The marking of fishing vessels is important for their identification, to support the global efforts to promote sustainable fisheries, for safety at sea and to c

This manual is a supplement to the Voluntary Guidelines on the Marking of Fishing Gear (VGMFG; FAO, 2019), and provides practical instructions on marking method

The actual Code of conduct is also available (1996) (ISBN 9251038341).

Drawing on previous surveys and country statistics, this report gives a regional overview of safety at sea, particularly for the small-scale fisheries sector. I