Floating dock (jetty)
Type of dock supported by pontoons / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Floating pier" redirects here. For the site-specific work of art, see The Floating Piers.
A floating dock, floating pier or floating jetty is a platform or ramp supported by pontoons. It is usually joined to the shore with a gangway. The pier is usually held in place by vertical poles referred to as pilings, which are embedded in the seafloor or by anchored cables.[1] Frequently used in marinas, this type of pier maintains a fixed vertical relationship to watercraft secured to it, independent of tidal, river or lake elevation. The angle of the gangway varies with the water level.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2023) |