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Originally posted by DuggaBoye:
Well it's been 40+ years-
but as I recall:

You approached up the walkway (gangway,etc)
came to attention facing the US Flag (usually aft)
saluted, turn to the OOD, saluted ,
stated " Ensign Smith, requesting permission to come aboard , Sir"(Sir if they out ranked you)
If you home ship, typically were welcomed aboard without much else.
You reversed the above procedure for departure.

If it was a new assignment questions were further asked,orders, etc.

If you were visiting another ship, you did the above and stated your reason (business),
Usually a few more questions were dealt with.

If crossing gang berthed or "nested" ships; you typically did not need to request to depart , only to board.

if the US flag were not flying (rare occurrence)
You would only address the OOD .

PM me if that did not help.