The video discusses the modern-day pirates of the African coast, specifically those operating from the coast of Somalia. It details how these pirates, often referred to as the "Pirates of the 20th Century," have evolved from their historical counterparts who used pistols, eye patches, and wooden legs. Today, they employ rifles, face coverings, and sophisticated technology such as GPS and high-tech equipment.
The video explains that these pirates attack cargo ships, kidnap crew members, steal goods, and demand high ransoms for their release. The money earned from these activities is significant, with modern pirates reported to have earned up to 150 million dollars in ransoms in 2008 alone.
The situation in Somalia contributes to the rise of piracy, with the country's civil war, poverty, and lack of health resources leading to increased illicit activities. The video also mentions the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sea supervision, leading to a resurgence in piracy activities.
The pirates' advanced tactics and equipment, such as high-speed boats and heavy weapons, make them a formidable threat. They also have extensive contacts on land, particularly at the port of Aden, which facilitates their operations.
The video concludes by stating that pirate activities are not confined to Somalia, with other countries like Nigeria also experiencing similar issues. It encourages viewers to stay informed and subscribe to the channel for more information on this topic.
1. The text discusses modern pirates from the African coast, specifically those from Somalia, who have adapted to the times and now use rifles and face masks instead of traditional pirate attire such as pistols, eye patches, wooden legs, and parrots.
2. The term "piracy" originates from Greek and Latin, where it can mean a bandit or a sea robber respectively. Historically, it was used to identify people who crossed the seas and robbed ships in search of riches.
3. The modern pirates of Somalia are known for their violent and daring attacks, not only on the country's coastline but also on other countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, and others.
4. Somalia is a country located in the east of the African continent, close to the Gulf of Aden in the Horn of Africa. It has been in civil war for 20 years due to constant geopolitical conflicts, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among the population.
5. The civil war and the subsequent poverty and lack of health resources have increased illicit activities in Somalia, including piracy.
6. The Red Sea and the canal of Suez pass close to the coast of Somalia, making it a well-used route for maritime transport full of valuable vessels.
7. The money earned from piracy attracts many people, turning Somalia into a place ideal for piracy.
8. The pirates invade vessels, kidnap the crew, steal the goods, and charge huge ransoms to free the crew.
9. The pirates of the 21st Century have modernized their techniques, using heavy weapons, GPS technology, and sophisticated equipment.
10. The pirates have contacts at the port of Aden who must deliver everything that is leaving and entering.
11. The pirates use super powerful speedboats for their attacks and have a strategically positioned center of operations, the port of Ewi, where they take the goods and keep the hostages imprisoned until the ransom payment is made.
12. Despite many attempts, not all of them go as planned due to the protection of some ships and the presence of weapons and mercenaries on board.
13. The pirates have modernized their techniques and are now more dangerous and stronger, attracting the attention of other powerful bosses who also decided to participate in this scheme.