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Maritime Capability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIS Spoofing Detection<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Identify vessels broadcasting false positions, manipulating identity, or sharing MMSI numbers, by comparing what AIS says with what satellites see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Problem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When vessels lie about who and where they are.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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AIS spoofing is the deliberate manipulation of a vessel’s AIS data to misrepresent its identity, position, or behavior. Unlike going dark, spoofing lets a vessel stay “visible” while broadcasting false information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes several forms: position spoofing, identity manipulation, MMSI sharing, and GPS\/GNSS interference. Spoofing has surged with sanctions evasion, smuggling, and geopolitical conflict. Platforms that rely on AIS as their primary source are fundamentally compromised by it; Theia verifies AIS against independent satellite observation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Theia Detects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We compare what AIS says with what satellites see.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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01 \/ Verify<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Satellite-Verified Position<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Theia compares AIS-reported positions against satellite-observed positions. When the two diverge, the discrepancy is flagged as a potential spoof.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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02 \/ Profile<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Historical Pattern Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Theia builds behavioral profiles over time. When reported behavior deviates from the established pattern with no physical change in imagery, the anomaly is investigated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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03 \/ Match<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

MMSI Sharing Detection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Theia identifies cases where multiple vessels broadcast the same MMSI simultaneously by correlating satellite detections with AIS signals across locations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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04 \/ Cross-Reference<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Multi-Source Cross-Referencing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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AIS is cross-referenced with SAR detections, optical imagery, port records, and ownership databases to validate or invalidate reported information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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By the Numbers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Spoofing, quantified.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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65,839<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spoofing ships detected<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2,493<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MMSI sharers tracked<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continuous<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monitoring for position discrepancies across all ingested AIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Use Cases<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where spoofing detection matters.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sanctions Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Identify vessels using spoofing to evade sanctions screening. Provide verified position data for compliance documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Insurance Underwriting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Assess risk for vessels with spoofing history. Identify previously undetected spoofing events that affect policy decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Government Surveillance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Detect spoofing activity in strategic waterways, chokepoints, and territorial waters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Port Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Verify the true identity and position of vessels approaching or anchored in port.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Related Capabilities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Spoofing travels with other deception.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dark Fleet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Vessel Detection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When vessels disable AIS entirely instead of spoofing it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Covert Transfer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ship-to-Ship Transfer Detection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spoofing vessels often engage in covert cargo transfers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Identity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vessel Attribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Identifying the true identity of spoofing vessels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spoofing is one tactic in a deception toolkit Theia tracks end to end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Get Started<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Detect spoofing before it costs you.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Request a demonstration and see how Theia verifies what AIS alone cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Problem When vessels lie about who and where they are. AIS spoofing is the deliberate manipulation of a vessel’s AIS data to misrepresent its identity, position, or behavior. Unlike going dark, spoofing lets a vessel stay “visible” while broadcasting false information. It takes several forms: position spoofing, identity manipulation, MMSI sharing, and GPS\/GNSS interference. 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