Is Piracy still around?

Question

Do Pirates Still Exist?

Answer 1

YES it certainly is.
Piracy is robbery committed at sea, or sometimes on the shore, by an agent without a commission from a sovereign nation. Seaborne piracy against transport vessels remains a significant issue (with estimated worldwide losses of US$13 to $16 billion per year[1]), particularly in the waters between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, off the Somali coast, and in the Strait of Malacca and Singapore, which are used by over 50,000 commercial ships a year. A recent [1] surge in piracy off the Somali coast spurred a multi-national effort led by the United States to patrol the waters near the Horn of Africa to combat piracy. While boats off the coasts of South America and the Mediterranean Sea are still assailed by pirates, the Royal Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard have nearly eradicated piracy in U.S. waters and the Caribbean Sea. The Jolly Roger is a traditional flag of European and American pirates and a symbol for piracy that has been adopted by film-makers and toy manufacturers.
Pirates favor small boats and taking advantage of the small crew numbers on modern cargo vessels. Modern pirates prey on cargo ships which must slow their speed to navigate narrow straits, making them vulnerable to be overtaken and boarded by small motorboats. Small ships are also capable of disguising themselves as fishing vessels or cargo vessels when not carrying out piracy in order to avoid or deceive inspectors.

Also, pirates often operate in regions of poor countries with smaller navies and large trade routes. Pirates sometimes evade pursuers by sailing into waters controlled by their enemies. With the end of the Cold War, navies have decreased size and patrol, and trade has increased, making organized piracy far easier. Modern pirates are sometimes linked with organised-crime syndicates, but often are parts of small individual groups. Pirate attack crews may consist of 4 to 10 sailors for going after a ship's safe (raiding) or up to 70 if the plan is to seize the whole vessel.

Answer 2

Sadly, piracy in some form can be found in almost every part of the world, but it is most prevelant in areas of civil strife and weak governments. among these areas are the South China Sea and Horn of Africa/Somalia area border by several unstable govs as well as radical (Tamil rebels), fundamentalist (islamic), separatist(Sulawesi and East Timoreses), and even terrorist groups(al Quaida).
The reason behind this is MONEY and POWER as with either or both you can control the destiny of many. it is, also, sad to note that slavery(esp. females) is a part of this criminal activity. Drugs are another source of illegal revenue. if you are considering a vacation, check with your government, if possible) or the US State Departments website for "HOT" areas to avoid.

Answer 3

Sure does. Only iy is mroe modern of course. People get there there boats stolen and good stolen all the time from pirates. Most of them hang out in international waters where there is no law. Do a search for it and you will see, they are as common as they used to be. Peace.

Answer 4

Oh yes, it's alive and well in many parts of the world. In the past couple of years, pirates have even been known to attack a couple of cruise ships. Very frightening.

Answer 5

If you mean intellectual property pirates, then yes. They are still rampant. The sad thing is a lot of people still buy from them. (Not only here in the Philippines).

Answer 6

Yes! They don't have parrots and peg-legs(lol), but they do still exist. They travel around the water and they loot whenever they get the chance. They are organized crime, but from a boat!

Cheers

Answer 7

Yes, but they're more interested in your money and doing you harm than looking cool in films. They are BAD news.

Answer 8

Arrrgh yes!

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

yup.. most of them are in quiapo, harrison plaza, makati cinema and metrowalk..