# starboard

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Mariners, pilots, and port dispatchers use starboard to unambiguously identify the right side of a vessel when facing forward – the counterpart being port (left).

Mariners, pilots, and port dispatchers use starboard to unambiguously identify the right side of a vessel when facing forward – the counterpart being port (left). This distinction is non-negotiable in maritime operations: errors during cargo handling, mooring commands, or collision-avoidance manoeuvres can have serious consequences. Starboard is internationally standardised across nautical regulations, navigational charts, and port bylaws. A widely used memory aid: the starboard navigation light is green, the port light red.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starboard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starboard)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | starboard |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 72 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starboard |

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