46 U.S.C. § 11111

Limit on amount recoverable on voyage

When a seaman is on a voyage on which a written agreement is required under this part, not more than $1 is recoverable from the seaman by a person for a debt incurred by the seaman during the voyage for which the seaman is signed on until the voyage is ended.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 581 .)