382.—(1) If a seaman (not being a sea-fishing boy as defined by this Act) or a skipper intends to absent himself from his fishing boat or his duty, he may, when not at sea, give notice of his intention, if a skipper to the owner of the boat or the owner’s agent, and if a seaman either to the owner or to the skipper, not less than forty-eight hours before the time at which he ought to be on board.

(2) When such notice is duly given the skipper or seaman shall not be compelled to go or be brought on board for the purpose of proceeding with the voyage or engagement.