Tomi McCluskey
@tomi-mcc.bsky.social
US Veteran - Community Organizer - Open Source Researcher
Airwars - Bellingcat Volunteer Community
Maritime OSINT | Data Analytics
Airwars - Bellingcat Volunteer Community
Maritime OSINT | Data Analytics
Reposted by Tomi McCluskey
Russian Shahed drone equipped with a rear-view camera to detect interceptor drones shot down by STING anti-Shahed drone.
December 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Solid Spanish language article on the M/V Ocean Trader (
IMO: 9457218).
The vessel is a roll on roll off vehicle carrier known to serve as mothership for US Special operations.
The vessel has been operating near Trinidad and elsewhere in the Caribbean.
www.revistaejercitos.com/articulos/m-...
IMO: 9457218).
The vessel is a roll on roll off vehicle carrier known to serve as mothership for US Special operations.
The vessel has been operating near Trinidad and elsewhere in the Caribbean.
www.revistaejercitos.com/articulos/m-...
M/V Ocean Trader: El buque de Operaciones Especiales que no existe
Historia, características y empleo del buque MV Ocean Trader, empleado por los Estados Unidos para llevar a cabo operaciones encubiertas.
www.revistaejercitos.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Solid Spanish language article on the M/V Ocean Trader (
IMO: 9457218).
The vessel is a roll on roll off vehicle carrier known to serve as mothership for US Special operations.
The vessel has been operating near Trinidad and elsewhere in the Caribbean.
www.revistaejercitos.com/articulos/m-...
IMO: 9457218).
The vessel is a roll on roll off vehicle carrier known to serve as mothership for US Special operations.
The vessel has been operating near Trinidad and elsewhere in the Caribbean.
www.revistaejercitos.com/articulos/m-...
US Coast Guard's largest maritime interdiction in 18+ years: over 9,000 kg seized.
Came the same week as successful interdictions ops by Colombia and Dominican Republic.
Video shows helicopter sniper fire, likely disabling engines.
@mercoglianos.bsky.social
Source:
x.com/USCG/status/...
Came the same week as successful interdictions ops by Colombia and Dominican Republic.
Video shows helicopter sniper fire, likely disabling engines.
@mercoglianos.bsky.social
Source:
x.com/USCG/status/...
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
US Coast Guard's largest maritime interdiction in 18+ years: over 9,000 kg seized.
Came the same week as successful interdictions ops by Colombia and Dominican Republic.
Video shows helicopter sniper fire, likely disabling engines.
@mercoglianos.bsky.social
Source:
x.com/USCG/status/...
Came the same week as successful interdictions ops by Colombia and Dominican Republic.
Video shows helicopter sniper fire, likely disabling engines.
@mercoglianos.bsky.social
Source:
x.com/USCG/status/...
The Colombian Navy interdicted a go-fast vessel carrying 2,621 kg of cocaine hydrochloride in the Caribbean.
(Source: Colombian Navy via X, 2 December)
x.com/ArmadaColomb...
(Source: Colombian Navy via X, 2 December)
x.com/ArmadaColomb...
December 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Colombian Navy interdicted a go-fast vessel carrying 2,621 kg of cocaine hydrochloride in the Caribbean.
(Source: Colombian Navy via X, 2 December)
x.com/ArmadaColomb...
(Source: Colombian Navy via X, 2 December)
x.com/ArmadaColomb...
The Trump administration claims the 23 vessels destroyed since September 2nd were transporting drugs bound for the United States.
Yesterday, the strike commander briefed lawmakers that the first boat targeted was headed for Suriname.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
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Yesterday, the strike commander briefed lawmakers that the first boat targeted was headed for Suriname.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
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Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
www.cnn.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The Trump administration claims the 23 vessels destroyed since September 2nd were transporting drugs bound for the United States.
Yesterday, the strike commander briefed lawmakers that the first boat targeted was headed for Suriname.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Archive archive.is/cTVqF
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Yesterday, the strike commander briefed lawmakers that the first boat targeted was headed for Suriname.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The US Conducted another maritime strike last evening, the first since November 15th.
Four persons were reported killed.
Source: x.com/Southcom/sta...
Four persons were reported killed.
Source: x.com/Southcom/sta...
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The US Conducted another maritime strike last evening, the first since November 15th.
Four persons were reported killed.
Source: x.com/Southcom/sta...
Four persons were reported killed.
Source: x.com/Southcom/sta...
Great explainer video by Shelby Holliday of the WSJ ahead of today's testimony by Admiral Bradley.
The Journal reports that Bradley is expected to claim the survivors of the September 2nd strike were still in the fight, and therefore legitimate targets.
www.wsj.com/video/the-dr...
The Journal reports that Bradley is expected to claim the survivors of the September 2nd strike were still in the fight, and therefore legitimate targets.
www.wsj.com/video/the-dr...
The Drug Boat Attack Controversy, Explained
WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains how a strike on a drug boat in September grew into a controversy rocking Washington.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Great explainer video by Shelby Holliday of the WSJ ahead of today's testimony by Admiral Bradley.
The Journal reports that Bradley is expected to claim the survivors of the September 2nd strike were still in the fight, and therefore legitimate targets.
www.wsj.com/video/the-dr...
The Journal reports that Bradley is expected to claim the survivors of the September 2nd strike were still in the fight, and therefore legitimate targets.
www.wsj.com/video/the-dr...
Live webcam for the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier during it's visit to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Webcam feed: www.earthcam.com/world/virgin...
(Screen shot from 2025-12-04 0608 New York Time)
Webcam feed: www.earthcam.com/world/virgin...
(Screen shot from 2025-12-04 0608 New York Time)
December 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Live webcam for the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier during it's visit to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Webcam feed: www.earthcam.com/world/virgin...
(Screen shot from 2025-12-04 0608 New York Time)
Webcam feed: www.earthcam.com/world/virgin...
(Screen shot from 2025-12-04 0608 New York Time)
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Here is a look at how China has expanded Yuchi Naval Base over the last year.
The base is built to support Chinese aircraft carriers, alongside other naval vessels.
The base is built to support Chinese aircraft carriers, alongside other naval vessels.
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Here is a look at how China has expanded Yuchi Naval Base over the last year.
The base is built to support Chinese aircraft carriers, alongside other naval vessels.
The base is built to support Chinese aircraft carriers, alongside other naval vessels.
Is it just me, or does Signalgate seem so long ago?
The Pentagon IG report just dropped today finding the Secretary of Defense put personnel at risk by sharing sensitive operational details on Signal - an encrypted but unauthorized app.
apnews.com/article/hegs...
The Pentagon IG report just dropped today finding the Secretary of Defense put personnel at risk by sharing sensitive operational details on Signal - an encrypted but unauthorized app.
apnews.com/article/hegs...
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a militar...
apnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Is it just me, or does Signalgate seem so long ago?
The Pentagon IG report just dropped today finding the Secretary of Defense put personnel at risk by sharing sensitive operational details on Signal - an encrypted but unauthorized app.
apnews.com/article/hegs...
The Pentagon IG report just dropped today finding the Secretary of Defense put personnel at risk by sharing sensitive operational details on Signal - an encrypted but unauthorized app.
apnews.com/article/hegs...
Reposted by Tomi McCluskey
A fourth installment of Murder on the High Seas is here. Listen for expert analysis of recent reports of the deliberate killing of two survivors from the first strike, how the DOJ is justifying the campaign, Congress’ role, allies’ reactions, and more.
www.justsecurity.org/126056/the-j...
www.justsecurity.org/126056/the-j...
The Just Security Podcast: Murder on the High Seas Part IV
A panel of experts, co-hosted with RCLS, discuss the Trump administration's campaign of lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers.
www.justsecurity.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A fourth installment of Murder on the High Seas is here. Listen for expert analysis of recent reports of the deliberate killing of two survivors from the first strike, how the DOJ is justifying the campaign, Congress’ role, allies’ reactions, and more.
www.justsecurity.org/126056/the-j...
www.justsecurity.org/126056/the-j...
Reposted by Tomi McCluskey
Trade data can reveal everything from money trails to illicit networks. 📊
Bellingcat’s Katherine De Tolly will walk us through how to use these databases for investigations in our final Stage Talk of the year. Join live & bring your questions:
discord.gg/D7zDQ5r5?eve...
Bellingcat’s Katherine De Tolly will walk us through how to use these databases for investigations in our final Stage Talk of the year. Join live & bring your questions:
discord.gg/D7zDQ5r5?eve...
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Trade data can reveal everything from money trails to illicit networks. 📊
Bellingcat’s Katherine De Tolly will walk us through how to use these databases for investigations in our final Stage Talk of the year. Join live & bring your questions:
discord.gg/D7zDQ5r5?eve...
Bellingcat’s Katherine De Tolly will walk us through how to use these databases for investigations in our final Stage Talk of the year. Join live & bring your questions:
discord.gg/D7zDQ5r5?eve...
Reposted by Tomi McCluskey
Life in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has been brought to a standstill after a jihadist organisation launched a series of attacks on inbound fuel convoys. Bellingcat has verified six attacks since September, which together have damaged more than 130 fuel tankers. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Mali Under Siege: Tracking the Fuel Blockade Crippling Bamako - bellingcat
Attacks by a jihadist group on fuel convoys bound for Bamako, the capital of Mali, have destroyed more than 130 tankers since September, a Bellingcat investigation has found. The systematic attacks b...
www.bellingcat.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Life in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has been brought to a standstill after a jihadist organisation launched a series of attacks on inbound fuel convoys. Bellingcat has verified six attacks since September, which together have damaged more than 130 fuel tankers. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
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Welcome to CongoEye’s first open-source monitoring summary, a report on interesting finds on social media about the Democratic Republic of Congo. These are items which may be too small to be covered in international or Congolese media, but can be verified or enhanced with open-source reporting.
December 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Welcome to CongoEye’s first open-source monitoring summary, a report on interesting finds on social media about the Democratic Republic of Congo. These are items which may be too small to be covered in international or Congolese media, but can be verified or enhanced with open-source reporting.
The Dominican Republic announced the successful interdiction of a speedboat carrying 1.5 tons of cocaine.
Three arrests were made: two Dominicans and one Colombian. Zero missiles fired, zero deaths.
Sources:
www.dncd.gob.do/categoria/No...
x.com/DNCDRD/statu...
Three arrests were made: two Dominicans and one Colombian. Zero missiles fired, zero deaths.
Sources:
www.dncd.gob.do/categoria/No...
x.com/DNCDRD/statu...
December 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Dominican Republic announced the successful interdiction of a speedboat carrying 1.5 tons of cocaine.
Three arrests were made: two Dominicans and one Colombian. Zero missiles fired, zero deaths.
Sources:
www.dncd.gob.do/categoria/No...
x.com/DNCDRD/statu...
Three arrests were made: two Dominicans and one Colombian. Zero missiles fired, zero deaths.
Sources:
www.dncd.gob.do/categoria/No...
x.com/DNCDRD/statu...
Reposted by Tomi McCluskey
The Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) launches its second deployment in Norwegian Arctic waters this year. "It demonstrates our commitment to readiness, cohesion and stability in the region," a NATO representative emphasises
NATO sends more ships to High North 'amid increasing operational demands'
The Alliance's Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) has launched its second deployment in Norwegian Arctic waters this year.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) launches its second deployment in Norwegian Arctic waters this year. "It demonstrates our commitment to readiness, cohesion and stability in the region," a NATO representative emphasises
As a US veteran, it hurts that politicians (again) have placed women and men in uniform under a cloud of doubt and suspicion.
Killing Shipwrecked Survivors is Not Just Illegal—It Endangers U.S. Servicemembers
By Professor @marknevitt.bsky.social, Commander, JAGC (ret.)
“Compliance with international law—including the laws of war—is built, in many respects, on reciprocity.”
www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-...
By Professor @marknevitt.bsky.social, Commander, JAGC (ret.)
“Compliance with international law—including the laws of war—is built, in many respects, on reciprocity.”
www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-...
Killing Shipwrecked Survivors is Not Just Illegal—It Endangers U.S. Servicemembers
If the United States chooses a path where killing defenseless survivors becomes acceptable, American servicemembers will pay the price for that choice.
www.justsecurity.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
As a US veteran, it hurts that politicians (again) have placed women and men in uniform under a cloud of doubt and suspicion.
White House Spox admits the US military conducted a follow up strike to kill survivors on September 2nd.
She claims:
1. Hegseth didn't give the order
2. Killing the survivors was legal
Narratives moving/changing fast.
She claims:
1. Hegseth didn't give the order
2. Killing the survivors was legal
Narratives moving/changing fast.
REPORTER: Does the administration deny that that second strike happened, or did it happen and the administration denies that Hegseth gave the order?
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
White House Spox admits the US military conducted a follow up strike to kill survivors on September 2nd.
She claims:
1. Hegseth didn't give the order
2. Killing the survivors was legal
Narratives moving/changing fast.
She claims:
1. Hegseth didn't give the order
2. Killing the survivors was legal
Narratives moving/changing fast.
80 years ago yesterday, on November 30, 1945, three German naval officers faced a firing squad in Hamburg for a war crime committed at sea.
Their offense: ordering ▶️ the killing of survivors ◀️ after sinking the Greek merchant vessel Peleus in March 1944.
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
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Their offense: ordering ▶️ the killing of survivors ◀️ after sinking the Greek merchant vessel Peleus in March 1944.
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
80 years ago yesterday, on November 30, 1945, three German naval officers faced a firing squad in Hamburg for a war crime committed at sea.
Their offense: ordering ▶️ the killing of survivors ◀️ after sinking the Greek merchant vessel Peleus in March 1944.
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
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Their offense: ordering ▶️ the killing of survivors ◀️ after sinking the Greek merchant vessel Peleus in March 1944.
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
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Via the US Secretary of Defense's personal account (verified by X):
Context:
🔸 Congressional inquiries have been announced into reports that Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors.
🔸Franklin the Turtle is a beloved character from a Canadian book franchise.
Source: x.com/petehegseth/...
Context:
🔸 Congressional inquiries have been announced into reports that Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors.
🔸Franklin the Turtle is a beloved character from a Canadian book franchise.
Source: x.com/petehegseth/...
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Via the US Secretary of Defense's personal account (verified by X):
Context:
🔸 Congressional inquiries have been announced into reports that Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors.
🔸Franklin the Turtle is a beloved character from a Canadian book franchise.
Source: x.com/petehegseth/...
Context:
🔸 Congressional inquiries have been announced into reports that Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors.
🔸Franklin the Turtle is a beloved character from a Canadian book franchise.
Source: x.com/petehegseth/...
"Donald Trump will find a worthy opponent in Nicolás Maduro when it comes to making deadly things boring."
www.caracaschronicles.com/2025/11/30/t...
www.caracaschronicles.com/2025/11/30/t...
The Venezuelan Standoff | Caracas Chronicles
After a crazy weekend of conspiracy theories on the imminent fall of the Maduro regime, we give our two cents on where things may be stuck
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December 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"Donald Trump will find a worthy opponent in Nicolás Maduro when it comes to making deadly things boring."
www.caracaschronicles.com/2025/11/30/t...
www.caracaschronicles.com/2025/11/30/t...
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Stage 4 Sanctions Evasion: Russia will provide a flag for your ship.
IMO 9293002, the artist previously known as JAGUAR, ARGENT or BLINT now has a new name and flag:
NASLEDIE of Russia.
IMO 9321706 also recently switched to team Russia.
IMO 9293002, the artist previously known as JAGUAR, ARGENT or BLINT now has a new name and flag:
NASLEDIE of Russia.
IMO 9321706 also recently switched to team Russia.
November 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Stage 4 Sanctions Evasion: Russia will provide a flag for your ship.
IMO 9293002, the artist previously known as JAGUAR, ARGENT or BLINT now has a new name and flag:
NASLEDIE of Russia.
IMO 9321706 also recently switched to team Russia.
IMO 9293002, the artist previously known as JAGUAR, ARGENT or BLINT now has a new name and flag:
NASLEDIE of Russia.
IMO 9321706 also recently switched to team Russia.
Russia blocked from the 2026-2027 IMO Council - the international body that regulates shipping - it lost its seat in 2023 after its invasion of Ukraine.
www.reuters.com/world/russia...
www.reuters.com/world/russia...
November 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Russia blocked from the 2026-2027 IMO Council - the international body that regulates shipping - it lost its seat in 2023 after its invasion of Ukraine.
www.reuters.com/world/russia...
www.reuters.com/world/russia...