en.Wedoany.com Reported - Argentina's National Port and Shipping Management Authority (Anpyn) has received five bids during the public tender process for the replacement of the fender system at the Port of Ushuaia (Puerto de Ushuaia), with construction expected to commence within the coming weeks.
This project is part of a structural engineering plan for the modernization of port infrastructure. The tender involves the removal of existing equipment, as well as the supply, installation, and calibration of 75 new fenders. These fenders are critical components for ensuring the safe berthing of commercial vessels and cruise ships. The bid also includes the repair of concrete beams and pile caps in the berthing front area to support mooring operations.
To ensure operational continuity, the construction schedule will avoid the simultaneous removal of adjacent fenders, maintaining berthing capacity at all times. This arrangement guarantees that the replacement work will not affect terminal operations, allowing the next cruise season to proceed normally. The project is funded by the port's self-generated operating income, derived from efficient resource utilization, with a workforce comprising only 10% of the personnel previously employed by the former port management authority.
The fender replacement is part of the port's comprehensive engineering plan, with the next step involving the full repair and upgrade of critical terminal service systems. This includes the modernization of the electrical grid and water supply systems. The plan also encompasses a complete restoration of berths 1, 2, 3, and 5 at the terminal: rebuilding and encasing pile foundations to address physical wear, restoring structural load-bearing capacity, and ensuring optimal safety conditions for commercial vessel mooring during the cruise season.
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