1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: ¥0.8-¥2.5 per GT, depending on vessel type (Akita Port Authority Tariff No. 2023-01)
– Port Dues: ¥1.2-¥3.0 per GT, with 10% discount for regular callers (Akita Port Management Association Circular 2022-12)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: ¥25,000-¥80,000 based on LOA (Akita Port Pilotage Association Rate Card)
– Shifting: ¥15,000-¥50,000 per move
– Towage Fees:
– Harbor tugs (2,400HP): ¥18,000/hour
– Ocean tugs (4,800HP): ¥35,000/hour (Nippon Tug-Boat Co. Akita Branch)
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berth: ¥12,000/day for vessels <150m
– Container terminal: ¥18,000/day
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥6,000-¥25,000 (Akita Stevedoring Co. 2023 Price List)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Coast Guard Notice 2021-05)
– Quarantine Inspection: ¥25,000 base fee + ¥5,000/person (MHLW Akita Quarantine Station)
– Customs Clearance: ¥10,000 standard fee (Customs Office Akita)
– Barge Services: ¥35,000-¥120,000/day (Akita Lighterage Association)
– Hold Cleaning: ¥60,000-¥180,000 depending on hold size
– Oil Boom Deployment: ¥15,000-¥35,000/day (Akita Port Environmental Protection Division)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥8,000/ton
– Operational waste: ¥12,000/ton (Akita Port Waste Management Regulations)
– On/Off Hire Survey: ¥55,000-¥120,000 (Japan Marine Surveyors Association Akita Chapter)
– Fumigation Services: ¥120,000-¥350,000 (Akita Pest Control Licensed Operators)
– Crew Transportation: ¥2,500-¥6,000/person (Akita Port Transport Cooperative)
– Fire Watch: ¥25,000 standby fee (Akita Port Fire Department)
– ISPS Compliance: ¥15,000-¥35,000 (Akita Port Security Office)
– Fresh Water Supply: ¥550/ton (Akita Municipal Water Bureau)
– Bunkering Services: Market price + ¥1,200 service fee (Akita Bunker Suppliers Group)
– Shore Power Connection: ¥18,000-¥55,000/day (Tohoku EPCO Port Services)
– Sludge Removal: ¥25,000-¥90,000/ton (Akita Port Waste Treatment Facility)
– Ship Agency Fees: ¥60,000-¥250,000 depending on services (Akita Ship Agents Association)
– Professional Tallying: ¥1,200-¥3,500/ton (NKKK Akita Branch)
3. Crew & Miscellaneous
– Crew Change Fees: ¥15,000/person (Immigration Office Akita)
– Medical Services: ¥20,000-¥100,000 depending on case (Akita Port Clinic)
– Postage/Courier: Commercial rates (Japan Post Akita Port Office)
– Sundry Expenses: Typically ¥5,000-¥50,000 (port agent discretion)
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: ¥120-¥600/ton depending on commodity (Akita Port Cargo Tariff)
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: ¥2,500-¥12,000/ton
– Containers: ¥1,800/TEU (Akita Stevedores Union 2023 Rates)
– Storage Charges:
– Open yard: ¥600-¥2,500/ton/day
– Warehouse: ¥800-¥3,000/ton/day
– Lighterage Operations: ¥55,000-¥250,000/trip
– Cargo Tallying: ¥1,200-¥3,800/ton
– Warehouse Usage: ¥350-¥1,800/m²/day
– Passenger Fees:
– Domestic ferries: ¥600/person
– Cruise ships: ¥2,200/person (Akita Port Tourism Bureau)
5. Additional Potential Charges
– Overtime Labor: 1.5x standard rates (Akita Dockworkers Union Agreement)
– Winter Operations Surcharge: 15% (December 1 – March 31)
– Customs Examination: ¥20,000-¥35,000 if required
– Emergency Services: Case-by-case pricing
– Special Permits: Varies by requirement
6. Cost Control & Safety Measures
– Advance booking discounts available for multiple services
– Night operations incur 30% premium (2200-0600)
– Hazardous cargo handling requires special approval (+50% fee)
– All safety equipment must meet Japan Coast Guard standards
– Mandatory pre-operation safety meetings for certain services
Important Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax
– Emergency services available 24/7 at premium rates
– Environmental compliance strictly enforced
– Advance notification required for special operations
– Payment typically required in JPY via approved methods
