Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls Order 2001 (S.I. No. 650 of 2001). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Fishing authorization Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order entered into force on 3 August 2000. Abstract The Order prohibits fishing with any trawl other than a single trawl. The prohibition in this Order is not anymore confined to Norway Lobsters. The prohibition applies to a relevant British fishing boat wherever it may be and to any Scottish fishing boat, which is within relevant British fishery limits (art. 3(1)). The Order introduces a definition of "single trawl" (art. 2(1)). The prohibition does not apply to beam trawlers, to fishing in certain areas with a trawl having a specified mesh size Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Prohibited fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls Order 2003 (S.I. No. 1559 of 2003). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX