Part A of the Code provides guidance on the development of national codes and fishermen's education and training manuals and guidance on the safety and health of fishermen. Authorities will be encouraged to make use of the contents of the Code and the Voluntary Guidelines in the production of safety and health and training materials in an appropriate format to suit the particular needs of the fisheries of the country or region and in local languages. Additionally, several resolutions and circulars addressing various aspects of fishing vessel safety have been developed over the years, while the development of safety standards for small fishing vessels has recently begun at IMO. As there are no international safety standards in place for these type of vessels and in many countries, national regulations, guidelines or standards for small fishing vessels are either non-existent or inappropriate, the proposed safety standards will complement the Code of Safety and the Voluntary Guidelines and will address the safety concerns specific to fishing vessels below 12 m in length, and undecked fishing vessels of any size.--Publisher's description.