pirates on the lower Danube - Global Citizenship Summer School (sitios de interés)

There is a growing fear of pirates on the Danube river in Romanian waters, the area between 240 and 350 kilometer marks is considered to be the most dangerous. Romanian pirates attack passing tugs with barges, stealing everything they can lay their hands on, from crews belongings and cash to cargo and vessels’ equipment, including mooring lines and power cables. Pirates armed with axes, knifes and bars attack on small boats, numbering up to 10-15 people. Attacks usually occur in inner Romanian waters.