Reply #2: I highly doubt is since its on the State Dept. warning list...we don't pay ransoms,

[Historic NY]

U.S. citizens are urged to use extreme caution when sailing near the coast of Somalia. Merchant vessels, fishing boats, and recreational craft all risk seizure by pirates and having their crews held for ransom in the waters off the Horn of Africa, especially in the international waters near Somalia. If transit around the Horn of Africa is necessary, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel in convoys, maintain good communications contact at all times, and follow the guidance provided by the Maritime Security Center – Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA). U.S. citizens should consult the Maritime Administration’s Horn of Africa Piracy page

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_933.html
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1023.h...