PART 7Inspections, Detentions and Offences
Investigation of alleged violations by United Kingdom ships37
Upon receiving evidence that a United Kingdom ship has discharged any sewage or disposed of any garbage in violation of these Regulations the Secretary of State must—
a
cause the matter to be investigated,
b
inform the IMO of the action taken, and
c
where another State has reported the violation, inform that State of the action taken.