Order No. 265 on the use of acoustic devices (pingers) in fisheries. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Seasons Fishery management and conservation Fish products Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 25 March 2015 will automatically expire on 22 March 2017. Abstract This Order applies to Danish commercial fishing carried out by Danish vessels. It sets regulations concerning fishing methods and periods/season as described in Appendix 1. The purpose of this Order is to regulate fishing by acoustic devices, which is permitted when the maximum distance of yarn between two acoustic alarms exceeds 455 meters. This also applies for incidental catches of cetaceans. Vessels measuring more than 12 meters of length, may not apply fishing methods listed in Appendix 1, unless they also apply acoustic fishing. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 812/2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries and amending Regulation (EC) No. 88/98. Legislation | European Union | 2004 Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Act. Legislation | Denmark | 2017 (2018) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Foreign fishing, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 559 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers. Legislation | Denmark | 2014 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Inspection, Certification, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX