1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– <10,000 GT: KRW 180/GT – 10,001-30,000 GT: KRW 150/GT – >30,000 GT: KRW 120/GT
– (Source: MOF Ordinance No. 2023-1128, Article 5)
– Port Dues:
– Commercial vessels: 0.85% of GT per day
– Fishing vessels: 50% discount
– Minimum charge: KRW 500,000/day
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
– Daytime (0600-1800):
– <100m LOA: KRW 480,000 – 100-200m: KRW 720,000 – >200m: KRW 1,050,000
– Night/Overtime: +40%
– Cancellation fee: 50% if <12hr notice – Tugboat: – Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >150m
– Standard rates:
– <2,000 HP: KRW 420,000/hr – 2,000-4,000 HP: KRW 650,000/hr – >4,000 HP: KRW 900,000/hr
– Berthage:
– Container berths: KRW 15,000/LOA meter/day
– Bulk berths: KRW 12,000/LOA meter/day
– First 4 hours free for quick turnaround
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Gangway operations included
– Additional lines: KRW 50,000/line
– Quarantine:
– Free for vessels with valid Ship Sanitation Certificate
– Full inspection: KRW 750,000 (if required)
– Customs:
– Electronic clearance: KRW 150,000
– Manual processing: +KRW 300,000
2. Safety & Environmental Services
– Oil Boom:
– Mandatory for tankers and bunkering ops
– Deployment: KRW 10,000/meter (min 100m)
– Emergency response team standby: KRW 2.5M/day
– Fire Service:
– Level 1 standby (basic): KRW 400,000/hr
– Level 2 (chemical fires): KRW 1.8M/hr
– Waste Management:
– Solid waste: KRW 150,000/cbm (min 0.5cbm)
– Oily waste: KRW 300,000/cbm
– Sludge: KRW 250,000/cbm
– Fresh Water:
– Potable water testing: KRW 75,000/sample
– Barge delivery: Min 50T order
3. Cargo Operations
– Container Handling:
– Full containers: KRW 28,000/TEU
– Empty: 60% of full rate
– Reefer plugs: KRW 15,000/day
– Bulk Cargo:
– Loading/unloading: KRW 1,800/ton
– Trim requirement: <1:50 gradient
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1 explosives: +300% surcharge
– IMDG cargo: +150%
– Storage:
– Container yard: KRW 1,000/TEU/day after 5 free days
– Covered warehouse: KRW 1,800/ton/day
4. Crew Services
– Medical:
– Port clinic visit: KRW 120,000/crew
– Emergency evacuation: KRW 5M deposit required
– Shore Pass:
– Processing fee: KRW 80,000/pass
– Validity: 72 hours
– Crew Change:
– Immigration processing: KRW 350,000/person
– COVID testing: KRW 85,000/test (if required)
5. Operational Notes
– All fees subject to 10% VAT unless exempt
– Disputes must be filed within 7 days
– Night operations (2200-0600): +35% surcharge
– Force majeure events may incur additional security fees




