The primary objective of the system is to facilitate the
exchange of information between the ship and the shore and so support
safe navigation and the protection of the marine environment. All
means will be used to encourage and promote the full participation
of ships required to submit reports under SOLAS Regulation
V/8-1. If reports are not submitted and the offending ship
can be positively identified, then information will be passed to the
relevant Flag State Authorities for investigation and possible prosecution
in accordance with national legislation. Information will also be
made available to Port State Control inspectors.