7.1
Proposals for amendment or enhancement
of the maritime safety information service should be submitted for
evaluation by the appropriate Sub-Committee. Amendments will only
be adopted after the approval of the Maritime Safety Committee.
7.2
The agreement of IHO, WMO, IMSO
and ITU, as appropriate, and the active participation of other bodies
should be sought, according to the nature of the proposed amendments.
7.3
Amendments adopted by the Maritime
Safety Committee will be notified to all concerned. At least 12 months'
notice will be given before implementation and they will come into
force on 1 January of the following year.