Aft vs. Starboard — What's the Difference?

"Aft", in nautical terminology, is an adjective or adverb meaning 'towards the stern (rear) of the ship', when the frame of reference is within the ship, headed at the fore. For example, "Able Seaman Smith; lie aft!" or "What's happening aft?".

The side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when one is facing forward

At, in, toward, or close to the stern of a vessel or the rear of an aircraft or spacecraft.

Turn (a ship or its helm) to starboard

(nautical) The stern portion of a vessel.

The right-hand side of a ship or aircraft as one faces forward.

: the time of day from noon until early evening.

On the right-hand side as one faces forward.

(nautical) At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).

To or toward the right-hand side as one faces forward.

Located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane

The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

Near or towards the stern of a vessel; astern; abaft.

(nautical) One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.

(nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail

To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.

At or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane;

That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; - opposed to larboard, or port.

Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard shrouds; starboard quarter; starboard tack.

To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.

The right side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose

Turn to the right, of helms or rudders

Located on the right side of a ship or aircraft