Notice of the giving of a general direction and of any amendment or revocation of a general direction shall, except in an emergency, be published by CMAL as soon as practicable once in Lloyd’s List or some other newspaper specialising in shipping news; and if the notice relates to the giving or amendment of a general direction, the notice shall state a place at which copies thereof may be inspected and bought and the price thereof.

In an emergency, notice of the giving of a general direction or the amendment or revocation of a general direction may be given in any manner CMAL consider appropriate.