. "Directions relative to a vessel are given as Forward or Fore when referring to the direction toward the bow or front of the vessel, and After or aft when referring to the direction toward the stern or back of the vessel."@en . "Directions relative to a vessel are given as Forward or Fore when referring to the direction toward the bow or front of the vessel, and After or aft when referring to the direction toward the stern or back of the vessel."@en . "Fore and Aft"@en .