Literally, the steering side of a vessel (9)

I believe the answer is:

starboard

(Other definitions for starboard that I've seen before include "One side of a ship" , "Literally, the steering side of a vessel" , "Opposite of port" , "right to 14 [YACHTS]" , "Ship's right side" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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