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.