Pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan , known as `` Afweyne , '' announces retirement . Piracy began to gain international attention in 2008 as number of attacks grew . The pirates were able to take control over the vessels and use them for piracy activities. It is estimated that between 20 and 30,000 ships pass through this area every year . Piracy off coast of Somalia is no longer as lucrative as it once was , says Anyimadu .
Pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan , known as `` Afweyne , '' announces retirement . Piracy began to gain international attention in 2008 as number of attacks grew . The pirates were able to take control over the vessels and use them for piracy activities. Piracy off coast of Somalia is no longer as lucrative as it once was , says Anyimadu .