The aft of a ship is the rear part of the vessel, meaning the area toward the stern. It’s the opposite of the bow or forward section at the front.

Quick Scoop

  • Aft = toward the back of the ship.
  • Stern = the actual rear end of the ship.
  • You might hear phrases like “aft deck” or “move aft,” which mean a location or movement toward the back.

If you want, I can also explain aft vs stern vs forward in one simple diagram.