" In cases of arrest or detention of foreign vessels the coastal State shall promptly notify the flag State, through appropriate channels, of the action taken and of any penalties subsequently imposed."
DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THIS CLAUSE
β‘ land beside or near to the sea or ocean
β‘ a piece of fabric, usually hung from a pole, to indicate a nationality of a vessel.
β‘ to be registered to a specific country(the flag state) and use their flag while sailing.
β‘ Refers to the State in which a boat is registered.