The government of the British colony that occupies the Malvina Islands officially announced the awarding and signing of the contract for the new multimodal port. This was reported by various media outlets, including the Spanish newspaper Faro de Vigo .

The choice fell on the Dutch company Damen Civil and Modular Construction BV , putting an end to a controversial bidding process and leaving aside the British companies that had been shortlisted or previously negotiated, such as Keynvor MorLift Ltd (KLM) and, notably, the historic Harland & Wolff shipyard (builder of the Titanic ).

Damen will be tasked with designing and building the new pier, as well as dismantling and removing the old FIPASS (Malvina Interim Port and Storage System), the temporary floating structure that exceeded four decades of use. Meanwhile, RSK will handle the land-based facilities and the construction of the new access road.

The project will have an initial cost exceeding 109 million pounds, approximately 125 million euros at the current exchange rate, equivalent to 145.52 million dollars. The facility, which will be similar to the existing one in that it will consist of enormous steel barges, will have a total of 400 meters of mooring space and an improved operational area, reports Faro de Vigo.

An illegal consolidation for another 50 years

The main technical detail that underscores the intention of colonial perpetuity is the lifespan of the new dock: 50 years . The design will consist of four large, 90-meter barges, similar to the current structure, but with features adapted to the site.

This unilateral decision by the United Kingdom represents a direct challenge to the international community. United Nations (UN) resolutions repeatedly urge Argentina and the United Kingdom to resume sovereignty negotiations and explicitly recommend refraining from unilaterally altering the disputed territory. An infrastructure project of this magnitude, with a half-century projection, is an act of de facto consolidation that seeks to cement the illegitimate British occupation in the long term, without any opposition from the national government, nor from the Tierra del Fuego administration of Governor Gustavo Melella.

The engine of expansionism in the South Atlantic

The chief executive of the illegitimate island government, Andrea Clausen, explained that the new port is a "fundamental factor for future economic growth and development." However, the project far exceeds local logistical needs. It is a strategic pillar encompassing Britain's expansionist objectives in the South Atlantic.

1.     Fishing as a Trojan Horse: The new dock is vital for the expansion of the fishing industry. The Association of Fishing Companies (FIFCA) celebrated the signing, noting that it will allow for "increased operational capacity" and improved logistics. This guarantees the continued presence and total British control over the fishing grounds for squid and other species, which are primarily exploited illegally by fleets like the Galician one.

2.     Multimodal Logistics Platform: The expanded structure is designed to meet the needs of hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation in the basin, as well as to enhance the UK's Antarctic presence , facilitating scientific research on the white continent.

3.     Military Reinforcement: The "multimodal" nature of the port necessarily includes the capacity to service British defense vessels. The port, financed in part with advice from Rothschild banking, is not only an economic asset but also a key component in London's military deployment in the South Atlantic, reinforcing the Mount Pleasant base and the surveillance of the region.

External financing, obtained through Rothschild Bank and with contributions from L&G and Aberdeen Group PLC (for more than $194 million), ensures the execution of the project.