How to track dark ships using OSINT (with demos)

An in-depth conversation with OSINT analyst Ray Baker on tracking dark fleets and shadow fleets — vessels that evade sanctions by manipulating AIS signals, changing flags, renaming ships, and going dark. The discussion covers free and paid tools like MarineTraffic and Aquacus for vessel tracking, how to investigate ship ownership through company registrations and sanctions databases, and the cybersecurity risks posed by port infrastructure including Chinese-made cranes with poor security. Also touches on drug trafficking via sea, China's maritime militia, and how AI can assist (and mislead) intelligence analysts.