David Bombal

#576: How to track dark ships using OSINT (with demos)

April 23, 2026·49 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Big thank you to DeleteMe for sponsoring this video. Use my link https://joindeleteme.com/Bombal to receive a 20% discount or use the QR Code in the video. In this OSINT deep dive, professional OSINT analyst Ray Baker joins David Bombal to explore the shadowy world of maritime cybersecurity and vessel tracking. Discover the critical differences between the dark fleet and shadow fleet, and learn the exact open-source intelligence methods used to track ships attempting to hide their identities on the open ocean. From manipulating AIS tracking data and repainting ship decks to the terrifying reality of hacking Chinese-made port cranes, this video uncovers the hidden cyber threats facing global supply chains. We also explore the tools used by professionals, such as MarineTraffic and Equasis, to investigate illicit maritime activities and track adversarial movements. // Rae Baker’s SOCIAL // Website: https://www.raebaker.net/ LinkedIn: / raebakerosint X: https://x.com/wondersmith_rae // Amazon Books REFERENCE // Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence US: https://amzn.to/4mw8Swo UK: https://amzn.to/4t6uhhQ // Website REFERENCE // https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/... https://home.treasury.gov/ https://tankertrackers.com/ // Video REFERENCE // Deep Dive into OSINT: • Deep Dive OSINT (Hacking, Shodan and more!) // David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: / @davidbombal Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... SoundCloud: / davidbombal Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com // MENU // 0:00 - Coming Up 0:52 - Intro 01:25 - About Deep Dive 03:15 - Sponsor 04:14 - Opinions on AI 06:20 - About Rae 07:41 - What are Dark Fleets? 10:04 - Automatic Identification Systems 14:42 - TankerTrackers.com 16:03 - MarineTraffic.com 21:50 - Info to be Gained from Ports 23:05 - Dark vs Shadow 26:43 - Extrapolating Ship Information 30:07 - Relevancy Of Ships to Cybersecurity 32:23 - Implications of Cyber Threats 34:41 - SHODAN.io 37:31 - Why is Maritime OSINT important? 40:02 - Commercial Reasons for OSINT 43:15 - How to Track Ships When They Go Dark 45:19 - Where to Learn More 49:30 - Outro Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #osint #iran #cybersecurity

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