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). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Access right Foreign fishing Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Abstract 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 registr Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX