The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras has put out to tender the works to renew part of the systems that allow for the safe berthing of ships in phase B of the Isla Verde Exterior dock. The contract has an estimated value of 2,380,165.29 euros, excluding VAT, while the total tender budget reaches 2.88 million euros, taxes included. Interested companies may submit their bids until October 8, 2026, at 14:00 hours.
The intervention focuses on the final section of the East dock of Isla Verde Exterior, located between bollards 26 and 60. Inspections carried out by the Port Authority have allowed verification of the condition of the fenders that cushion the contact of the ship with the dock, the bollards used to secure the mooring lines, and other components of this port area.
The project continues the work carried out during 2025 in phase A of Isla Verde Exterior, within the TTIA container terminal. The documentation explains that those actions were related to both the condition of the existing systems and the increase in the dimensions and capacity of the ships that use the terminal. This same situation later led to a review of the phase B facilities.
The review has detected 28 fenders in the analyzed section. Of these, 26 show significant deterioration and have reached or exceeded their useful life, according to the report, while the other two are of recent installation and are in good condition. These elements function as large cushions placed at the front of the dock to reduce the impact that occurs during the berthing maneuvers of the ships.
41 bollards have also been reviewed. Nine show damage that necessitates their replacement, while the other 32 can be maintained after carrying out cleaning, repair, and protection work against corrosion caused by exposure to the marine environment.
The works also include the replacement of two access ladders to the sea, the renewal of five inspection covers, and the repair of approximately 165 meters of the edge of the dock that show material loss, cracks, and other damage resulting from use and continued exposure to seawater.
The new berthing installation will incorporate fenders of greater capacity, new bollards designed to support loads of up to 150 tons, and materials specifically intended for use in marine environments. The project also includes treatments against corrosion to prolong the preservation of the elements that will remain in service.
The Port Authority estimates a timeframe of 12 months to complete the works once the work officially begins.