The stern portion of a vessel.
At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane
A boat especially designed for saving the lives of shipwrecked people or people in distress at sea (either launched from the shore with a crew, or else carried on board a larger ship).
An emergency vehicle carried aboard a spaceship.
To rescue; to carry to safety