" 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‘ to be registered to a specific country(the flag state) and use their flag while sailing.
β‘ a piece of fabric, usually hung from a pole, to indicate a nationality of a vessel.
β‘ Refers to the State in which a boat is registered.
β‘ Any water-navigable craft (canoe, boat, ship, hovercraft water board or other water going craft ) of any type whatsoever, whether self-propelled or not, used or designed to be used in navigation.