Decree No. 447 of 1997 to regulate fishing for shrimps by vessels of Russia in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard (No. 447).

Maximum 102 vessels flying the flag of Russia shall have access to shrimp fishing in the the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard. The total of vessels fishing for shrimp in these waters and the fisheries protection zones around Svalbard combined shall not exceed the number specified above (sect. 1). The vessels which participate in shrimp fishing shall first register with the Directorate of Fisheries through notification. The Directorate may issue further directions regarding registration (sect. 2). Infringements of the provisions of the present Decree shall be punished in accordance with sections 8 and 9 of Act No. 91 of 1976 establishing the Norwegian economic zone. Section 1 allows the vessels to fish for a total of 3.256 days per year in all the fishing areas combined. Section 2 allows for the transfer of the right to participate to another registered vessel.