1. Areas of ocean or sea that are not under the jurisdiction of any single country, typically beyond the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) extending 200 nautical miles from a nation's coastline
The ship was sailing in international waters when it was intercepted by the coast guard.
O navio estava navegando em águas internacionais quando foi interceptado pela guarda costeira.
2. Oceanic regions governed by international law where all nations have equal rights to fishing, navigation, and other activities
Many countries dispute territorial claims in international waters.
Muitos países disputam reclamações territoriais em águas internacionais.