MARETA

IMO 9537927

Vessel information

Vessel Name MARETA
IMO Number 9537927
MMSI 636022898
Vessel Type Tanker
Flag 🇱🇷 LIBERIA
Call Sign 5LKY8
Length 249 m
Beam 44 m

Detected Events (100)

Zone Dwell Northern Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone
Jul 22, 2026 05:35 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Northern Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone
  • Duration: 1h 38m
  • Data Points: 4 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-22T05:35:27+00:00 to 2026-07-22T07:13:26+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_031",
    "zone_name": "Northern Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 98,
    "points_in_zone": 4,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-22T05:35:27+00:00",
        "lat": 41.24956999999999851524989935569465160369873046875,
        "lon": 29.168510000000001269881977350451052188873291015625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-22T07:13:26+00:00",
        "lat": 41.42532829999999677283994969911873340606689453125,
        "lon": 29.56345999999999918372850515879690647125244140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19, 2026 21:24 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
  • Duration: 2h 1m
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T21:24:13+00:00 to 2026-07-19T23:25:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_035",
    "zone_name": "Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 121,
    "points_in_zone": 17,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T21:24:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.17173170000000226309566642157733440399169921875,
        "lon": 24.071419999999999816964191268198192119598388671875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T23:25:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.46593500000000176441972143948078155517578125,
        "lon": 24.3399332999999984394889906980097293853759765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19, 2026 20:40 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
  • Duration: 2h 44m
  • Data Points: 19 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-19T20:40:43+00:00 to 2026-07-19T23:25:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "discovered_035",
    "zone_name": "Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 164.5,
    "points_in_zone": 19,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T20:40:43+00:00",
        "lat": 37.06402829999999681831468478776514530181884765625,
        "lon": 23.970768299999999584315446554683148860931396484375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-19T23:25:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.46593500000000176441972143948078155517578125,
        "lon": 24.3399332999999984394889906980097293853759765625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 06:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 1h 10m
  • Data Points: 33 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T06:00:23+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 70.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "points_in_zone": 33,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T06:00:23+00:00",
        "lat": 37.196646700000002283559297211468219757080078125,
        "lon": 15.2271400000000003416289473534561693668365478515625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.166283300000003464447217993438243865966796875,
        "lon": 15.4977283000000003454488251009024679660797119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 05:39 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 1h 31m
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T05:39:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 91.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "points_in_zone": 39,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T05:39:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20750000000000312638803734444081783294677734375,
        "lon": 15.1922116999999996522774381446652114391326904296875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.166283300000003464447217993438243865966796875,
        "lon": 15.4977283000000003454488251009024679660797119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 04:45 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9924728 (ORIENTAL IXIA) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 367 meters
  • Average Distance: 368 meters
  • Duration: 54 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-18T04:45:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T05:39:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and ORIENTAL IXIA) maintained close proximity (min 367m, avg 368m) for 54 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 367m, avg 368m
Duration10/25Duration 54 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-18T06:00:01.925207+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 352002449,
        "imo": 9924728,
        "name": "ORIENTAL IXIA",
        "flag": "PANAMA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 366.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 368.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 54,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3240,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T04:45:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T05:39:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 2,
        "vessel_b": 2
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 367m, avg 368m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 54 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and ORIENTAL IXIA) maintained close proximity (min 367m, avg 368m) for 54 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.208128299999998489511199295520782470703125,
            "lon": 15.190269199999999472083800355903804302215576171875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-18T04:45:27+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-18T05:39:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-18T06:00:01.925207+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 04:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 3h 7m
  • Data Points: 44 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T04:03:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 187.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 44,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T04:03:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207476700000000846557668410241603851318359375,
        "lon": 15.192216699999999462988853338174521923065185546875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.166283300000003464447217993438243865966796875,
        "lon": 15.4977283000000003454488251009024679660797119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 03:33 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 3h 37m
  • Data Points: 47 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T03:33:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 217.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 47,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T03:33:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749330000000298923623631708323955535888671875,
        "lon": 15.1922399999999999664623828721232712268829345703125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.166283300000003464447217993438243865966796875,
        "lon": 15.4977283000000003454488251009024679660797119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 03:33 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 2h 17m
  • Radius: 726 meters
  • Data Points: 12 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2068, 15.1934
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 726.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "duration_minutes": 137.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 12,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20678124999999880628820392303168773651123046875,
        "lon": 15.1934454166666643715188911301083862781524658203125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20314499999999924284566077403724193572998046875,
        "min_lon": 15.1921750000000006508571459562517702579498291015625,
        "max_lat": 37.20751829999999671372279408387839794158935546875,
        "max_lon": 15.2002450000000006724576451233588159084320068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 02:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 5h 1m
  • Data Points: 50 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T02:09:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 301.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 50,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T02:09:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207504999999997608028934337198734283447265625,
        "lon": 15.1922382999999996400219970382750034332275390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.166283300000003464447217993438243865966796875,
        "lon": 15.4977283000000003454488251009024679660797119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 02:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 3h 41m
  • Radius: 753 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2069, 15.1932
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 752.700000000000045474735088646411895751953125,
    "duration_minutes": 221.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20692322000000018533683032728731632232666015625,
        "lon": 15.1932028866666666289120257715694606304168701171875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20314499999999924284566077403724193572998046875,
        "min_lon": 15.1921750000000006508571459562517702579498291015625,
        "max_lat": 37.20751829999999671372279408387839794158935546875,
        "max_lon": 15.2002450000000006724576451233588159084320068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 01:56 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9301952 (MONTE ROSA) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 84 meters
  • Average Distance: 87 meters
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-18T01:56:58+00:00 to 2026-07-18T02:27:00+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MONTE ROSA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 84m, avg 87m) for 30 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 84m, avg 87m
Duration5/25Duration 30 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-18T07:30:01.917171+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538002947,
        "imo": 9301952,
        "name": "MONTE ROSA",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 84,
    "avg_distance_m": 86.599999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 30,
    "overlap_duration_s": 1802,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T01:56:58+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T02:27:00+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 84m, avg 87m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 30 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MONTE ROSA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 84m, avg 87m) for 30 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20783829999999881010808167047798633575439453125,
            "lon": 15.19245169999999944820956443436443805694580078125
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-18T01:56:58+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-18T02:27:00+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-18T07:30:01.917171+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 01:39 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9924728 (ORIENTAL IXIA) PANAMA
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 373 meters
  • Average Distance: 374 meters
  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Period: 2026-07-18T01:39:47+00:00 to 2026-07-18T02:39:52+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ORIENTAL IXIA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 373m, avg 374m) for 60 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 373m, avg 374m
Duration15/25Duration 60 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±0m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-18T05:00:01.640983+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "mmsi": 352002449,
        "imo": 9924728,
        "name": "ORIENTAL IXIA",
        "flag": "PANAMA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 373,
    "avg_distance_m": 373.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 0.5,
    "duration_minutes": 60.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3605,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T01:39:47+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T02:39:52+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 7,
        "vessel_b": 7
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 373m, avg 374m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 60 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b10m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ORIENTAL IXIA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 373m, avg 374m) for 60 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20812500000000255795384873636066913604736328125,
            "lon": 15.19029330000000044265107135288417339324951171875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-18T01:39:47+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-18T02:39:52+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-18T05:00:01.640983+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 01:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 1m
  • Data Points: 53 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T01:09:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 361.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 53,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T01:09:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748669999999691526681999675929546356201171875,
        "lon": 15.192235000000000155750967678613960742950439453125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.166283300000003464447217993438243865966796875,
        "lon": 15.4977283000000003454488251009024679660797119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 01:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 4h 41m
  • Radius: 770 meters
  • Data Points: 18 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2070, 15.1930
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 770.299999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
    "duration_minutes": 281.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 18,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20701694444443319298443384468555450439453125,
        "lon": 15.193042777777776564107625745236873626708984375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20314499999999924284566077403724193572998046875,
        "min_lon": 15.1921750000000006508571459562517702579498291015625,
        "max_lat": 37.20751829999999671372279408387839794158935546875,
        "max_lon": 15.2002450000000006724576451233588159084320068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 00:09 UTC 79/100
Vessel A: IMO 9301952 (MONTE ROSA) MARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 84 meters
  • Average Distance: 149 meters
  • Duration: 2h 11m
  • Period: 2026-07-18T00:15:04+00:00 to 2026-07-18T02:27:00+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.4 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 79/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MONTE ROSA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 84m, avg 149m) for 132 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.3 and 0.0 knots). Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness25/25Min distance 84m, avg 149m
Duration25/25Duration 132 minutes
Speed Stability14/20both nearly stationary; somewhat variable speeds
Distance Consistency5/15Distance variance ±121m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 538002947,
        "imo": 9301952,
        "name": "MONTE ROSA",
        "flag": "MARSHALL ISLANDS"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 84,
    "avg_distance_m": 149.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 121.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 131.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625,
    "overlap_duration_s": 7916,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.34999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.60999999999999998667732370449812151491641998291015625,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.34999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375,
            "max_sog": 1.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T00:15:04+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T02:27:00+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 11,
        "vessel_b": 11
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 79,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 84m, avg 149m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 132 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 14,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; somewhat variable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b1121m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MONTE ROSA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 84m, avg 149m) for 132 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.3 and 0.0 knots). Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 00:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 25m
  • Data Points: 54 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-18T00:45:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 385.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points_in_zone": 54,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T00:45:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20747329999999664096321794204413890838623046875,
        "lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T07:11:13+00:00",
        "lat": 37.166283300000003464447217993438243865966796875,
        "lon": 15.4977283000000003454488251009024679660797119140625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 00:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 41m
  • Radius: 786 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2071, 15.1929
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 786.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "duration_minutes": 341.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20710393636363022551449830643832683563232421875,
        "lon": 15.19289764545454346489350427873432636260986328125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20314499999999924284566077403724193572998046875,
        "min_lon": 15.1921750000000006508571459562517702579498291015625,
        "max_lat": 37.20751829999999671372279408387839794158935546875,
        "max_lon": 15.2002450000000006724576451233588159084320068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 18, 2026 00:01 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 454 meters
  • Average Distance: 458 meters
  • Duration: 42 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-18T00:01:39+00:00 to 2026-07-18T00:43:39+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 458m) for 42 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 454m, avg 458m
Duration5/25Duration 42 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-18T05:45:04.616643+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 453.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 457.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 42,
    "overlap_duration_s": 2520,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-18T00:01:39+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T00:43:39+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 454m, avg 458m"
            },
            "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 \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 458m) for 42 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
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            "lon": 15.192038600000000059253579820506274700164794921875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-18T00:01:39+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-18T00:43:39+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-18T05:45:04.616643+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 23:27 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9924728 (ORIENTAL IXIA) PANAMA
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 374 meters
  • Average Distance: 374 meters
  • Duration: 1h 18m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T23:27:51+00:00 to 2026-07-18T00:45:49+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ORIENTAL IXIA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 374m, avg 374m) for 78 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 374m, avg 374m
Duration15/25Duration 78 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±1m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 352002449,
        "imo": 9924728,
        "name": "ORIENTAL IXIA",
        "flag": "PANAMA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 373.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 374.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 0.90000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625,
    "duration_minutes": 78,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4678,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T23:27:51+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T00:45:49+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 6,
        "vessel_b": 6
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 374m, avg 374m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 78 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b11m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (ORIENTAL IXIA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 374m, avg 374m) for 78 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 23:15 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 35m
  • Data Points: 35 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T23:51:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T06:27:24+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 395.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "points_in_zone": 35,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T23:51:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20747329999999664096321794204413890838623046875,
        "lon": 15.1922399999999999664623828721232712268829345703125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T06:27:24+00:00",
        "lat": 37.1887600000000020372681319713592529296875,
        "lon": 15.3263017000000001388571035931818187236785888671875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 23:15 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 798 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2072, 15.1928
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 797.5,
    "duration_minutes": 389.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2071617923077013756483211182057857513427734375,
        "lon": 15.1927964076923078806657940731383860111236572265625
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.20314499999999924284566077403724193572998046875,
        "min_lon": 15.1921750000000006508571459562517702579498291015625,
        "max_lat": 37.20751829999999671372279408387839794158935546875,
        "max_lon": 15.2002450000000006724576451233588159084320068359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 23:13 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 454 meters
  • Average Distance: 457 meters
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T23:13:39+00:00 to 2026-07-18T00:43:39+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 457m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 454m, avg 457m
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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 453.69999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 457.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 90,
    "overlap_duration_s": 5400,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T23:13:39+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-18T00:43:39+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 454m, avg 457m"
            },
            "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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 457m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 22:45 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
  • Minimum Distance: 455 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-17T22:45:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T23:21:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 456m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 454m, avg 456m
Duration5/25Duration 36 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±1m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-18T05:15:04.423416+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
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        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
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    "duration_minutes": 36,
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    "speed_a_std": 0,
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        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T22:45:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T23:21:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 454m, avg 456m"
            },
            "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 \u00b11m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 456m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
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        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T22:45:27+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T23:21:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-18T05:15:04.423416+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 22:21 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T22:21:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T04:45:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T22:21:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748830000000140216798172332346439361572265625,
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T04:45:27+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 22:21 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 6 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 6.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 15.1922345280000019585031623137183487415313720703125
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 21:06 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
  • Minimum Distance: 452 meters
  • Average Distance: 457 meters
  • Duration: 2h 15m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T21:06:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T23:21:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 452m, avg 457m) for 135 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 452m, avg 457m
Duration25/25Duration 135 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
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    "min_distance_m": 452.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 456.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 135,
    "overlap_duration_s": 8100,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T21:06:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T23:21:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 9,
        "vessel_b": 9
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 452m, avg 457m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 135 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 452m, avg 457m) for 135 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 21:06 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9924728 (ORIENTAL IXIA) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 371 meters
  • Average Distance: 373 meters
  • Duration: 51 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-17T21:06:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T21:57:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and ORIENTAL IXIA) maintained close proximity (min 371m, avg 373m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness10/25Min distance 371m, avg 373m
Duration10/25Duration 51 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±1m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-17T22:15:04.783570+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 352002449,
        "imo": 9924728,
        "name": "ORIENTAL IXIA",
        "flag": "PANAMA"
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    "duration_minutes": 51,
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            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T21:06:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T21:57:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 5,
        "vessel_b": 5
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 371m, avg 373m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 51 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b11m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and ORIENTAL IXIA) maintained close proximity (min 371m, avg 373m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
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        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T21:06:27+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T21:57:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-17T22:15:04.783570+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 21:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T21:51:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T04:21:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T21:51:27+00:00",
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T04:21:27+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 21:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 3.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 26,
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 20:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T20:06:29+00:00 to 2026-07-18T02:33:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387,
    "points_in_zone": 24,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T20:06:29+00:00",
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T02:33:27+00:00",
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        "lon": 15.192235000000000155750967678613960742950439453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 20:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4,
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    "points": 24,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20749020833333275959375896491110324859619140625,
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 19:36 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T19:36:27+00:00 to 2026-07-18T02:09:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393,
    "points_in_zone": 24,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T19:36:27+00:00",
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-18T02:09:27+00:00",
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        "lon": 15.1922382999999996400219970382750034332275390625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 19:36 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4,
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    "points": 24,
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 17:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 18m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T23:27:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 378,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00",
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T23:27:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2074683000000021593223209492862224578857421875,
        "lon": 15.192241700000000292902768705971539020538330078125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 17:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 18m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 378,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 15:30 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
  • Minimum Distance: 452 meters
  • Average Distance: 457 meters
  • Duration: 1h 39m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T15:30:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 452m, avg 457m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 452m, avg 457m
Duration20/25Duration 99 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-17T18:00:06.996865+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
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        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
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        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
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    "overlap_duration_s": 5940,
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        "start": "2026-07-17T15:30:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00"
    },
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
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                "max": 25,
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            },
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                "score": 20,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 99 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
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            },
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                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
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    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
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        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T15:30:27+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-17T18:00:06.996865+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 15:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 12 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T15:51:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T22:21:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 12,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T15:51:27+00:00",
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    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T22:21:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748830000000140216798172332346439361572265625,
        "lon": 15.1922332999999998293105818447656929492950439453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 15:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 12 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 3.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 12,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 15.1922380499999984948544806684367358684539794921875
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        "min_lon": 15.1922233000000002078877514577470719814300537109375,
        "max_lat": 37.20753169999999698802639613859355449676513671875,
        "max_lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 14:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 12m
  • Data Points: 13 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T14:00:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T20:12:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 372,
    "points_in_zone": 13,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T14:00:27+00:00",
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T20:12:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20750000000000312638803734444081783294677734375,
        "lon": 15.1922233000000002078877514577470719814300537109375
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 14:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 12m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 13 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 3.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 372,
    "points": 13,
    "centroid": {
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        "max_lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 13:06 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 449 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 3h 51m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T13:16:12+00:00 to 2026-07-17T17:07:12+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 449m, avg 456m) for 231 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 449m, avg 456m
Duration25/25Duration 231 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 449.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 456.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 5.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 231,
    "overlap_duration_s": 13860,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
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    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T13:16:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T17:07:12+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 7,
        "vessel_b": 7
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 449m, avg 456m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 231 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b15m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 449m, avg 456m) for 231 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 13:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T13:51:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T20:12:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 381,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T13:51:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20750000000000312638803734444081783294677734375,
        "lon": 15.192228300000000018599166651256382465362548828125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T20:12:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20750000000000312638803734444081783294677734375,
        "lon": 15.1922233000000002078877514577470719814300537109375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 13:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 3.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 381,
    "points": 15,
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        "min_lon": 15.1921982999999993779738360899500548839569091796875,
        "max_lat": 37.20753169999999698802639613859355449676513671875,
        "max_lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 12:30 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 4h 39m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T12:30:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 279,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T12:30:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749330000000298923623631708323955535888671875,
        "lon": 15.1922467000000001036141838994808495044708251953125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20753169999999698802639613859355449676513671875,
        "lon": 15.1922499999999995878852132591418921947479248046875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 12:30 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 4h 39m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4.20000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 279,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 15.1922245849999999478541212738491594791412353515625
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.1921949999999998937028067302890121936798095703125,
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        "max_lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 12:28 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 449 meters
  • Average Distance: 457 meters
  • Duration: 4h 39m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T12:28:12+00:00 to 2026-07-17T17:07:12+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 449m, avg 457m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 449m, avg 457m
Duration25/25Duration 279 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 449.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 456.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "distance_consistency_m": 4.5,
    "duration_minutes": 279,
    "overlap_duration_s": 16740,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.01000000000000000020816681711721685132943093776702880859375,
    "speed_a_std": 0.0299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
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        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T12:28:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T17:07:12+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 12,
        "vessel_b": 12
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 449m, avg 457m"
            },
            "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 \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 449m, avg 457m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 11:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 6m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T11:03:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 366,
    "points_in_zone": 24,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T11:03:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748999999999995225152815692126750946044921875,
        "lon": 15.1922267000000008607685231254436075687408447265625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T17:09:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20753169999999698802639613859355449676513671875,
        "lon": 15.1922499999999995878852132591418921947479248046875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 11:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 6m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 366,
    "points": 24,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20750312083333000146012636832892894744873046875,
        "lon": 15.1922247958333347384041189798153936862945556640625
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.1921949999999998937028067302890121936798095703125,
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 11:01 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
  • Minimum Distance: 449 meters
  • Average Distance: 455 meters
  • Duration: 2h 27m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T11:36:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T14:03:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 449m, avg 455m) for 147 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 449m, avg 455m
Duration25/25Duration 147 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 449.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "avg_distance_m": 455.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 147,
    "overlap_duration_s": 8820,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T11:36:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T14:03:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 14,
        "vessel_b": 14
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 449m, avg 455m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 147 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 449m, avg 455m) for 147 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 10:18 UTC 60/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
  • Minimum Distance: 451 meters
  • Average Distance: 453 meters
  • Duration: 51 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-17T10:18:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T11:09:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 451m, avg 453m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 451m, avg 453m
Duration10/25Duration 51 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-17T12:00:01.771060+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 451.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "avg_distance_m": 453.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 1.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 51,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3060,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T10:18:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T11:09:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 451m, avg 453m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 51 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 451m, avg 453m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.2095350000000024692781153135001659393310546875,
            "lon": 15.1920342000000001547732608742080628871917724609375
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T10:18:27+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T11:09:27+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-17T12:00:01.771060+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 10:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 5h 51m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T10:00:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T15:51:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 351,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T10:00:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749670000000008940332918427884578704833984375,
        "lon": 15.192209999999999325837052310816943645477294921875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T15:51:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2075133000000022320818970911204814910888671875,
        "lon": 15.1922267000000008607685231254436075687408447265625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 10:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 51m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 351,
    "points": 26,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2075014692307632913070847280323505401611328125,
        "lon": 15.192224042307689302333528758026659488677978515625
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "min_lon": 15.1921949999999998937028067302890121936798095703125,
        "max_lat": 37.20754000000000161207935889251530170440673828125,
        "max_lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 09:25 UTC 60/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 454 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 51 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-17T09:25:12+00:00 to 2026-07-17T10:16:12+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 456m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 454m, avg 456m
Duration10/25Duration 51 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-17T15:30:05.097561+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 453.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 456.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 51,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3060,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T09:25:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T10:16:12+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 454m, avg 456m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 51 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 456m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 37.20955390000000306827132590115070343017578125,
            "lon": 15.1920368999999997328131939866580069065093994140625
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T09:25:12+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T10:16:12+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-17T15:30:05.097561+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 09:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T09:30:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T15:51:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 381,
    "points_in_zone": 29,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T09:30:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748999999999995225152815692126750946044921875,
        "lon": 15.1922382999999996400219970382750034332275390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T15:51:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2075133000000022320818970911204814910888671875,
        "lon": 15.1922267000000008607685231254436075687408447265625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 09:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 381,
    "points": 29,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.207500855172412457250175066292285919189453125,
        "lon": 15.192225058620689281951854354701936244964599609375
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "min_lon": 15.1921949999999998937028067302890121936798095703125,
        "max_lat": 37.20754000000000161207935889251530170440673828125,
        "max_lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 08:03 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 454 meters
  • Average Distance: 459 meters
  • Duration: 1h 51m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T08:25:12+00:00 to 2026-07-17T10:16:12+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 458m) for 111 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 454m, avg 458m
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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 453.5,
    "avg_distance_m": 458.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.899999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 111,
    "overlap_duration_s": 6660,
    "speed_a_avg": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
    "speed_a_std": 0.040000000000000000832667268468867405317723751068115234375,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0.0200000000000000004163336342344337026588618755340576171875,
            "max_sog": 0.1000000000000000055511151231257827021181583404541015625
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T08:25:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T10:16:12+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 6,
        "vessel_b": 6
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 70,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 454m, avg 458m"
            },
            "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: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 454m, avg 458m) for 111 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 08:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T08:42:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T15:18:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 29,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T08:42:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "lon": 15.192241700000000292902768705971539020538330078125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T15:18:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2075200000000023692336981184780597686767578125,
        "lon": 15.1921982999999993779738360899500548839569091796875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 08:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.5,
    "duration_minutes": 396,
    "points": 29,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.2074991896551665604420122690498828887939453125,
        "lon": 15.1922265551724127163879529689438641071319580078125
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "min_lon": 15.1921949999999998937028067302890121936798095703125,
        "max_lat": 37.20754000000000161207935889251530170440673828125,
        "max_lon": 15.192253300000000848513082019053399562835693359375
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts🛰️✗ Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 07:04 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 455 meters
  • Average Distance: 457 meters
  • Duration: 1h 3m
  • Period: 2026-07-17T07:04:12+00:00 to 2026-07-17T08:07:12+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 455m, avg 457m) for 63 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 455m, avg 457m
Duration15/25Duration 63 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-17T12:30:04.717961+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
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        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
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    "distance_consistency_m": 1.6999999999999999555910790149937383830547332763671875,
    "duration_minutes": 63,
    "overlap_duration_s": 3780,
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    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T07:04:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T08:07:12+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 3,
        "vessel_b": 3
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 455m, avg 457m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 63 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 455m, avg 457m) for 63 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    },
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        "status": "not_found",
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        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-17T07:04:12+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-17T08:07:12+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-17T12:30:04.717961+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 07:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T07:51:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T14:27:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T07:51:27+00:00",
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    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T14:27:27+00:00",
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 07:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 396,
    "points": 30,
    "centroid": {
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    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 06:24 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T06:30:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T13:06:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 29,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T06:30:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
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    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T13:06:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749169999999850233507459051907062530517578125,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 06:24 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 29 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 3.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 396,
    "points": 29,
    "centroid": {
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 05:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T05:12:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T11:36:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T05:12:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207508300000000645013642497360706329345703125,
        "lon": 15.1922200000000007236167220980860292911529541015625
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T11:36:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749500000000153931978275068104267120361328125,
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 05:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 3.600000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
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        "min_lon": 15.1922049999999995151256371173076331615447998046875,
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 05:07 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 447 meters
  • Average Distance: 459 meters
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Period: 2026-07-17T05:07:12+00:00 to 2026-07-17T08:07:12+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 447m, avg 458m) for 180 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 447m, avg 458m
Duration25/25Duration 180 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±15m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 446.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "avg_distance_m": 458.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 14.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125,
    "duration_minutes": 180,
    "overlap_duration_s": 10800,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
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    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
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        "vessel_b": {
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            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-17T05:07:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T08:07:12+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 447m, avg 458m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 180 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b115m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 447m, avg 458m) for 180 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 04:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T04:45:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T11:12:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387,
    "points_in_zone": 28,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T04:45:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2075166999999993322489899583160877227783203125,
        "lon": 15.192203299999999188685251283459365367889404296875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T11:12:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748669999999691526681999675929546356201171875,
        "lon": 15.19223170000000067147993831895291805267333984375
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 04:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 387,
    "points": 28,
    "centroid": {
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 03:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T03:51:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T10:21:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 30,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T03:51:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749500000000153931978275068104267120361328125,
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T10:21:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749330000000298923623631708323955535888671875,
        "lon": 15.1922449999999997771737980656325817108154296875
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 03:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 30 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 30,
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 02:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 15m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T02:27:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T08:42:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 375,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T02:27:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748830000000140216798172332346439361572265625,
        "lon": 15.192235000000000155750967678613960742950439453125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T08:42:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "lon": 15.192241700000000292902768705971539020538330078125
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 02:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 15m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125,
    "duration_minutes": 375,
    "points": 27,
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        "max_lon": 15.1922516999999999143255990929901599884033203125
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 01:12 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T01:30:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T08:03:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 393,
    "points_in_zone": 27,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T01:30:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20747999999999677811501896940171718597412109375,
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T08:03:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20746669999999767242115922272205352783203125,
        "lon": 15.1922267000000008607685231254436075687408447265625
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 01:12 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375,
    "duration_minutes": 393,
    "points": 27,
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 00:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 23 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-17T00:06:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T06:33:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387,
    "points_in_zone": 23,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T00:06:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749670000000008940332918427884578704833984375,
        "lon": 15.192235000000000155750967678613960742950439453125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T06:33:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207476700000000846557668410241603851318359375,
        "lon": 15.192241700000000292902768705971539020538330078125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 17, 2026 00:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Radius: 5 meters
  • Data Points: 23 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 4.5,
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        "min_lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
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        "max_lat": 37.20752999999999843794284970499575138092041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.192241700000000292902768705971539020538330078125
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    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 23:10 UTC 65/100
Vessel A: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
Vessel B: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
  • Minimum Distance: 452 meters
  • Average Distance: 455 meters
  • Duration: 1h 18m
  • Period: 2026-07-16T23:10:12+00:00 to 2026-07-17T00:28:12+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 65/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 452m, avg 455m) for 78 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 452m, avg 455m
Duration15/25Duration 78 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±2m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
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    "min_distance_m": 452.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 455.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 78,
    "overlap_duration_s": 4680,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-16T23:10:12+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T00:28:12+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 4,
        "vessel_b": 4
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 65,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 452m, avg 455m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 78 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b12m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MAERSK KAYA and MARETA) maintained close proximity (min 452m, avg 455m) for 78 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 23:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T23:54:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T06:24:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T23:54:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748669999999691526681999675929546356201171875,
        "lon": 15.1922499999999995878852132591418921947479248046875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T06:24:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2074817000000024336259230040013790130615234375,
        "lon": 15.1922216999999992737002685316838324069976806640625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 23:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 390,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
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        "lon": 15.1922244045454544192352841491810977458953857421875
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "min_lon": 15.1922017000000000308546077576465904712677001953125,
        "max_lat": 37.20752999999999843794284970499575138092041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.1922499999999995878852132591418921947479248046875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 22:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T22:27:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T04:51:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 384,
    "points_in_zone": 21,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T22:27:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749670000000008940332918427884578704833984375,
        "lon": 15.19221830000000039717633626423776149749755859375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T04:51:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20752999999999843794284970499575138092041015625,
        "lon": 15.1922017000000000308546077576465904712677001953125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 22:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 24m
  • Radius: 4 meters
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 4.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "duration_minutes": 384,
    "points": 21,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20749492380952716530373436398804187774658203125,
        "lon": 15.1922249238095243839552495046518743038177490234375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "min_lon": 15.1922017000000000308546077576465904712677001953125,
        "max_lat": 37.20752999999999843794284970499575138092041015625,
        "max_lon": 15.1922499999999995878852132591418921947479248046875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 22:01 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
  • Minimum Distance: 451 meters
  • Average Distance: 456 meters
  • Duration: 2h 12m
  • Period: 2026-07-16T22:09:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T00:21:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 451m, avg 456m) for 132 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 451m, avg 456m
Duration25/25Duration 132 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 451.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 455.6000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "distance_consistency_m": 3.29999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 132,
    "overlap_duration_s": 7920,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-16T22:09:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T00:21:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 8,
        "vessel_b": 8
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 451m, avg 456m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 132 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 451m, avg 456m) for 132 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Sts Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 21:00 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: IMO 9537927 (MARETA) LIBERIA
Vessel B: IMO 9431288 (MAERSK KAYA) SINGAPORE
  • Minimum Distance: 451 meters
  • Average Distance: 457 meters
  • Duration: 3h 21m
  • Period: 2026-07-16T21:00:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T00:21:27+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 451m, avg 456m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 451m, avg 456m
Duration25/25Duration 201 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "vessel_a": {
        "mmsi": 636022898,
        "imo": 9537927,
        "name": "MARETA",
        "flag": "LIBERIA"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 566030000,
        "imo": 9431288,
        "name": "MAERSK KAYA",
        "flag": "SINGAPORE"
    },
    "min_distance_m": 451.3999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "avg_distance_m": 456.5,
    "distance_consistency_m": 2.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875,
    "duration_minutes": 201,
    "overlap_duration_s": 12060,
    "speed_a_avg": 0,
    "speed_a_std": 0,
    "speed_b_avg": 0,
    "speed_b_std": 0,
    "speed_summary": {
        "vessel_a": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        },
        "vessel_b": {
            "avg_sog": 0,
            "max_sog": 0
        }
    },
    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-16T21:00:27+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-17T00:21:27+00:00"
    },
    "points_count": {
        "vessel_a": 13,
        "vessel_b": 13
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
        "components": {
            "distance_tightness": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 451m, avg 456m"
            },
            "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 \u00b13m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (MARETA and MAERSK KAYA) maintained close proximity (min 451m, avg 456m) 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 Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, a known STS activity area."
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 21:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T21:30:27+00:00 to 2026-07-17T04:09:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 399,
    "points_in_zone": 20,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T21:30:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.207476700000000846557668410241603851318359375,
        "lon": 15.1922399999999999664623828721232712268829345703125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T04:09:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.2074750000000022964741219766438007354736328125,
        "lon": 15.1922216999999992737002685316838324069976806640625
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 21:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Radius: 2 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 2.100000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,
    "duration_minutes": 399,
    "points": 20,
    "centroid": {
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.1922149999999991365484675043262541294097900390625,
        "max_lat": 37.207504999999997608028934337198734283447265625,
        "max_lon": 15.1922499999999995878852132591418921947479248046875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 20:31 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Radius: 3 meters
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.2075, 15.1922
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 3.399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375,
    "duration_minutes": 391.5,
    "points": 22,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.20748841363636216783561394549906253814697265625,
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.1921917000000004094317773706279695034027099609375,
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        "max_lon": 15.1922499999999995878852132591418921947479248046875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 20:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 31m
  • Data Points: 22 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T20:52:58+00:00 to 2026-07-17T03:24:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 391.5,
    "points_in_zone": 22,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T20:52:58+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20747999999999677811501896940171718597412109375,
        "lon": 15.1921917000000004094317773706279695034027099609375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T03:24:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20747829999999822803147253580391407012939453125,
        "lon": 15.19221830000000039717633626423776149749755859375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 19:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 21m
  • Data Points: 31 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T19:09:16+00:00 to 2026-07-17T01:30:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 381.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 31,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T19:09:16+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19433000000000077989170677028596401214599609375,
        "lon": 15.2184100000000004371258910396136343479156494140625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T01:30:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20747999999999677811501896940171718597412109375,
        "lon": 15.192241700000000292902768705971539020538330078125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 18:03 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 33 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T18:42:16+00:00 to 2026-07-17T01:12:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 33,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T18:42:16+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19458499999999645524439984001219272613525390625,
        "lon": 15.2177883000000004898311090073548257350921630859375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-17T01:12:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748830000000140216798172332346439361572265625,
        "lon": 15.1922300000000003450395524851046502590179443359375
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 18:03 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 2h 16m
  • Radius: 537 meters
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.1949, 15.2179
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 537,
    "duration_minutes": 136.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 17,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.19486471176470132604663376696407794952392578125,
        "lon": 15.217871276470585684137404314242303371429443359375
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    "bbox": {
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        "max_lat": 37.1971750000000014324541552923619747161865234375,
        "max_lon": 15.2211850000000001870148480520583689212799072265625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 17:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 30m
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T17:51:16+00:00 to 2026-07-17T00:21:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 390.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 38,
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        "ts": "2026-07-16T17:51:16+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19599500000000347199602401815354824066162109375,
        "lon": 15.21685169999999942547219689004123210906982421875
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    "last_point": {
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}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 17:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 3h 1m
  • Radius: 507 meters
  • Data Points: 21 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.1952, 15.2177
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 507.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125,
    "duration_minutes": 181.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 21,
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    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 16:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 27m
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T16:42:16+00:00 to 2026-07-16T23:09:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 387.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 39,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T16:42:16+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19738170000000110348992166109383106231689453125,
        "lon": 15.217259999999999564579411526210606098175048828125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T23:09:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749500000000153931978275068104267120361328125,
        "lon": 15.1922332999999998293105818447656929492950439453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 16:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 4h 1m
  • Radius: 485 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.1955, 15.2176
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 485,
    "duration_minutes": 241.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 25,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.19551500800000809476841823197901248931884765625,
        "lon": 15.2176098679999949325747365946881473064422607421875
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 15.21255670000000037589416024275124073028564453125,
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        "max_lon": 15.2211850000000001870148480520583689212799072265625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 15:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T15:33:16+00:00 to 2026-07-16T22:09:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 39,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T15:33:16+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19765000000000298996383207850158214569091796875,
        "lon": 15.217368300000000402860678150318562984466552734375
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T22:09:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20749330000000298923623631708323955535888671875,
        "lon": 15.1922467000000001036141838994808495044708251953125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 15:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 10m
  • Radius: 477 meters
  • Data Points: 27 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.1957, 15.2176
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 476.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "duration_minutes": 310.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 27,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.1956706259259277658202336169779300689697265625,
        "lon": 15.2175883962962945616936849546618759632110595703125
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.194220000000001391526893712580204010009765625,
        "min_lon": 15.21255670000000037589416024275124073028564453125,
        "max_lat": 37.19765000000000298996383207850158214569091796875,
        "max_lon": 15.2211850000000001870148480520583689212799072265625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 14:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T14:51:16+00:00 to 2026-07-16T21:27:27+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 396.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 39,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T14:51:16+00:00",
        "lat": 37.197488300000003391687641851603984832763671875,
        "lon": 15.217169999999999419060259242542088031768798828125
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T21:27:27+00:00",
        "lat": 37.20748669999999691526681999675929546356201171875,
        "lon": 15.192216699999999462988853338174521923065185546875
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Loiter Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 14:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 19m
  • Radius: 461 meters
  • Data Points: 32 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 37.1960, 15.2175
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 460.8999999999999772626324556767940521240234375,
    "duration_minutes": 379.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 32,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 37.1959505281250102370904642157256603240966796875,
        "lon": 15.217517659375001670696292421780526638031005859375
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    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 37.194220000000001391526893712580204010009765625,
        "min_lon": 15.21255670000000037589416024275124073028564453125,
        "max_lat": 37.19765000000000298996383207850158214569091796875,
        "max_lon": 15.2211850000000001870148480520583689212799072265625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily"
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18
Zone Dwell Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
Jul 16, 2026 13:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Augusta, Sicily STS Zone
  • Duration: 6h 37m
  • Data Points: 36 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-16T13:42:16+00:00 to 2026-07-16T20:19:28+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_augusta_sicily",
    "zone_name": "Augusta, Sicily STS Zone",
    "dwell_minutes": 397.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 36,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T13:42:16+00:00",
        "lat": 37.19704829999999873280103201977908611297607421875,
        "lon": 15.2167916999999999205783751676790416240692138671875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-16T20:19:28+00:00",
        "lat": 37.1971750000000014324541552923619747161865234375,
        "lon": 15.21255670000000037589416024275124073028564453125
    }
}
Methodology: 2026.01.18

Recent Position Data

Time (UTC) Lat Lon Speed Course Zone
Jul 22 07:13 41.4253 29.5635 11.6 kn 62.4° Northern Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone
Jul 22 06:14 41.3326 29.3187 12.4 kn 61.5° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 22 05:41 41.2637 29.1893 13.1 kn 47.9° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 22 05:35 41.2496 29.1685 13.1 kn 48.1° Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Jul 20 00:02 37.5607 24.4271 11.0 kn 36.3° North Sea Monitoring Zone
Jul 20 00:00 37.5557 24.4224 11.0 kn 36.1° North Sea Monitoring Zone
Jul 19 23:53 37.5387 24.4069 10.9 kn 34.9° North Sea Monitoring Zone
Jul 19 23:51 37.5335 24.4024 10.9 kn 34.8° North Sea Monitoring Zone
Jul 19 23:50 37.5302 24.3995 10.8 kn 35.0° North Sea Monitoring Zone
Jul 19 23:44 37.5151 24.3866 11.0 kn 34.8° North Sea Monitoring Zone
Jul 19 23:25 37.4659 24.3399 11.4 kn 36.1° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:20 37.4546 24.3296 11.3 kn 35.5° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:19 37.4520 24.3273 11.2 kn 35.5° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:17 37.4469 24.3226 11.2 kn 35.7° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:16 37.4445 24.3204 11.1 kn 35.3° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:14 37.4389 24.3155 11.1 kn 35.2° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:12 37.4339 24.3110 11.1 kn 35.0° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:11 37.4314 24.3088 11.1 kn 35.1° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:08 37.4242 24.3025 11.1 kn 35.1° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone
Jul 19 23:05 37.4153 24.2946 11.1 kn 35.3° Southern Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel 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.