1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– Cargo vessels: $0.85/GRT (DPRK Maritime Tax Law Article 7-2)
– Passenger vessels: $1.20/GRT
– Minimum charge: $500 per call
– Port Dues:
– Base rate: $0.60/GT (Port Regulation 2022-12)
– Hazardous cargo surcharge: +25%
– Loyalty discount: 15% for >10 annual calls
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for all foreign vessels (IMO Resolution A.960)
– Entry/Departure: $8 × (LOA/100m) × (draft/10m)
– Shifting between berths: 60% of entry fee
– Night operations (2000-0600): +30%
– Tugboat:
– 2000HP: $420/hour (2-hour minimum)
– 4000HP: $680/hour
– Emergency standby: $300/hour
– Berthage:
– General cargo: $12/meter/day
– Container berths: $15/meter/day
– Oil terminal: $18/meter/day
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard operation (4 lines): $150
– Additional lines: $30/line
– Light Dues: Included in port dues since 2015 reform
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: $350
– Extended inspection (if issues found): $150/hour
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic declaration: $200
– Hazardous goods: +$100
– Barge Services:
– 500T capacity: $280/hour
– 1000T capacity: $450/hour
– Hold Cleaning:
– Bulk carriers: $320/hatch
– Special cleaning (grain): +40%
– Cargo Trimming:
– Manual trimming: $5.50/ton
– Mechanical trimming: $3.80/ton
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Standard deployment: $800/day
– Emergency deployment: $1200 initial + $400/day
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Solid waste: $85/m³ (MARPOL compliant)
– Food waste: $60/m³
– Vessel Inspections:
– Condition survey: $180/hour (min 4 hours)
– On-hire/off-hire: $750 flat fee
– Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: $4.20/m³
– Extended exposure: +25%
– Water Taxi:
– Crew transfer: $25/person/roundtrip
– Official transfers: $50/trip
– Fire Services:
– Standby during hot work: $85/hour
– Emergency response: $1500 minimum
– ISPS Compliance:
– Security fee: $350 per port call
– Additional screening: $120/hour
– Fresh Water:
– Supply: $3.80/ton
– Service charge: $50 minimum
– Bunkering:
– MGO: Market price + 7% service
– IFO380: Market price + 5% service
– LNG: Not available
– Shore Power:
– Connection: $80/hour (limited to 3 berths)
– Waste Oil Disposal:
– Sludge: $210/m³
– Bilge water: $180/m³
– Cranes:
– <50T: $150/hour
– 50-100T: $280/hour
3. Crew & Administrative
– Shore Passes:
– Standard: $35/person (72hr validity)
– Emergency: $80 (issued within 2hrs)
– Medical Services:
– Waste disposal: $12/kg
– Doctor visit: $150 (onship)
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.25% of disbursements (min $500)
– Extended services: $85/hour
– Tally Services:
– Bulk cargo: $0.35/ton
– Breakbulk: $0.60/ton
– Communications:
– Postage: At cost + 20% handling
– Urgent telex: $25/message
4. Cargo Handling
– Cargo Dues:
– Export: $1.20/ton
– Import: $1.80/ton
– Transit: $0.90/ton
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: $6.50/ton
– Containers: $45/TEU
– Project cargo: $15/ton
– Storage:
– Open storage: $0.80/ton/day
– Covered storage: $1.20/ton/day
– Refrigerated: $4.50/ton/day
– Lighterage:
– Inner harbor: $3.20/ton
– Outer roads: $5.80/ton
– Container Services:
– Stuffing: $65/TEU
– Devanning: $55/TEU
– Reefer monitoring: $15/day
5. Special Operations
– Passenger Vessels:
– Port dues: 1.5× standard rate
– Security deposit: $5000 minimum
– Military Vessels:
– Exempt under DPRK-KPA Agreement
– Service charges apply
– Emergency Calls:
– After-hours surcharge: 200%
– Pilotage: +50%
6. Cost Management
– Documentation:
– Complete manifests 48hrs prior: 10% discount
– Electronic submission preferred
– Bunkering:
– Compare with Chongjin port prices
– Advance notice required (72hrs)
– Waste:
– Pre-treatment reduces fees by 30%
– Joint disposal with other vessels
– Inspections:
– Combine class surveys with port state control
– Seasonal Adjustments:
– Winter (Dec-Feb): 10% discount
– Peak season (Jul-Sep): 15% surcharge
Safety Notices
– Mandatory PPE for all shore personnel
– Radio silence required in certain zones
– Strict enforcement of no-smoking areas
– Emergency contact: VHF Channel 16 (24/7)
