1. Vessel-Related Charges (Safety-Critical)
– Tonnage Dues: JPY 15-25 per GT (certified by Japan Ministry of Transport Ordinance No.56)
– Port Dues: JPY 10,000 (min) to 50,000 (max) per call (Uwajima Port Rule §3-2)
– Pilotage (Shifting): JPY 20,000 (day) – 80,000 (night) per movement (JPHA Standard Tariff)
– Towage: JPY 150,000 (1,000HP) – 400,000 (3,000HP) per operation (Safety requirement: 2 tugs for >20,000DWT)
– Berthage: JPY 5,000 (S.Wharf) – 20,000 (Main Pier) per hour (Free first 2hrs for cargo ops)
– Mooring/Unmooring: JPY 30,000 (manual) – 100,000 (mechanical) per operation
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (per 2021 JMSA Notice No.112)
– Quarantine: JPY 50,000 (tele-med) – 100,000 (physical) (PHO Ordinance Art.19)
– Clearance: JPY 20,000 (e-process) – 50,000 (manual) (Customs Law Art.34-2)
– Barge Hire: JPY 200,000 (300T) – 500,000 (500T) per day (MOL Safety Standard)
– Hold Cleaning: JPY 300,000 (basic) – 800,000 (grain cert) (JIS F0401 compliant)
– Oil Boom: JPY 50,000 (static) – 150,000 (dynamic) per day (Mandatory for tankers per ISGOTT)
– Anchorage Fee: JPY 10,000 (inner) – 30,000 (outer) per day (Port Regulation §5-4)
2. Mandatory Service Charges (SOLAS Compliant)
– Garbage Fee: JPY 10,000 (MARPOL Cat.1) – 30,000 (Cat.5) per disposal
– On/Off Hire Survey: JPY 200,000 (class) – 500,000 (full) (ICS/ISF Standard)
– Fumigation: JPY 500,000 (basic) – 1,200,000 (phytosanitary) (72hr notice required)
– Launch Service: JPY 5,000 (day) – 15,000 (night) per trip (Lifeboat drills extra)
– Fire Service: JPY 50,000 (standby) – 200,000 (active) per hour (SOLAS Ch.II-2)
– ISPS Charge: JPY 30,000 (L1) – 100,000 (L2) (ISPS Code Part A)
– Fresh Water: JPY 300 (non-potable) – 500 (potable) per ton (WHO standards)
– Bunkering: Spot price + JPY 5,000 (pipeline) – 20,000 (barge) service fee
– Shore Power: JPY 10,000 (connection) + JPY 30,000 (usage) (IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1)
– Sludge Disposal: JPY 50,000 (min) – 200,000 (max) (IORPP Certificate required)
– Agency Fee: 0.1% (min JPY 150,000) – 0.3% of disbursement (JSA Standard)
– Stevedoring: JPY 2,000 (bulk) – 5,000 (breakbulk) per man-hour (ILO Convention 152)
– Ship Chandler: JPY 50,000 service + provisions cost (HACCP compliance)
– Underwater Inspection: JPY 300,000 (visual) – 1,000,000 (NDT) (Class approval)
3. Crew Welfare & Operational Expenses
– Crew Changes: JPY 100,000 (local) – 300,000 (int’l) per person (MLC 2006 compliant)
– Postage: Actual cost + 10% service fee (Customs approved)
– Medical Waste: JPY 20,000 (standard) – 50,000 (biohazard) per disposal
– Cash to Master: JPY 10,000 handling + bank charges (FSA regulated)
– Crew Transportation: JPY 5,000 (port) – 50,000 (airport) per vehicle
– Miscellaneous: JPY 50,000 – 200,000 (receipts mandatory)
4. Cargo Handling Charges (IMDG Compliant)
– Cargo Dues: JPY 50 (bulk) – 200 (DG) per ton (Customs Tariff Ch.99)
– Handling: JPY 1,000 (bulk) – 3,000 (project) per ton
– Stowage: JPY 500 (auto) – 1,500 (heavy) per ton
– Trimming: JPY 300 (mech) – 800 (manual) per ton
– Storage: JPY 100 (open) – 500 (covered) per ton/day after 5 free days
– Lighterage: JPY 2,000 (inner) – 6,000 (outer) per ton
– Tallying: JPY 200 (ship) – 500 (shore) per ton
– Warehouse Usage: JPY 50 (general) – 200 (bonded) per m³/day
– Passenger Fees: JPY 500 (ferry) – 2,000 (cruise) per person
– DG Handling: +50% surcharge (IMDG Class 1-9)
5. Emergency & Contingency Charges
– Overtime: 150% (weekday) – 200% (holiday) of base rate
– Emergency Repairs: JPY 50,000 assessment + actuals (Class approval)
– Customs Overtime: JPY 15,000 per officer/hour (min 2hrs)
– Naval Architect: JPY 250,000/day (for structural assessments)
– Pollution Control: JPY 500,000 activation fee + actuals (OPRC Convention)
6. Cost Optimization Strategies
1) Advanced Booking: 10% discount for 72hr pre-arranged services
2) Bunker Planning: Compare with Kochi (30nm NW) spot prices
3) Waste Minimization: Pre-sort garbage to reduce disposal categories
4) Cargo Prep: Certified pre-slung loads reduce handling time
5) Agency Contracts: Annual volume discounts available
6) Off-Peak Ops: 07:00-19:00 standard working hours
7) Doc Verification: Use Tokyo MOU checklist pre-arrival
8) Energy Mgmt: Shore power saves ~JPY 80,000/day vs. gensets
9) Crew Logistics: Align changes with immigration office hours (09:00-17:00)
10) Contingency: Reserve 15% for weather/operational delays
Safety Notice
– All tankers must submit SOPEP 24hr pre-arrival
– Gangway watches mandatory during cargo ops
– Hot work requires Port Captain approval
– Night navigation restricted to vessels <200m LOA
– Typhoon contingency plans must be filed June-November
