Even when the pirates are caught the judicial process is unable to achieve justice because there is a lack of rule of law, rendering the system as inefficient. Furthermore, the Somali government does not operate effectively, therefore, they are unable to enforce anti-pirating laws. NATO patrols the area to hinder piracy due to the size of the area, they have a low degree of effectiveness. The pirates have infiltrated the Puntland government by gaining access to officials that allow them to use ports for their enterprise. Although there is no direct oversight of the pirates, their operations are likely based out of Puntland, which broke away from Somalia after 1991. Typically, the pirates seek a ransom other times they seize goods such as Saudi oil, tanks, or UN supplies. Currently, the practice of pirating results in a revenue of millions of dollars in ransom payments and has become a complex business venture. Considering that SomaliaвЂ™s waters are not well regulated, they are the ideal place for these predators to take advantage of the system to utilize local fishermen and exploit people on the sea. They are motivated by economic gain and survival. Those who are pirates are a part of SomaliaвЂ™s warlord factions. Somali pirates are wreaking havoc in the Gulf of Aden attempting to hijack vessels which disrupts international trade and contributes to the instability of the country. Image Credits: on Unsplash ( Unsplash License)

Somali pirate waters