territorial waters

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Coast guard spokesperson Nikos Alexiou said the incident occurred within Turkish territorial waters but the Turkish coast guard did not conduct a rescue operation, so a Greek patrol boat recovered the passengers.

From Washington Times

The ships never entered U.S. territorial waters, the newspaper reported, citing U.S. officials.

From Reuters

"They have not intruded into Japan's territorial waters and we have not confirmed any dangerous behaviour," the spokesperson said.

From Reuters

"Vessels are being advised to transit as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible."

From Reuters

“Vessels are being advised to transit as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible.”

From Seattle Times