Large draft requirement for modern container ships and tankers has resulted in
increased requirement for offshore berthing. Pile supported skirt breakwater is a
promising concept for such a facility. Contrary to the conventional types of breakwaters,
this is environment friendly and economical in regions, where, tidal fluctuations are large
and soil conditions are poor. The basic concept of pile supported breakwater is to serve
an impervious barrier near the free surface, where, water particle movements are more,
while leaving the lower region unobstructed.