(a) Before proceeding on a voyage, the owner, charterer, or managing operator, or a representative thereof, including the master or individual in charge, of a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel shall 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
(a) When an offense listed in section 11501 of this title is committed, an entry shall be made in the vessel's official logbook- (1) on the day of the offense; (2) stating the details; (3) signed by the master; and (4) signed by the chief mate or another seaman. (b) Before arrival in port if the offense was committed at sea, or before departure if the offense was committed in port and the offender is still on the vessel- (1) the entry shall be read to the offender; (2) the offender shall be given