46 U.S.C. § 10601 — Fishing agreements

(a) Before proceeding on a voyage, the owner, charterer, or managing operator, or a representative of it, including the master or individual in charge, of a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel must make a fishing agreement in writing with each seaman employed on board if the vessel is— (1) at least 20 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title , or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title ; and (2) on a voyage from a port in the United States. (b) The agreement must— (1) state the period of effectiveness of the agreement; (2) include the terms of any wage, share, or other compensation arrangement peculiar to the fishery in which the vessel will be engaged during the period of the agreement; (3) in the case of a seaman employed on a vessel that is a catcher processor or fish processing vessel that employs more than 25 crewmembers, include a requirement that each crewmember must be served not less than three meals a day that— (A) total not less than 3,100 calories; and (B) include adequate water and minerals under the United States Recommended Daily Allowances; and (4) include other agreed terms.