The Marina

3. Docking Structures

Fixed Pontoons (or Quays)

These structures are attached to the seabed and do not move. They provide a stable place for boats to be moored. Fixed pontoons are usually made of concrete or stone and are found in areas with little tidal movement, such as the Mediterranean Sea.

Floating Pontoons

These are platforms that float on the water but are secured to the seabed. Unlike fixed pontoons, floating pontoons rise and fall with the tide, making them more suitable for areas with large changes in water levels.

Each type of docking structure has advantages. Fixed pontoons are very stable, while floating pontoons are more flexible in areas where the water level changes frequently. Some marinas have both fixed and floating pontoons, depending on their location and conditions.

• Boats are moored at pontoons.
• Some marinas have both fixed and floating pontoons, depending on their location and conditions.
• Floating pontoons rise and fall with the tide.