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Maritime Piracy Questions and Answers (Q&A)

What methodology do pirates follow to get onboard?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
Pirates get onboard ships by first approaching at very fast speeds, using small boats or skiffs with high horse-powered outboard motors. These small skiffs cannot be detected by radar. The...Read More

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Why has Somalia become a pirates’ nest?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
Somalia has become a pirates’ nest because there is no strong central government and virtually no legal system or industry in Somalia. The country has been ravaged by war, famine and...Read More

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Is private security guard entitled to kill pirates?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
The reason for this question is because many shipping companies now hire private security teams to travel along with them on their commercial shipping journeys. The answer to this question is yes...Read More

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Are pirates in the Indian ocean region mainly from Somalia?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
Most pirates operating in the Indian Ocean region, especially along the long Somalian coastline and in the Gulf of Aden are indeed believed to be mainly from Somalia. The Somalian coastline is...Read More

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What did the inside of enormous pirate ships look like?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
Actually, during the Golden Age of Piracy (1650’s to the 1730’s) pirate ships were not all that enormous. Rather than being large, they needed to be built for speed and durability....Read More

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Is piracy in open seas considered an Act of terrorist activity or just a crime?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
This is an excellent question. Unfortunately, it seems that piracy in open seas is currently considered just a crime. Pirates are considered citizens, not terrorists or even military criminals,...Read More

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Who was the most feared pirate in history?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
While the answer to this question is a matter of opinion, many people believe Blackbeard was the most feared pirate in history. He was said to practice in voodoo and the black arts and he was...Read More

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What has the United States done to combat piracy?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
In January, 2009, the United States Navy created Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force, supported by 20 countries, to combat piracy off the Somalia coast. This force included a...Read More

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Can pirates be detained and prosecuted even if they are not caught in the Act of attacking a ship?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
Yes, pirates can be detained and prosecuted even if they are not caught in the act of attacking a ship, especially if the pirate ships are found to have weapons such as guns, rocket-propelled...Read More

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Why is it so difficult to stop Somali pirates?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
One reason is may be difficult to stop Somali pirates is simply due to the huge size of the Indian Ocean. International forces patrolling the Indian Ocean in the northern part and in the Gulf of...Read More

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Which are the world's most dangerous waters?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
An international mapping company known as ERSI compiled a list of the top ten most dangerous waterways where ships are likely to be attacked by pirates. The list was based on date from July 2015...Read More

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How do pirates survive harsh sea weather?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
Almost all pirates did not, and even in this modern age, do not have to worry about how to survive harsh sea weather. Pirates would never go far from land, choosing instead to sail up and down...Read More

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How are Somali pirates a realistic threat in today's modern world?
B.Lisa
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
Somali pirates are unquestionably a realistic threat in today’s modern world because they steal commercial shipping cargo, sell it on the black market, and seize ships and hostages for...Read More

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How is the international community fighting piracy?
Cesar H. Pablo, Journalist
Answered: Mar 26, 2018
The international community is fighting piracy in several ways. The two most common ways are by providing naval escorts to commercial ships and with European Union, United Nations, and NATO...Read More

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