A dock is a linear structure constructed, typically along a body of water, designed to provide a stable point for the mooring, loading, or unloading of vessels. These structures vary significantly in composition, ranging from fixed pilings driven into the substrate to floating platforms suspended by buoyant materials. Functionally, docks serve as essential interfaces between waterborne transport and land-based infrastructure, facilitating the transfer of cargo, personnel, and goods. Beyond their structural purpose, they play a role in local hydrology by altering near-shore currents and habitats, necessitating consideration of the materials used in their construction to minimize ecological impact.