Key:seamark:pile:category

Classification of piles driven into the earth as a foundation or support for a structure.

If the stake is used to moor a ship, use seamark:type=mooring + seamark:mooring:category=pile

How to map

Set a node at the pile and add

• seamark:type=pile
• seamark:pile:category=use the values from the table below

Values

Category	seamark:pile:category	Definition
Stake	stake	An elongated wood or metal pole embedded in the bottom to serve as a marker or support.
Post	post	A vertical piece of timber, metal or concrete forced into the earth or sea bed.
Tripodal	tripodal	A single structure comprising 3 or more piles held together (sections of heavy timber, steel or concrete), and forced into the earth or sea bed.

See also

• seamark:mooring:category=* - For objects to which ships can be moored
• seamark:anchor_berth:category=* - A designated area of water where a single vessel, sea plane, etc., may anchor.
• seamark:anchorage:category=* - An area in which vessels anchor