ABSTRACT
The global trade development caused, that within the last 20 years, on the oceans, began to appear more and more tankers, and other vessels that carry a bewildering variety of goods (starting from weapons up to food supplies). The world today transports almost 90% of its all freight by sea. On average, it is estimated that at any time of a day travels more than 10 million containers around the world. One of the biggest dangers that faces the contemporary world of shipping is piracy. The phenomenon concentrates, first and foremost, on waters bordering areas affected by lack of political authority or severe instability, bad economic situation and various problems of social nature. On the other hand another important factor, which significantly affects the appearance of the potential risk of the piracy, is the geographical location especially presence of gulfs, straits or archipelagos, which make piracy possible and very profitable business.
