Towards the rear of the ship (6)

I believe the answer is:

astern

(Other definitions for astern that I've seen before include "Behind (naut.)" , "back for sailors" , "Nautically behind" , "Abaft" , "Behind (a boat)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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