((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 , or an alternate tonnage measured under as prescribed by the Secretary under ; and
((2)) on a voyage from a port in the United States.
((b)) The agreement shall—
((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 shall 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 in accordance with the United States Recommended Daily Allowances; and
((4)) include other agreed terms.