They're often called 'dolphins'
I believe a mooring post is called a bitt. According to Wiktionary the word is always plural! I posted a definition for Bitts from Wiktionary!!
A bitt is a post mounted on a ship's bow for fastening cables and ropes.
A "butt" is the term for a cylindrical post on a dock, used for mooring ships. The circumference is typically about 16 inches.
In Cathy Song's poem "Mooring," the speaker reflects on the passage of time and the impact of memory. The poem uses the image of a mooring post to symbolize stability and connection to the past. Through vivid imagery and introspective language, Song explores themes of change, loss, and the desire for continuity in the face of uncertainty.
The simile in the poem "Mooring" is "the way a stationary ship is tethered to a post." The metaphor is "an invisible thread ties my heart to the memory of home."
A bollard is a short, vertical post, usually made of wood, steel or concrete. The are used for mooring ships as well as traffic protection devices.
Don Post's birth name is Post, Donald.
This would depend greatly on the size of the vessel.
Dickie Post's birth name is Richard Marvin Post.
Markie Post's birth name is Marjorie Armstrong Post.
Rollin Post's birth name is Rollin Kirby Post.
Marion Post Wolcott's birth name is Marion Post.