1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: JPY 12-18/GT based on vessel type (Mie Port Regulation Article 24-3)
– Port Dues:
– Basic fee: JPY 0.38/GT for cargo ships <10,000 GT – Additional JPY 0.12/GT for vessels >20,000 GT
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT (Japan Coast Guard Order No.25)
– Standard fee: JPY 45,000-75,000 based on LOA (100-200m range)
– Towage:
– Standard tug: JPY 185,000/hour (3200 BHP)
– Large tug: JPY 240,000/hour (5000 BHP)
– Berthage:
– General cargo berth: JPY 8,500-12,000/day by LOA
– Container berth: +15% surcharge
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– JPY 18,000/line (first 4 lines)
– JPY 15,000/line (additional lines)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: JPY 28,500
– Overtime (after 1700hrs): +50% surcharge
– Customs Clearance:
– Standard processing: JPY 14,800
– Express service: JPY 22,000 (processed within 2 hours)
– Barge Hire:
– 300T capacity: JPY 145,000/day
– 500T capacity: JPY 180,000/day
– Cargo Operations:
– Hold opening: JPY 4,800/hold
– Hold cleaning: JPY 12,000/hold (basic cleaning)
– Oil Boom:
– Deployment: JPY 95,000 first day
– Daily maintenance: JPY 35,000/day
2. Service Charges
– Waste Management:
– Food waste: JPY 4,200/ton
– Operational waste: JPY 5,500/ton
– Hazardous waste: JPY 8,800/ton
– Surveys:
– On-hire survey: JPY 195,000 (standard)
– Off-hire survey: JPY 210,000 (includes tank inspection)
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: JPY 475,000
– Cargo holds only: JPY 320,000
– Port Security:
– ISPS basic fee: JPY 19,500
– Additional security: JPY 8,000/hour
– Utilities:
– Fresh water: JPY 280/ton (minimum 50T)
– Shore power:
– Connection fee: JPY 48,000
– Consumption: JPY 35/kWh
– Sludge Disposal:
– Bilge water: JPY 78,000/ton
– Sludge oil: JPY 82,000/ton
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.048% of total disbursement
– Minimum fee: JPY 150,000
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Immigration:
– Crew list processing: JPY 9,800
– Shore pass: JPY 3,200/person
– Medical:
– Routine inspection: JPY 14,200/crew
– Emergency services: Actual hospital costs +15% admin fee
– Communications:
– Postage (standard): JPY 850/item
– Ship-to-shore calls: JPY 180/minute
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: JPY 95/ton
– Containers: JPY 110/TEU
– Bulk: JPY 85/ton
– Handling:
– Conventional: JPY 1,450/ton
– Ro-Ro: JPY 1,850/unit
– Storage:
– Open yard: JPY 180/ton/day
– Covered warehouse: JPY 250/ton/day
– Special Cargo:
– Reefer containers: +JPY 1,200/day
– Dangerous goods: +25% surcharge
5. Additional Charges
– Anchorage:
– Waiting area: JPY 4,800/day
– Emergency anchorage: JPY 6,500/day
– Documentation:
– Cargo manifest: JPY 1,800
– Port clearance: JPY 2,200
– Contingencies:
– Emergency towage standby: JPY 120,000/day
– Pollution control standby: JPY 85,000/day
6. Regulatory Compliance
– All fees approved by Mie Prefecture Ordinance No. 2021-15
– Environmental charges comply with:
– Japan’s Waste Management Act (Article 19-3)
– MARPOL Annex V implementation guidelines
– Safety standards:
– SOLAS Chapter XI-2
– ISPS Code Part A/4.3
– Japan Port Safety Law (Article 37)
Cost Optimization Strategies
– Advanced booking discount (up to 15% for services)
– Bundled service packages (agency+towage+berthing)
– Off-season rates (November-February)
– Direct negotiations for long-term contracts
– Electronic submission discount (paperwork)
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax
– Currency conversion: Bank of Japan official rate
– Winter surcharge (Dec-Feb): +8% on all services
– Official updates only through Mie Port Authority website
– Emergency contact procedures posted at all berths
