### Question
How is the "high-risk waters" defined?


### Answer
The term **high-risk waters** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 55305* as follows -

> waters so designated by the Commandant of the Coast Guard in the maritime security directive issued by the Commandant and in effect on the date on which an applicable voyage begins, if the Secretary of Transportation—


(A) determines that an act of piracy occurred in the 12-month period preceding the date the voyage begins

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 55305*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part D-Promotional Programs > CHAPTER 553-PASSENGER AND CARGO PREFERENCES > SUBCHAPTER I-GOVERNMENT IMPELLED TRANSPORTATION**

