33 U.S.C. § 3855 — Warnings, detentions, dismissals, exclusion

If a vessel^* is detected to be in violation of the Convention^*, this chapter, or any regulation prescribed under this chapter, the Secretary^* may warn, detain, dismiss, or exclude the vessel from any port or offshore terminal under the jurisdiction of the United States^*.

If action is taken under subsection (a), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall make the notifications required by the Convention.