BusinessSeptember 2, 2026

portside

PORT-side

Definition

The left side of a ship or boat when facing forward.

Etymology

Derived from the nautical term 'port' (left side), which replaced the older 'larboard' to avoid confusion with 'starboard' during shouted commands. It combines 'port' with 'side' to clearly denote the directional orientation on a vessel.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify the specific locations of the U-shaped seating area and the dinette, helping the reader visualize the layout of the boat's interior and flybridge.

Beneteau unveils the new Swift Trawler 43: the evolution of the modern passagemaker

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