Yes - the starboard side is the right-hand side of the ship when facing forwards. In modern ships, either side of the ship can be against the wharf. The origin of the term 'starboard' comes from the ancient term 'steerboard', a large 'paddle' that was used to steer the ship. It was at the rear of the ship on the right-hand side (as you faced forward). By necessity, the other side of the ship was always against the wharf, therefore it became the 'port side'. Too much information ......