055568695068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 07:18 UTC 70/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 320 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 1h 6m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T07:18:51+00:00 to 2026-08-18T08:24:52+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 320m, avg 322m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 320m, avg 322m
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: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 319.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.100000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 66,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3961,
    "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": "2026-08-18T07:18:51+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T08:24:52+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 320m, avg 322m"
            },
            "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: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 320m, avg 322m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 04:10 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00 to 2026-08-18T10:40:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101483000000001766238710843026638031005859375,
        "lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T10:40:24+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018169999999969377313391305506229400634765625,
        "lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 04:10 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101753333333391537962597794830799102783203125,
        "lon": 33.32240999999999786496118758805096149444580078125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013169999999803394530317746102809906005859375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.7102416999999974223101162351667881011962890625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224416999999988320269039832055568695068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 03:10 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 316 meters
  • Average Distance: 321 meters
  • Duration: 5h 6m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T03:10:16+00:00 to 2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) for 306 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 316m, avg 321m
Duration25/25Duration 306 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T10:00:10.524836+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 315.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 306.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 18363,
    "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": "2026-08-18T03:10:16+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 316m, avg 321m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 306 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) for 306 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.709128800000002001979737542569637298583984375,
            "lon": 33.3211782999999996945916791446506977081298828125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-18T03:10:16+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T10:00:10.524836+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 03:10 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T03:55:23+00:00 to 2026-08-18T10:22:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387,
    "points_in_zone": 14,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T03:55:23+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016670000000203799572773277759552001953125,
        "lon": 33.322395000000000209183781407773494720458984375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T10:22:24+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101832999999970752469380386173725128173828125,
        "lon": 33.3223933000000016591002349741756916046142578125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 03:10 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 387,
    "points": 14,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.710174764285710580224986188113689422607421875,
        "lon": 33.32241202142856906220913515426218509674072265625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013169999999803394530317746102809906005859375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625,
        "max_lat": 34.7102416999999974223101162351667881011962890625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224416999999988320269039832055568695068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 02:46 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 316 meters
  • Average Distance: 321 meters
  • Duration: 5h 30m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T02:46:14+00:00 to 2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 320m) for 330 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 316m, avg 320m
Duration25/25Duration 330 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T08:45:01.907518+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 315.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 320.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.5,
    "duration_minutes": 330.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 19805,
    "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": "2026-08-18T02:46:14+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 11,
        "vessel_b": 11
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 316m, avg 320m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 330 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 320m) for 330 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70912969999999830861270311288535594940185546875,
            "lon": 33.3211763999999988072886480949819087982177734375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-18T02:46:14+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T08:45:01.907518+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 02:22 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 13 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T02:46:14+00:00 to 2026-08-18T09:16:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 13,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T02:46:14+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101449999999971396391629241406917572021484375,
        "lon": 33.32238830000000007203198038041591644287109375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T09:16:16+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017830000000259360604104585945606231689453125,
        "lon": 33.322423299999996970655047334730625152587890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 02:22 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 3 meters
  • Data Points: 13 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 13,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101583384615395289074513129889965057373046875,
        "lon": 33.32240974615384487833580351434648036956787109375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013169999999803394530317746102809906005859375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625,
        "max_lat": 34.71018169999999969377313391305506229400634765625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224416999999988320269039832055568695068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 01:33 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 316 meters
  • Average Distance: 321 meters
  • Duration: 6h 17m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T01:58:24+00:00 to 2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) for 378 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 316m, avg 321m
Duration25/25Duration 378 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 315.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 320.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 377.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 22675,
    "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": "2026-08-18T01:58:24+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 13,
        "vessel_b": 13
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 316m, avg 321m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 378 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) for 378 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 01:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T01:40:18+00:00 to 2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T01:40:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016999999999796955307829193770885467529296875,
        "lon": 33.32241499999999945202944218181073665618896484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T08:16:19+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "lon": 33.322411700000003520472091622650623321533203125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 01:07 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 3 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 396,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.710157446666670466584037058055400848388671875,
        "lon": 33.3224077800000060278762248344719409942626953125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013169999999803394530317746102809906005859375,
        "min_lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625,
        "max_lat": 34.71018169999999969377313391305506229400634765625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 00:18 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 76 meters
  • Average Distance: 77 meters
  • Duration: 3h 21m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T00:57:29+00:00 to 2026-08-18T04:18:30+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 76m, avg 77m) for 201 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 76m, avg 77m
Duration25/25Duration 201 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±1m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 76.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "avg_distance_m": 76.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 1.1999999999999999555910790149937383830547332763671875,
    "duration_minutes": 201,
    "overlap_duration_s": 12061,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.059999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "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": "2026-08-18T00:57:29+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T04:18:30+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 76m, avg 77m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 201 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b11m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 76m, avg 77m) for 201 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 00:13 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 316 meters
  • Average Distance: 320 meters
  • Duration: 3h 56m
  • Period: 2026-08-18T00:13:21+00:00 to 2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 320m) for 237 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 316m, avg 320m
Duration25/25Duration 237 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 315.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 320.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3,
    "duration_minutes": 236.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 14216,
    "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": "2026-08-18T00:13:21+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 17,
        "vessel_b": 17
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 316m, avg 320m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 237 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 320m) for 237 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 00:13 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-18T00:55:17+00:00 to 2026-08-18T07:28:23+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T00:55:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017669999999810670487931929528713226318359375,
        "lon": 33.32240829999999931487764115445315837860107421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T07:28:23+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71014170000000120808181236498057842254638671875,
        "lon": 33.3224050000000033833202905952930450439453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18, 2026 00:13 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101638933333305203632335178554058074951171875,
        "lon": 33.32240455333333528642469900660216808319091796875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71014170000000120808181236498057842254638671875,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 23:10 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T23:10:16+00:00 to 2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 300,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T23:10:16+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016999999999796955307829193770885467529296875,
        "lon": 33.322398300000003246168489567935466766357421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101483000000001766238710843026638031005859375,
        "lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 23:10 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 300,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101624318181762873791740275919437408447265625,
        "lon": 33.32240522727273202008291264064610004425048828125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013669999999962101355777122080326080322265625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 23:06 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 320 meters
  • Duration: 2h 9m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T23:06:52+00:00 to 2026-08-18T01:15:52+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 320m) for 129 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 320m
Duration25/25Duration 129 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 320.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 129,
    "overlap_duration_s": 7740,
    "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": "2026-08-17T23:06:52+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T01:15:52+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 12,
        "vessel_b": 12
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 320m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 129 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 320m) for 129 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 22:22 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 73 meters
  • Average Distance: 77 meters
  • Duration: 4h 39m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T22:18:30+00:00 to 2026-08-18T02:57:31+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 73m, avg 77m) for 279 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 73m, avg 77m
Duration25/25Duration 279 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 72.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "avg_distance_m": 76.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 279,
    "overlap_duration_s": 16741,
    "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": "2026-08-17T22:18:30+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T02:57:31+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 73m, avg 77m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 279 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 73m, avg 77m) for 279 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 22:04 UTC 70/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 318 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 1h 24m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T22:04:25+00:00 to 2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 84 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 318m, avg 322m
Duration15/25Duration 84 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T04:30:02.159620+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 318.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2,
    "duration_minutes": 84,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5037,
    "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": "2026-08-17T22:04:25+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 6,
        "vessel_b": 6
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 318m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 84 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 322m) for 84 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.7091278999999985899194143712520599365234375,
            "lon": 33.32118439999999992551238392479717731475830078125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T22:04:25+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T04:30:02.159620+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 22:04 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 5m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T22:04:25+00:00 to 2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 365.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T22:04:25+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017330000000100653778645209968090057373046875,
        "lon": 33.32241499999999945202944218181073665618896484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101483000000001766238710843026638031005859375,
        "lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 22:04 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 5m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 365.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71016313999999880479663261212408542633056640625,
        "lon": 33.32240573200000000042564352042973041534423828125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013669999999962101355777122080326080322265625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 21:51 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 73 meters
  • Average Distance: 77 meters
  • Duration: 3h 6m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T21:51:28+00:00 to 2026-08-18T00:57:29+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 73m, avg 77m) for 186 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 73m, avg 77m
Duration25/25Duration 186 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 72.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "avg_distance_m": 76.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 186,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11161,
    "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": "2026-08-17T21:51:28+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-18T00:57:29+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 73m, avg 77m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 186 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 73m, avg 77m) for 186 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 21:39 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 321 meters
  • Duration: 2h 18m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T21:10:12+00:00 to 2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) for 138 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 316m, avg 321m
Duration25/25Duration 138 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 316.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 320.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.5,
    "duration_minutes": 138.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "overlap_duration_s": 8290,
    "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": "2026-08-17T21:10:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 316m, avg 321m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 138 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) for 138 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 21:10 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T21:49:18+00:00 to 2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 381,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T21:49:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "lon": 33.32241669999999800211298861540853977203369140625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T04:10:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101483000000001766238710843026638031005859375,
        "lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 21:10 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 381,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71016270000000503159753861837089061737060546875,
        "lon": 33.32240615384615267657864023931324481964111328125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013669999999962101355777122080326080322265625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 20:34 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 321 meters
  • Duration: 2h 54m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T20:34:17+00:00 to 2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 316m, avg 321m
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: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 316.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 320.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 174.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 10445,
    "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": "2026-08-17T20:34:17+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 12,
        "vessel_b": 12
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 316m, avg 321m"
            },
            "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: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 316m, avg 321m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 20:13 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T20:52:18+00:00 to 2026-08-18T03:25:21+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T20:52:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101899999999972123987390659749507904052734375,
        "lon": 33.32241330000000090194589574821293354034423828125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T03:25:21+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017669999999810670487931929528713226318359375,
        "lon": 33.3223966999999987592673278413712978363037109375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 20:13 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71016308461538102392296423204243183135986328125,
        "lon": 33.32240736923076696029966115020215511322021484375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013669999999962101355777122080326080322265625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 19:04 UTC 75/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 1h 54m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T19:09:56+00:00 to 2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 114 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 322m
Duration20/25Duration 114 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T01:45:02.092145+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 114,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6838,
    "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": "2026-08-17T19:09:56+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 13,
        "vessel_b": 13
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 114 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 114 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.7091228999999970028511597774922847747802734375,
            "lon": 33.3211782999999996945916791446506977081298828125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T19:04:13+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T01:45:02.092145+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 19:04 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T19:58:16+00:00 to 2026-08-18T02:22:22+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T19:58:16+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "lon": 33.3224067000000019334038370288908481597900390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T02:22:22+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101550000000003137756721116602420806884765625,
        "lon": 33.32242000000000103909769677557051181793212890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 19:04 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 384.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71016347599999107842450030148029327392578125,
        "lon": 33.32240926399999381146699306555092334747314453125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013669999999962101355777122080326080322265625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224282999999985577233019284904003143310546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 19:00 UTC 90/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 67 meters
  • Average Distance: 73 meters
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T19:00:28+00:00 to 2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 90/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 73m) for 90 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 67m, avg 73m
Duration20/25Duration 90 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T01:00:06.960592+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 66.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "avg_distance_m": 73.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 90,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5398,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.070000000000000006661338147750939242541790008544921875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-08-17T19:00:28+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 6,
        "vessel_b": 6
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 90,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 67m, avg 73m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 90 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 73m) for 90 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.71005199999999746296452940441668033599853515625,
            "lon": 33.322796699999997827035258524119853973388671875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T19:00:28+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T01:00:06.960592+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 18:52 UTC 75/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
  • Minimum Distance: 70 meters
  • Average Distance: 75 meters
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Period: 2026-08-17T18:52:18+00:00 to 2026-08-17T19:28:15+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and ALFA SEA) maintained close proximity (min 70m, avg 74m) for 36 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 70m, avg 74m
Duration5/25Duration 36 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-17T21:00:06.858306+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 70.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "avg_distance_m": 74.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 36,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2157,
    "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": "2026-08-17T18:52:18+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T19:28:15+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 70m, avg 74m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 36 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and ALFA SEA) maintained close proximity (min 70m, avg 74m) for 36 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.71005089999999881911207921802997589111328125,
            "lon": 33.32279390000000063309926190413534641265869140625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T18:52:18+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T19:28:15+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-17T21:00:06.858306+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 18:40 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 2h 21m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T18:42:51+00:00 to 2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 141 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 141 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.5,
    "duration_minutes": 141.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 8463,
    "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": "2026-08-17T18:42:51+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 18,
        "vessel_b": 18
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 141 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 141 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 18:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T18:40:18+00:00 to 2026-08-18T01:07:23+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T18:40:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017330000000100653778645209968090057373046875,
        "lon": 33.32238170000000110348992166109383106231689453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T01:07:23+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 18:01 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 5.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 387.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71016519259257648855054867453873157501220703125,
        "lon": 33.3224076555555512868522782810032367706298828125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013669999999962101355777122080326080322265625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238000000000255340637522749602794647216796875,
        "max_lat": 34.71020999999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224282999999985577233019284904003143310546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 17:34 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 3h 33m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T17:30:50+00:00 to 2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 213 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 213 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 322,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.5,
    "duration_minutes": 213.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 12784,
    "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": "2026-08-17T17:30:50+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 25,
        "vessel_b": 25
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 213 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 213 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 17:24 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 67 meters
  • Average Distance: 75 meters
  • Duration: 3h 5m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T17:24:34+00:00 to 2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 75m) for 186 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 67m, avg 75m
Duration25/25Duration 186 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-18T00:00:07.064237+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 66.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "avg_distance_m": 75.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.5,
    "duration_minutes": 185.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 11152,
    "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": "2026-08-17T17:24:34+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 67m, avg 75m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 186 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 75m) for 186 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.7100501999999977442712406627833843231201171875,
            "lon": 33.3228002999999972644218360073864459991455078125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T17:24:34+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-18T00:00:07.064237+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 17:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T17:55:18+00:00 to 2026-08-18T00:25:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 31,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T17:55:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018169999999969377313391305506229400634765625,
        "lon": 33.32241330000000090194589574821293354034423828125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-18T00:25:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101650000000034879121812991797924041748046875,
        "lon": 33.322401700000000346335582435131072998046875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 17:07 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 31,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71016619032257466415103408508002758026123046875,
        "lon": 33.32240672258063796107308007776737213134765625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71013669999999962101355777122080326080322265625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238170000000110348992166109383106231689453125,
        "max_lat": 34.7102000000000003865352482534945011138916015625,
        "max_lon": 33.3224282999999985577233019284904003143310546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 16:10 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 32 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T16:52:16+00:00 to 2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 32,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T16:52:16+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017330000000100653778645209968090057373046875,
        "lon": 33.32242000000000103909769677557051181793212890625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T23:28:22+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101617000000004509274731390178203582763671875,
        "lon": 33.32241669999999800211298861540853977203369140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 16:10 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 32 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 32,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.710170734374997891791281290352344512939453125,
        "lon": 33.32240885937500252111931331455707550048828125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71014170000000120808181236498057842254638671875,
        "min_lon": 33.32238170000000110348992166109383106231689453125,
        "max_lat": 34.7102067000000005236870492808520793914794921875,
        "max_lon": 33.3224282999999985577233019284904003143310546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 16:03 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 67 meters
  • Average Distance: 76 meters
  • Duration: 4h 27m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T16:03:26+00:00 to 2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 76m) for 267 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 67m, avg 76m
Duration25/25Duration 267 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-17T22:30:14.525207+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 66.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "avg_distance_m": 75.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 267,
    "overlap_duration_s": 16020,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-08-17T16:03:26+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 14,
        "vessel_b": 14
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 67m, avg 76m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 267 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 76m) for 267 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.71005579999999923757059150375425815582275390625,
            "lon": 33.32279940000000095778887043707072734832763671875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T16:03:26+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-17T22:30:14.525207+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 16:00 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 5h 3m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T16:00:50+00:00 to 2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 303 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 303 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-17T22:45:01.891843+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 303.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 18184,
    "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": "2026-08-17T16:00:50+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 35,
        "vessel_b": 35
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 303 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 303 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70913569999999737092366558499634265899658203125,
            "lon": 33.32118189999999913197825662791728973388671875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T16:00:50+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-17T22:45:01.891843+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 15:16 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 5h 18m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T15:45:49+00:00 to 2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 318 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 318 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 321.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 318.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 19085,
    "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": "2026-08-17T15:45:49+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T21:03:54+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 37,
        "vessel_b": 37
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 318 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 318 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 15:01 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 67 meters
  • Average Distance: 75 meters
  • Duration: 4h 48m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T15:42:28+00:00 to 2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 75m) for 288 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 67m, avg 75m
Duration25/25Duration 288 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 66.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "avg_distance_m": 75.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.5,
    "duration_minutes": 288,
    "overlap_duration_s": 17278,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_a_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-08-17T15:42:28+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T20:30:26+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 16,
        "vessel_b": 16
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 67m, avg 75m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 288 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 75m) for 288 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 15:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T15:55:18+00:00 to 2026-08-17T22:22:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387,
    "points_in_zone": 38,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T15:55:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017669999999810670487931929528713226318359375,
        "lon": 33.322401700000000346335582435131072998046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T22:22:19+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016999999999796955307829193770885467529296875,
        "lon": 33.3224050000000033833202905952930450439453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 15:01 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 387,
    "points": 38,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101731605263097435454255901277065277099609375,
        "lon": 33.32240842631580335364560596644878387451171875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71014170000000120808181236498057842254638671875,
        "min_lon": 33.32238170000000110348992166109383106231689453125,
        "max_lat": 34.7102067000000005236870492808520793914794921875,
        "max_lon": 33.3224282999999985577233019284904003143310546875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 14:33 UTC 80/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 317 meters
  • Average Distance: 322 meters
  • Duration: 5h 27m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T14:33:52+00:00 to 2026-08-17T20:00:53+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 80/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 327 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 317m, avg 322m
Duration25/25Duration 327 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 322,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 327,
    "overlap_duration_s": 19621,
    "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": "2026-08-17T14:33:52+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T20:00:53+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 32,
        "vessel_b": 32
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 80,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 317m, avg 322m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 327 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (AKRISIOS and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 317m, avg 322m) for 327 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 14:30 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 67 meters
  • Average Distance: 76 meters
  • Duration: 5h 47m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T14:30:28+00:00 to 2026-08-17T20:18:22+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 76m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 67m, avg 76m
Duration25/25Duration 348 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 66.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "avg_distance_m": 75.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 347.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 20874,
    "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": "2026-08-17T14:30:28+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T20:18:22+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 19,
        "vessel_b": 19
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 67m, avg 76m"
            },
            "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 \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 67m, avg 76m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 14:28 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 42 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00 to 2026-08-17T20:52:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 42,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71019170000000286790964310057461261749267578125,
        "lon": 33.32241669999999800211298861540853977203369140625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T20:52:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101899999999972123987390659749507904052734375,
        "lon": 33.32241330000000090194589574821293354034423828125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 14:28 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 7 meters
  • Data Points: 42 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 6.5,
    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 42,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71017802142856822911198833025991916656494140625,
        "lon": 33.32241020476190129784299642778933048248291015625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71014670000000279515006695874035358428955078125,
        "min_lon": 33.32238170000000110348992166109383106231689453125,
        "max_lat": 34.71023670000000294066921924240887165069580078125,
        "max_lon": 33.32243330000000014479155652225017547607421875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 13:07 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
  • Minimum Distance: 69 meters
  • Average Distance: 76 meters
  • Duration: 4h 30m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T13:07:13+00:00 to 2026-08-17T17:37:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and ALFA SEA) maintained close proximity (min 69m, avg 76m) for 270 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 69m, avg 76m
Duration25/25Duration 270 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-17T19:15:01.416799+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 69.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "avg_distance_m": 75.7000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 270.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 16206,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-08-17T13:07:13+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T17:37:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 28,
        "vessel_b": 28
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 69m, avg 76m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 270 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and ALFA SEA) maintained close proximity (min 69m, avg 76m) for 270 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.71007469999999983656380209140479564666748046875,
            "lon": 33.32280320000000273239493253640830516815185546875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T13:07:13+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T17:37:19+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-17T19:15:01.416799+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 13:07 UTC 70/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 321 meters
  • Average Distance: 323 meters
  • Duration: 1h 21m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T13:07:13+00:00 to 2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 321m, avg 323m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 321m, avg 323m
Duration15/25Duration 81 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-17T19:30:01.298611+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 320.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 323.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 81.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4865,
    "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": "2026-08-17T13:07:13+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 321m, avg 323m"
            },
            "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 \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 321m, avg 323m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70915769999999866968209971673786640167236328125,
            "lon": 33.32118270000000137542883749119937419891357421875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T13:07:13+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-17T19:30:01.298611+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 13:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 40 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T13:22:13+00:00 to 2026-08-17T19:58:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 40,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T13:22:13+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7102483000000034962795325554907321929931640625,
        "lon": 33.3224000000000017962520360015332698822021484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T19:58:16+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "lon": 33.3224067000000019334038370288908481597900390625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 13:01 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 8 meters
  • Data Points: 40 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 7.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 396.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 40,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101804225000023507163859903812408447265625,
        "lon": 33.32240909250000271413227892480790615081787109375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71014670000000279515006695874035358428955078125,
        "min_lon": 33.32238170000000110348992166109383106231689453125,
        "max_lat": 34.7102483000000034962795325554907321929931640625,
        "max_lon": 33.32243330000000014479155652225017547607421875
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 12:58 UTC 75/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 319 meters
  • Average Distance: 324 meters
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T12:58:10+00:00 to 2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 319m, avg 324m) for 90 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 319m, avg 324m
Duration20/25Duration 90 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-17T15:30:08.628089+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 318.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 323.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 90.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5408,
    "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": "2026-08-17T12:58:10+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 319m, avg 324m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 90 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 319m, avg 324m) for 90 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.70916390000000006921254680491983890533447265625,
            "lon": 33.32118650000000315003489959053695201873779296875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T12:58:10+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T14:28:18+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-17T15:30:08.628089+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 12:58 UTC 95/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
  • Minimum Distance: 69 meters
  • Average Distance: 75 meters
  • Duration: 4h 39m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T12:58:10+00:00 to 2026-08-17T17:37:19+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 95/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and ALFA SEA) maintained close proximity (min 69m, avg 75m) for 279 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 69m, avg 75m
Duration25/25Duration 279 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 69.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "avg_distance_m": 75.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 279.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 16749,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_b_std": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.05000000000000000277555756156289135105907917022705078125,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-08-17T12:58:10+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T17:37:19+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 31,
        "vessel_b": 31
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 95,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 69m, avg 75m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 279 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and ALFA SEA) maintained close proximity (min 69m, avg 75m) for 279 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 12:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 42 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T12:58:10+00:00 to 2026-08-17T19:28:15+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 42,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T12:58:10+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71018169999999969377313391305506229400634765625,
        "lon": 33.322395000000000209183781407773494720458984375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T19:28:15+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71014670000000279515006695874035358428955078125,
        "lon": 33.32242000000000103909769677557051181793212890625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 12:07 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 10 meters
  • Data Points: 42 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 9.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 390.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 42,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101857214285729469338548369705677032470703125,
        "lon": 33.32241064285714315928998985327780246734619140625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.71014670000000279515006695874035358428955078125,
        "min_lon": 33.32238170000000110348992166109383106231689453125,
        "max_lat": 34.71027000000000128920873976312577724456787109375,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 11:01 UTC 90/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9517288 (ALFA SEA) Panama
Vessel B: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 69 meters
  • Average Distance: 74 meters
  • Duration: 1h 51m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T11:36:22+00:00 to 2026-08-17T13:27:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 90/100

High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 69m, avg 74m) for 111 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 69m, avg 74m
Duration20/25Duration 111 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 353657000,
        "imo": 9517288,
        "name": "ALFA SEA",
        "flag": "Panama"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 69.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "avg_distance_m": 73.599999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 111.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6665,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.08000000000000000166533453693773481063544750213623046875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0899999999999999966693309261245303787291049957275390625,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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            "max_sog": 0.200000000000000011102230246251565404236316680908203125
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-08-17T11:36:22+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T13:27:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 90,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 69m, avg 74m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 111 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "High-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ALFA SEA and VELOS AQUARIUS) maintained close proximity (min 69m, avg 74m) for 111 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 11:01 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 43 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T11:52:18+00:00 to 2026-08-17T18:28:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 43,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T11:52:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.7101583000000033507603802718222141265869140625,
        "lon": 33.3224050000000033833202905952930450439453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T18:28:18+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016670000000203799572773277759552001953125,
        "lon": 33.32238670000000269055817625485360622406005859375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 11:01 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 10 meters
  • Data Points: 43 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 9.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 396,
    "points": 43,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.71018574186046379281833651475608348846435546875,
        "lon": 33.32240989069767778119057766161859035491943359375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238499999999703504727222025394439697265625,
        "max_lat": 34.71027000000000128920873976312577724456787109375,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 09:07 UTC 60/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 318 meters
  • Average Distance: 319 meters
  • Duration: 42 minutes
  • Period: 2026-08-17T09:07:15+00:00 to 2026-08-17T09:49:17+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 319m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 318m, avg 319m
Duration5/25Duration 42 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±1m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

✗ SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-08-17T15:15:01.656944+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 319.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 1,
    "duration_minutes": 42,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2522,
    "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": "2026-08-17T09:07:15+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T09:49:17+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 7,
        "vessel_b": 7
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 318m, avg 319m"
            },
            "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 \u00b11m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 319m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 34.7091400999999990517608239315450191497802734375,
            "lon": 33.32116880000000236350388149730861186981201171875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-08-17T09:07:15+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-08-17T09:49:17+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-08-17T15:15:01.656944+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 09:07 UTC 80.0% ▼
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-08-17T09:55:12+00:00 to 2026-08-17T16:28:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points_in_zone": 31,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T09:55:12+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71016829999999941946953185833990573883056640625,
        "lon": 33.32240829999999931487764115445315837860107421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-08-17T16:28:17+00:00",
        "lat": 34.71017499999999955662133288569748401641845703125,
        "lon": 33.3224000000000017962520360015332698822021484375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 09:07 UTC 75.0% ▼
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 9 meters
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 34.7102, 33.3224
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 9.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 393.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "points": 31,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 34.7101877483870993046366493217647075653076171875,
        "lon": 33.322411622580631274104234762489795684814453125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 34.7101516999999972767909639514982700347900390625,
        "min_lon": 33.32238670000000269055817625485360622406005859375,
        "max_lat": 34.71027000000000128920873976312577724456787109375,
        "max_lon": 33.3224349999999986948751029558479785919189453125
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 17, 2026 08:37 UTC 70/100 ▼
Vessel A: IMO 9381756 (VELOS AQUARIUS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9953456 (AKRISIOS) MARSHALL ISLANDS
  • Minimum Distance: 318 meters
  • Average Distance: 321 meters
  • Duration: 1h 12m
  • Period: 2026-08-17T08:37:13+00:00 to 2026-08-17T09:49:17+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 320m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 318m, avg 320m
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: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538008652,
        "imo": 9381756,
        "name": "VELOS AQUARIUS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 538012909,
        "imo": 9953456,
        "name": "AKRISIOS",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 317.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 320.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 72.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4324,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_b_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-08-17T08:37:13+00:00",
        "end": "2026-08-17T09:49:17+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "discovered_041",
    "zone_name": "Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 318m, avg 320m"
            },
            "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: Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELOS AQUARIUS and AKRISIOS) maintained close proximity (min 318m, avg 320m) 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 Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18

Recent Position Data

Time (UTC) Lat Lon Speed Course Zone
Aug 19 05:44 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 19 05:08 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 19 03:17 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 19 01:38 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 22:17 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 21:47 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 20:50 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 20:44 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 20:38 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 20:05 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 18:59 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 18:47 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 18:38 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 352.8° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 16:25 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 70.4° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 16:19 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 70.4° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 15:22 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 70.4° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 14:34 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 70.4° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 14:16 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 70.4° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 14:13 34.7102 33.3224 0.0 kn 70.4° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone
Aug 18 12:43 34.7101 33.3224 0.0 kn 70.4° Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone

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Data Source

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

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