CLEAN : 11 sailors held by Somali pirates freed after 4 years

The video discusses a hostage situation in Somalia involving pirates who have captured crew members from sunken ships. With no ship owners or insurance companies left to negotiate, the hostages are often forgotten. The pirates demand ransom, and negotiations are difficult, with threats of violence if demands are not met. A personal account of a hostage describes the torture and separation from other crew members, highlighting the dire conditions faced by those captured.

How do pirates use leverage in negotiations with ship owners?

What methods do pirates use to intimidate ship owners during ransom negotiations?