Order No. 1557 on fishing methods and tools for fishing brown shrimps and king prawns. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Authorization/permit Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2016. Abstract This Order sets regulations concerning the fishing methods utilized for brown shrimps (Crangon crangon) and king prawns (Pandalus montagui). It applies to Danish commercial fishing with Danish registered fishing in all waters. During fishing, it is mandatory to use a selective trawl meeting the following conditions: a trawl able to catch out through a slit at its bottom; of mesh measuring at least 16 mm in full face mask; and of mesh not exceeding 60 mm in full face mask. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk