this is concerning the iranian oil tanker they hijacked a few weeks back...
http://www.iht.com/articles/reuters/...RATES-SHIP.php
Hussein Ali, an associate of the pirates, told Reuters the hijackers wanted $5 million, down from an initial $20 million demand, but the owners were holding out for less.
"Negotiations are going well and we hope this time a fruitful deal will be struck," he said.