Description: Trainees will develop an understanding of appropriate general theoretical knowledge and historical facts referring to the current situation of maritime piracy and armed robbery at sea.

Objectives: Trainees will explain the historical background of piracy & armed robbery at sea by:

1. Explaining the historical evolution of the piracy & armed robbery at sea phenomena.
2. Recalling main terms and definitions related to piracy & armed robbery at sea.
3. Describing political and economical factors affecting piracy & armed robbery at sea.
4. Describing the implications of piracy & armed robbery at sea on the international community.

The duration of the module is 1 training hour.