Our methodology
'Multisource intelligence fusion' can sound like a themed cocktail. So instead, we will show you what it means in practice, with an example case study.
Scenario. A marine insurer is approached by an unknown fleet. Before it underwrites, it wants to know who it is dealing with. It approaches Loxtopus Intelligence to carry out enhanced due diligence on the fleet.
What follows is a broad overview of how Loxtopus Intelligence would approach that intelligence requirement. Every technique described here is precedented by previous use cases. The vessels, operators and identifiers are invented, whilst the geography, sensors and the method are real and proven.
The walkthrough runs below. It is also on a page of its own, for linking to directly.
Three capabilities, delivered end to end.
Maritime domain awareness, sanctions and trade compliance
Vessel and fleet analysis, shadow fleet identification, beneficial ownership tracing and evasion pattern analysis, for shipping operators, marine insurers, banks, commodity traders, and protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs.
- Vessel behaviour and dark activity analysis
- Shadow fleet and ownership tracing
- Ship-to-ship transfer detection
- Route, corridor and chokepoint risk
Persistent monitoring and change detection
Watching one thing closely over time, and reporting what has changed. That thing can be a physical asset, tracked through repeat-pass imagery, or a standing theme tracked across sources. Both scale to whatever cadence the requirement needs.
- Ports, terminals, mines, refineries and industrial sites
- Standing themes, such as terrorism or civil unrest
- Baseline, change and trend reporting
Finished intelligence for data providers
Your raw data, analysed, narrated and visualised into a product your own sales team can put in front of clients. Built for imagery, tracking, and geospatial data vendors.
- Analytical narrative from raw datasets
- Client-ready visual products
- Capability demonstration and bid support
Three ways to engage.
Ongoing reporting
Regular written briefs, monitoring, and incident alerts on an agreed topic, region or threat category, with named-analyst advisory access throughout.
Defined scope
A specified question, a fixed deliverable, and an end date. Assessments, investigations, finished intelligence products, and transaction screening.
Surge capacity
Additional analytical capability inside your own team for a defined period, working to your tasking, standards and reporting formats.
Additional services.
Geopolitical risk and resilience
Country and market assessments, facilitated wargames, scenario analysis, crisis playbooks, and tabletop exercises, drawing on military planning methodology.
Geospatial and open-source evidentiary support
Imagery, tracking and open-source intelligence (OSINT) applied to maritime, insurance and sanctions disputes, establishing position, activity and ownership.
Cross-border transaction risk
Sanctions exposure and geopolitical risk screening for deals touching higher-risk jurisdictions, supporting corporate development and investment teams.
About Loxtopus Intelligence.
Loxtopus Intelligence is a founder-led applied intelligence consultancy. It was built by a former British Army officer and geospatial intelligence professional, and the work is done by the person you speak to.
Where a requirement demands additional capability, we draw on a trusted network of specialist consultants. Delivery remains senior-led throughout.
Start a conversation.
Tell us who you are and what you are trying to understand. If there is a fit, you will hear back within one working day.
If you are not yet sure whether you have a requirement, a short call will usually establish it either way.