On a small boat, all officers are normally saluted upon arrival and departure by who?

On a small boat, the coxswain is responsible for saluting all officers upon their arrival and departure. This is due to the coxswain's position as the individual in charge of the boat, who oversees both its operation and the crew. The coxswain ensures that proper naval customs and courtesies are observed, including rendering honors to officers. This procedure maintains the chain of command and reinforces the respect due to the rank and position of the officers.

In this context, the crew may also be involved in saluting, but it is specifically the coxswain who is tasked with this duty as the designated leader on the small boat. Other positions, such as the commanding officer, would not typically perform this action for their own arrival and departure, as they may receive salutes from the coxswain and crew instead. Similarly, while all enlisted personnel may salute officers in different contexts, the responsibility of saluting upon arrival and departure on a small boat falls primarily to the coxswain.