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Ships strictly utilize port and starboard terminology
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Using 'left' and 'right' at sea is mathematically disastrous because directional relativity completely depends on which way a sailor is facing. To eliminate lethal miscommunications, maritime terminology permanently locks directions to the vessel itself. Port is rigidly the left side looking forward, aggressively ensuring that panicked steering orders aren't subject to debate.
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