The sanctions applied by the flag Member State in respect of infringements shall be sufficiently stringent to ensure effective compliance with the rules, to prevent infringements and to deprive offenders of the benefits derived from infringements.
Beidh na smachtbhannaí a chuireann an Ballstát brataí i bhfeidhm i leith sáruithe chomh dian agus go n-áiritheoidh siad go gcomhlíonfar na rialacha, go ndéanfar sáruithe a chosc agus nach bhféadfaidh na ciontóirí aon tairbhe a bhaint as sáruithe.