In this paper, the basic process of fishing vessel standardization in China is reviewed to analyze key progresses in different periods, the current relevant standards and rules are statistically analyzed to discuss the problems of China’s fishing vessel standards and rules , and the research achievements in the fields of structural strength and stability, hydrodynamic and kinematic performance, energy conservation and emission reduction and new material application of China’s fishing vessels are summarized to explore the research direction of fishing vessel technology. In the standardization process, great achievements have been made in the selection of standard vessel types, formulation of standards and rules and research on relevant technologies of fishing vessels, ensuring the safety, economy, comfort, seakeeping and high efficiency of fishing vessels. However, there are still some problems, such as the lag of fishing vessel standards and rules, less and shallow research on relevant technologies and slow popularization and application of advanced technology and equipment. Vessel standardization is a long-term and tough task. It is not only necessary to strengthen the research on fishing vessels and accelerate the formulation of related standards and rules, but also necessary for relevant policy-making departments to provide strong support to continuously improve the standardization of fishing vessels in China.