Bow
From Openwaterpedia
noun - Bow is at, near, or toward the front of a boat,
As opposed to the stern (rear part of a boat), starboard (side of a ship that is on the right when one is facing forward), Port (side of the ship that is on the left when one is facing forward), Bow (front part of a boat).
Usage
The swimmer was being fed on the aft of the escort boat.