46 U.S.C. § 11110

Seamen’s clothing

The clothing of a seaman is exempt from attachments and liens. A person detaining a seaman’s clothing shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 580 .)