The base of an oil platform, also known as the jacket, is a massive steel structure that is anchored to the seabed. It provides a stable foundation for the platform deck and all of its equipment. Before being towed out to sea, the jacket is constructed in a shipyard. It is made up of a series of interconnected legs, trusses, and braces. The legs are driven into the seabed to … [Read more...] about This Is What the Base of an Oil Platform Looks Like Before Being Towed Out to Sea