### Question
Can you define what high-risk waters means?


### Answer
**High-risk waters** is defined as the following in *46 U.S.C. § 55305*:

> waters so designated by the Commandant of the Coast Guard in the Port Security Advisory in effect on the date on which an applicable 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-GENERAL**

