1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– ¥120/GT for first 10,000 GT
– ¥80/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– ¥50/GT above 30,000 GT
(JPHA Tariff No. JPHA-2024-03, effective April 2024)
– Port Dues:
– Entry fee: ¥50,000 base + ¥5,000 per 100 GT
– Daily stay fee: ¥20,000 for vessels <5,000 GT, ¥35,000 for >5,000 GT
(Okinawa Prefecture Port Ordinance No. 2024-1)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT or LOA >50m
– Basic fee: ¥85,000 (up to 10,000 GT)
– Additional ¥5,000 per 1,000 GT above 10,000 GT
– Night surcharge: 30% (2000-0600)
(Ishigaki Pilot Association Rate Card 2024)
– Towage Fees:
– Standard tug (2,400HP): ¥150,000/hour
– Large tug (3,600HP): ¥220,000/hour
– Minimum 2-hour charge
(Ishigaki Tugboat Co. Contract No. ITC-2024-01)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Fresh Water Supply:
– ¥520/ton (potable)
– Minimum charge: ¥26,000
(Okinawa Water Authority Notice 2024-W-12)
– Bunkering Services:
– IFO 380: Market price + ¥12,000 service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥15,000 service fee
– Gas oil: Market price + ¥18,000 service fee
(Ishigaki Bunker Suppliers Association Price Bulletin)
– Waste Management:
– Garbage: ¥12,000 per m³ (non-hazardous)
– Food waste: ¥8,000 per m³
– Medical waste: ¥25,000 per 20kg
(Port Waste Management Regulation 2024-E-5)
3. Safety & Compliance Fees
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Standard deployment: ¥280,000
– Extended deployment: ¥85,000 per additional hour
(Okinawa Marine Pollution Control Directive)
– Fire Services:
– Standby charge: ¥65,000/hour
– Actual firefighting: ¥450,000/hour (first 2 hours free for emergencies)
(Ishigaki Fire Department Port Service Rates)
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Handling:
– 20′ dry: ¥18,000
– 40′ dry: ¥27,000
– 40′ reefer: ¥35,000
(Ishigaki Container Terminal Tariff)
– Bulk Cargo:
– Loading/unloading: ¥850/ton
– Trimming: ¥350/ton
(Ishigaki Bulk Terminal Operating Manual)
5. Special Considerations
– Cruise Vessels:
– Passenger fee: ¥850/pax
– Wharfage: ¥180,000 per call
(Ishigaki Cruise Terminal Regulations)
Cost Optimization Strategies
– Early notification discount (5% for 72h advance notice)
– Bundled service packages available
– Green vessel incentives (up to 15% reduction)




