What did the pirates ask for so ships can pass safely? What would happen if this did not happen?

Water cannon serve a dual purpose in drenching the assailants and potentially sinking their small boats. The ship's bridge is often the first focus of a pirate attack. Crew are advised to wear bullet-proof vests and helmets, and to protect open bridge wings with steel plates or sandbags.

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