Understanding Modern Piracy: The Case of Somali Pirates

What do modern pirates primarily target?

• Private yachts

• Fishing boats

• Cargo ships and tankers

• Military vessels

How do pirates approach their targets on the sea?

• None of the above

• From the air

• From behind using small boats

• Submarine approach

What is the estimated number of ships passing the Somali coast annually?

• Over 10,000

• Over 15,000

• Over 20,000

• Over 25,000

What do pirates demand as ransom?

• Food supplies

• Cash

• Political power

• Weapons

What do pirates claim to collect from hijacked ships?

• Taxes

• None of the above

• Crew members

• Goods

How do pirates physically board larger ships?

• Using helicopters

• Climbing with ropes and hooks

• Docking alongside

• None of the above

What is the primary source of income for pirates?

• Agriculture

• Ransoms from hijacking

• Tourism

• Fishing

What drives the local population in Puntland towards piracy?

• All of the above

• Cultural factors

• High unemployment and poverty

• Lack of educational facilities

What impact has foreign trawling had on local fishermen?

• None of the above

• Decreased fish stocks

• Increased competition

• Improved fishing techniques

What is a major challenge in prosecuting captured pirates?

• All of the above

• Corruption

• International laws

• Lack of evidence