Do Somali pirates get paid?


Do Somali pirates get paid? This practice grew into a lucrative trade, where large ransom payments were demanded and often paid. These groups were then considered to be pirates, especially after they began hijacking non-fishing commercial vessels.


What country has the most pirates?

Indonesia's 17,500 islands and their surrounding waters now take the title as the world's most heavily pirated.


Is it safe to go to Somalia?

Do not travel to Somalia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health issues, kidnapping, and piracy.