1. Vessel-Related Charges (Safety-Critical Operations)
– Tonnage Dues: JPY 22.5 per GT (Japan Ports Association 2024 tariff, vessels <50,000GT)
– Port Dues: JPY 18,500 base fee + JPY 3.8/GT (Shikama Port Ordinance No.12-2023)
– Pilotage (Shifting):
• Daytime: JPY 28,000 (07:00-19:00)
• Nighttime: JPY 42,000 (+50% surcharge)
• Emergency: JPY 65,000 (after 22:00)
– Towage Fees:
• <5,000HP: JPY 165,000/hour
• 5,000-8,000HP: JPY 240,000/hour
• >8,000HP: JPY 350,000/hour (MOL Safety Standard T-009)
– Berthage Charges:
• General Cargo: JPY 12,500/hour
• Oil Terminal: JPY 15,800/hour (Fire watch required)
– Mooring/Unmooring:
• Lines ≤8: JPY 5,500/operation
• Lines >8: JPY 8,000/operation (OCIMF Mooring Guidelines)
– Light Dues: JPY 4,200 (Annual fee for vessels >100GT)
– Quarantine Fees:
• Standard: JPY 23,000
• High-risk vessels: JPY 47,000 (MHLW Quarantine Act Art.5)
– Customs Clearance:
• Electronic: JPY 14,200
• Manual: JPY 28,500 (Japan Customs Procedure Law)
– Barge Hire:
• 200T: JPY 55,000/day
• 500T: JPY 120,000/day (Including certified operators)
– Hold Cleaning:
• Dry bulk: JPY 32,000/hold
• Food-grade: JPY 48,000/hold (HACCP certification required)
– Trimming Charges:
• Mechanical: JPY 22,000/hour
• Manual: JPY 45,000/hour (ILO Convention 152 compliance)
– Oil Boom Deployment:
• Standard: JPY 110,000
• Emergency: JPY 220,000 (24/7 standby)
2. Environmental & Safety Fees (MARPOL Compliance)
– Garbage Disposal:
• Category 1: JPY 6,800/m³ (Plastics)
• Category 5: JPY 3,200/m³ (Food waste)
– Ship Inspection:
• PSC: JPY 35,000
• Class: JPY 68,000 (RO approval required)
– Fumigation:
• Methyl bromide: JPY 125,000
• Phosphine: JPY 95,000 (AQIS Japan Protocol 12A)
– Launch Service:
• Crew transfer: JPY 12,500/trip
• Surveyors: JPY 18,000/trip (SOLAS Ch.V/19 compliance)
– Fire Service:
• Standby: JPY 55,000/hour
• Active: JPY 220,000/hour (NFPA 307 standard)
– ISPS Fees:
• Level 1: JPY 22,000
• Level 2: JPY 44,000 (ISPS Code Part A/4.19)
– Ballast Water Treatment:
• UV system: JPY 85,000
• Chemical: JPY 120,000 (IMO D-2 standard)
– CO2 Emission Levy: JPY 175/ton (From Jan 2024, METI Notice 2023-45)
3. Utility Services (Operational Essentials)
– Fresh Water Supply:
• Potable: JPY 225/ton
• Technical: JPY 180/ton (JIS K 0101 standard)
– Bunkering Service:
• LSFO: Market +7%
• MGO: Market +9% (ISO 8217:2017)
– Shore Power:
• 440V: JPY 16,500/connection
• 6.6kV: JPY 28,000/connection (IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1)
– Sludge Removal:
• Bilge: JPY 35,000/m³
• Tank cleaning: JPY 95,000/m³
– Waste Oil Disposal:
• Lube oil: JPY 52,000/m³
• Slops: JPY 78,000/m³
– Lube Oil Supply:
• SAE 30: JPY 850/liter
• TBN 40: JPY 1,250/liter
– Chemical Waste Handling:
• Class 8: JPY 225,000
• Class 9: JPY 180,000 (IMDG Code)
4. Agency & Crew Services
– Ship Agency Fee:
• Minimum: JPY 85,000
• 0.25% of disbursements (JSA Scale 2024)
– Tally Charges:
• Bulk: JPY 5,800/hour
• Breakbulk: JPY 7,200/hour
– Crew Expenses:
• Medical: JPY 12,000/visit
• Repatriation: JPY 250,000 (MLIT Crew Welfare Directive)
– Communication Costs:
• VHF: JPY 1,200/day
• Satellite: JPY 28,000/day (Inmarsat C)
– Port Clearance Certificates:
• Departure: JPY 7,500
• Arrival: JPY 7,500
– Crew Change Handling:
• Normal: JPY 58,000
• Emergency: JPY 115,000
5. Cargo Operations (ISO Standards)
– Cargo Dues:
• Dry bulk: JPY 55/ton
• Containers: JPY 180/TEU
– Stevedoring:
• General: JPY 1,050/ton
• Heavy lift: JPY 3,800/ton (Lifting Plan required)
– Storage:
• Open: JPY 120/ton/day
• Covered: JPY 380/ton/day
– Refrigerated Cargo:
• Monitoring: JPY 2,800/day
• Rehandling: JPY 4,500/hour
6. Passenger Vessel Charges
– Cruise Terminal Fee:
• <500 pax: JPY 1,550/pax
• >500 pax: JPY 1,250/pax
– Passenger Security:
• Screening: JPY 850/pax
• Luggage: JPY 350/piece
7. Cost Optimization Protocol
– Advanced bunker planning saves 5-7% (via MOL bunker desk)
– Electronic submission reduces clearance time by 4 hours
– Groupage discounts available for >3 vessels same operator
– Night navigation requires 48h notice for pilot discount
Regulatory Compliance
– All fees comply with:
• IMO Resolution A.1153(32)
• Japan Port Law Article 37
• ISPS Code Part B/4.23
• Tokyo MOU PSC Manual
Safety Notice
– Mandatory PPE for all shore personnel (ANSI/ISEA 107-2020)
– Hot work permits require gas-free certificate
– Emergency contacts displayed at all berths (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1578)
