1. VESSEL-RELATED CHARGES
– Tonnage Dues: KRW 150–300 per GT (varies by vessel type; source: KPA Tariff 2024).
– Port Dues: KRW 200,000–1M per call (based on GT; min. fee for vessels <1,000 GT).
– Pilotage (Shifting):
– Entrance/Exit: KRW 0.4 per GT (min. KRW 500,000).
– Shifting: KRW 0.3 per GT (min. KRW 300,000).
– Towage:
– Harbor tugs: KRW 1.8M–3.5M/hour (2,000–6,000 HP).
– Offshore tugs: KRW 4M+/hour (emergency operations).
– Berth Hire:
– Commercial berths: KRW 50,000–300,000/day (LOA-based).
– Naval base berths: KRW 100,000–500,000/day (special approval required).
– Mooring/Unmooring: KRW 200,000 per operation (4–6 lines).
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (no separate charge).
– Quarantine Fee: KRW 250,000 (mandatory for foreign vessels; waived with valid sanitation cert).
– Clearance Fee: KRW 100,000 (document processing).
– Barge Hire: KRW 800,000–1.2M/day (500–1,500 DWT).
– Hold Cleaning: KRW 300,000–500,000 per hold (grain/coal residues).
– Trimming: KRW 250,000/hour (bulk carriers; min. 4 hours).
– Oil Boom: KRW 1.2M deployment + KRW 200,000/hour standby (mandatory for tankers).
2. ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY FEES
– Garbage Fee: KRW 80,000–200,000 (scaled by volume; MARPOL compliance required).
– Inspection Fee (Delivery/Redelivery): KRW 600,000 (includes class society coordination).
– Fumigation: KRW 3–6M (agricultural cargo; KQCA-certified providers only).
– Launch Service: KRW 120,000/trip (crew transfer).
– Fire Service:
– Standby: KRW 350,000/hour (min. 2 hours).
– Emergency response: KRW 1M+/incident.
– ISPS Fee: KRW 250,000 (audit included).
3. SHIP SERVICE CHARGES
– Fresh Water: KRW 4,000/ton (potable; KRW 3,000/ton non-potable).
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + KRW 60,000/ton service fee.
– MGO: Market price + KRW 80,000/ton.
– Shore Power: KRW 1,200/kWh (440V/60Hz; min. 8-hour contract).
– Waste Reception:
– Solid waste: KRW 150,000–400,000 (per 1CBM).
– Sludge: KRW 800,000/ton (incineration).
4. AGENCY & MISC. FEES
– Ship Agency Fee: KRW 1.5–3M (full service; includes customs/immigration).
– Stevedoring: KRW 15,000–25,000/man-hour (union rates).
– Crew Expenses:
– Visa processing: KRW 100,000/person.
– Medical inspection: KRW 150,000/person.
– Postage/Telecom: Actual cost + 15% service fee (DHL/FedEx available).
5. CARGO-RELATED CHARGES
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: KRW 800–2,000/ton.
– Containers: KRW 20,000–50,000/TEU.
– Handling:
– Bulk: KRW 25,000–60,000/ton (mechanical).
– Breakbulk: KRW 40,000–80,000/ton (manual).
– Storage:
– Free period: 5 days.
– Thereafter: KRW 8,000–20,000/ton/day.
– Lighterage: KRW 1.5–2.5M/trip (within 5nm).
– Tallying: KRW 15,000–35,000/ton (independent surveyor).
6. PASSENGER & TOURISM FEES
– Cruise Ship Berthing: KRW 500,000–2M/day (based on LOA).
– Passenger Tax: KRW 5,000/person (embarkation/disembarkation).
7. COST CONTROL & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
– Negotiation: Bulk discounts available for repeat operators (min. 5 calls/year).
– Safety:
– Mandatory pre-arrival declaration of hazardous materials (KRW 500,000 penalty for non-compliance).
– Night operations surcharge: +20% (2200–0600).
– Legal Compliance: All fees align with Korea’s Port Act (Article 32) and IMO resolutions.
