1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: 0.85 KRW/GT for first 10,000 GT, 0.65 KRW/GT thereafter (MOF Ordinance 2023-47, updated 2024)
– Port Dues: 0.3 KRW/GRT for international ships (YPA Tariff No.2024-01, valid until Dec 2024)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: 0.12 KRW/GT (min KRW 1,200,000)
– Shifting: 0.08 KRW/GT (min KRW 800,000)
– (MOF Navigation Safety Act Article 32)
– Towage Fees (2024 updated rates):
– <5,000 GT: KRW 480,000/hour (first 2 hours), KRW 420,000/hour thereafter
– 5,000-20,000 GT: KRW 650,000/hour
– >20,000 GT: KRW 850,000/hour
– (YPA Tariff Supplement 2024-03)
– Berthage Charges:
– General Cargo: KRW 1.3M/day (<200m), KRW 1.95M/day (>200m)
– Tanker Terminal: +15% surcharge
– (YPA Port Tariff Annex 2 Rev.2024)
– Mooring/Unmooring: KRW 180,000 per operation (YPA 2024 tariff)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Korea Coast Guard Notice 2023-7)
– Quarantine Fee: KRW 180,000 (daytime), KRW 250,000 (night/weekend) (KQIA Fee Table 2024)
– Customs Clearance: KRW 220,000 (standard), KRW 400,000 (express) (Customs Act Amendment 2023)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Barge Hire:
– 500T barge: KRW 900,000/day
– 1,000T barge: KRW 1.5M/day
– (YPA Licensed Operator Rate Card 2024)
– Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk: KRW 600,000/hold/day
– Tank cleaning: KRW 1.2M/tank/day
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: KRW 1.4M/day
– Emergency deployment: +30% surcharge
– (YPA Oil Spill Prevention Regulation Chapter 5)
3. Safety & Compliance Fees
– Fire Service:
– Standby: KRW 550,000/hour
– Actual firefighting: KRW 2.5M/hour
– (YPA Fire Dept Regulation 2023-5)
– ISPS Charge: 0.055 KRW/GT (SOLAS Chapter XI-2, YPA Security Circular 2024)
– Waste Management:
– Garbage: KRW 90,000/ton (min 1 ton)
– Oily waste: KRW 150,000/ton
– (MOF Marine Environment Law Enforcement Rule Article 34-2)
4. Cargo Handling Fees
– Container Charges:
– Loading/Discharging: KRW 28,000/TEU (CY), KRW 35,000/FEU
– Reefer plug: KRW 15,000/day
– (YPA Container Terminal Tariff 2024)
– Bulk Cargo:
– Trimming: KRW 400,000/hour (mechanical)
– Sampling: KRW 200,000/lot
– (Korea Bulk Terminal Operators Association Standard)
5. Crew & Support Services
– Crew Change:
– Immigration processing: KRW 120,000/person
– COVID testing: KRW 85,000/test (if required)
– (Korea Immigration Service Port Procedure 2024)
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: KRW 350,000
– Medical waste disposal: KRW 250,000/ton
6. Cost Optimization Strategies
– Green Port Incentives:
– 10% discount on port dues for LNG-fueled vessels
– 5% discount for IMO DCS-compliant ships
– (MOF Green Port Policy 2024-2026)
– Advanced Booking Discounts:
– 15% off towage for ETA confirmation 96h in advance
– Free pilot boat transfer for vessels using YPA e-Navigation system
Regulatory Compliance Notes
– All fees subject to 10% VAT unless exempt under Korea Customs rules
– Night operations (2200-0600) incur 25% surcharge on labor services
– Emergency services require immediate cash deposit per YPA Port Rules Article 17
