imo and the safety of fishing vessels: past, present and future

In the compilation of this paper excerpts have been reproduced from IMO documents and ILO
publication (TMF I/99) as deemed necessary. The authors are particularly indebted to the IMO, ILO and FAO
Secretariats for their support.
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