Violations committed in waters of other States

If a vessel commits a minor or a serious violation in the exclusive economic zone of another State and is sanctioned accordingly by that State, it is the responsibility of Belize as the Flag State to ensure that the overall sanctions taken against the vessel fully deprive and sufficiently deter the owners of the benefits of the illegal catch or damage to the environment. Belize shall evaluate the nature and circumstances of the minor or serious violation to determine if the sanctions taken against the vessel are adequate and shall impose additional sanctions as necessary. committed in the