Pirates...like here...is there a huge demand for traders protecting their cargo willing to take some adrenaline for a reason. Fortunately, the main trade hubs are secure. No one will attack even Lagos port despite Rotterdam. Entering main rivers in many 3rd world nations, that chances quickly.
This means, standing up again means to not fight those that live now in our ancient places, but to use the system they build for the Good.
The worst are tumbling. Some might be able to stand up already. Greed is passing by man dying, as he said.