Port Disbursement Guide of Nakanoseki Port, Japan (Comprehensive Edition)
1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: Calculated at ¥3.20 per GT for vessels under 10,000 GT, ¥2.80 per GT for 10,000-30,000 GT, and ¥2.40 per GT above 30,000 GT (Nakanoseki Port Authority Tariff 2023).
– Port Dues: ¥0.80 per GT for first 24 hours, then ¥0.40 per GT per subsequent day (MLIT Ordinance No. 28).
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: ¥45,000 for vessels up to 200m LOA
– Additional ¥220 per meter beyond 200m
– Shifting pilotage: 60% of basic fee
– Tugboat Fees:
– Standard tug (2,400HP): ¥85,000 per hour
– High-power tug (4,000HP): ¥120,000 per hour
– Minimum 2-hour charge applies
– Berthage Fees:
– Commercial berth: ¥12,000 per 24 hours for vessels up to 150m
– Container berth: ¥15,000 per 24 hours
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥8,500 per operation (bow/stern counted separately)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (0.15% of total port charges)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: ¥32,000
– Extended inspection: ¥58,000 (Japan Quarantine Act)
– Clearance Fees: ¥25,000 per declaration (Customs Law Article 14-2)
– Barge Hire:
– 500T barge: ¥65,000 per day
– 1,000T barge: ¥95,000 per day
– Hatches Opening/Closing: ¥3,200 per hatch (standard size)
– Trimming Fees: ¥850 per man-hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Oil Boom Deployment: ¥42,000 per 100m (mandatory for oil tankers)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥5,200 per m³
– Operational waste: ¥6,800 per m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥12,500 per m³ (MARPOL compliant)
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Class surveyor: ¥85,000 per day
– Commercial surveyor: ¥65,000 per day
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: ¥280,000
– Cargo holds only: ¥75,000 per hold
– Launch Service:
– Personnel transfer: ¥8,500 per trip
– Supply transport: ¥12,000 per trip
– Firefighting Standby:
– Basic standby: ¥45,000 per hour
– Active monitoring: ¥75,000 per hour
– ISPS Charge: ¥15,000 per vessel call (ISPS Code compliance)
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Supply fee: ¥3,500 per ton
– Service charge: ¥8,000 per connection
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + ¥1,200 per ton service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥1,500 per ton service fee
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: ¥25,000
– Usage: ¥85 per kWh
– Sludge Disposal:
– Bilge water: ¥18,500 per m³
– Sludge oil: ¥22,000 per m³
– Ship Agency Fees:
– Standard: 1.2% of total disbursements
– Minimum fee: ¥150,000
– Tallying Services:
– Bulk cargo: ¥0.80 per ton
– General cargo: ¥1.20 per package
3. Crew & Miscellaneous
– Crew Expenses:
– Shore passes: ¥3,500 per person
– Medical inspection: ¥12,000 per person (if required)
– Post/Telecom:
– Urgent mail handling: ¥5,000 per item
– Satellite phone access: ¥650 per minute
– Sundries:
– Document processing: ¥3,000 per filing
– Emergency services: Actual cost + 15% admin fee
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: ¥45 per ton
– Containers: ¥320 per TEU
– Bulk liquids: ¥38 per ton
– Handling Charges:
– General cargo: ¥850 per ton
– Containers: ¥1,200 per TEU
– Bulk cargo: ¥650 per ton
– Stowage/Trimming:
– Bulk cargo: ¥420 per man-hour
– Project cargo: ¥950 per man-hour
– Storage:
– Covered warehouse: ¥850 per m²/week
– Open yard: ¥450 per m²/week
– Lighterage:
– Standard barge: ¥65,000 per day
– Specialized barge: ¥95,000 per day
– Tallying:
– Bulk cargo: ¥0.80 per ton
– Breakbulk: ¥1.20 per package
– Warehouse/Yard Usage:
– First 3 days free, then ¥550 per m²/day
– Domestic Passenger Fees:
– Vessels under 5,000 GT: ¥25 per passenger
– Vessels over 5,000 GT: ¥35 per passenger
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Overtime Labor:
– Weekdays: +25% normal rate
– Holidays: +50% normal rate
– Special Permits:
– Dangerous goods: ¥85,000 per permit
– Oversized cargo: ¥65,000 per permit
– Weather Delays:
– Berth occupancy: 50% of normal rate after 48 hours
– Emergency Services:
– Medical evacuation: Actual cost + 20% admin fee
– Technical assistance: ¥12,500 per man-hour
6. Cost Control Strategies
– Submit ETA 72 hours in advance for berth priority
– Consolidate waste disposal operations
– Pre-arrange bunkering through agents
– Verify all measurement certificates
– Negotiate package deals for multiple services
– Use electronic clearance to reduce paperwork time
– Monitor free storage periods carefully
7.Safety Provisions
– Mandatory safety equipment for hazardous operations
– 24/7 port control emergency contact
– Trained hazardous material handlers available
– Regular port state control inspections
– Certified waste disposal contractors
