10 – Procedure for Amending the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on MSI
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10 – Procedure for Amending the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on MSI

  10.1 Proposals for amendment or enhancement of the maritime safety information service should be submitted for evaluation to the Maritime Safety Committee through the Sub-Committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue.

  10.2 The agreement of the 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.

  10.3 The active participation of IHO, WMO, IMSO and ITU is considered necessary for the coordination of broadcasts of all maritime safety information.

  10.4 Amendments adopted by 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.


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