European Parliament 11 September 2012, Written question E-008030/12 Monika Flašíková Beňová (S&D) to the Commission. The problem of maritime piracy

Question for written answer E-008030/12 to the Commission Monika Flašíková Beňová (S&D) (11 September 2012) Subject: The problem of maritime piracy Piracy at sea is a pressing problem. In particular, the situation off the coast of Somalia is exceptionally critical. In 2011 pirates hijacked 28 ships, kidnapped 470 seafarers and killed 15 people.