1. Waters under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of a coastal state, extending from the shore to a specific distance (typically 12 nautical miles for territorial waters, or up to 200 nautical miles for exclusive economic zones)
The ship violated the country's territorial waters without permission.
O navio violou as águas jurisdicionais do país sem permissão.
2. Maritime areas where a state has legal authority to enforce laws, control resources, and maintain security
Fishing vessels must comply with regulations in these jurisdictional waters.
Os barcos de pesca devem cumprir os regulamentos nestas águas jurisdicionais.