Which role is responsible for overseeing the Boats in the water?

The role responsible for overseeing the boats in the water is the Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW). The POOW typically has specific duties that include maintaining logs, monitoring the deck watch, ensuring safety procedures are followed, and overseeing small craft operations. This individual plays a crucial role in the routine operations at sea or docked, ensuring effective communication and coordination between the bridge and other departments. The POOW's proximity and direct responsibility for the water operations make this role essential in supervising boats in the water.

Other roles like the Command Duty Officer (CDO), Executive Officer (XO), and Officer of the Deck (OOD) have significant responsibilities but may not be as directly involved with the day-to-day oversight of boats as the POOW, who is specifically tasked with those duties.