What defines a High Value Asset (HVA)?

A High Value Asset (HVA) is defined as a vessel of significant security interest due to its potential implications for national security, economic impact, or public safety. Such vessels may carry critical cargo, sensitive materials, or represent strategic value, making them important to monitor and protect. In the context of maritime security, these assets are prioritized because they may be attractive targets for threats or need specific protective measures.

The other options do not align with the definition of a High Value Asset. A vessel with an unknown crew may present certain risks but does not inherently qualify it as high value. Similarly, a vessel with no cargo would typically be considered of less strategic interest than one carrying high-value or sensitive materials, which is contrary to what qualifies an asset as an HVA. Lastly, a vessel traveling at high speed does not automatically indicate its value; speed alone does not convey significant security interest. Thus, defining HVAs focuses on their importance and impacts rather than incidental attributes like speed or crew knowledge.