1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– International vessels: JPY 18.5/GT (first 10,000 GT) + JPY 14.2/GT (excess) per call (Aomori Port Ordinance No.12-2023)
– Domestic vessels: 60% of international rate (MLIT Notice 2023-15)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: JPY 0.25/GT (cap JPY 300,000) per entry
– Extended stay: Additional JPY 0.12/GT/day after 48 hours (North Wharf only)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT or LOA >100m (Japan Coast Guard Regulation Art.38)
– Daytime (0600-1800): JPY 85,000 (10,000-20,000 GT band)
– Nighttime: 150% of daytime rate
– Emergency pilot: Additional JPY 25,000 surcharge
– Tugboat Services:
– Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >20,000 DWT (Port Safety Rule 5.2)
– 3,200HP: JPY 120,000/hour (2h minimum) + JPY 15,000/extra hour
– Assist tugs: JPY 45,000/hour during berthing
– Berthage:
– North Wharf (General Cargo): JPY 15,000/100GT/day
– East Wharf (Container): JPY 18,000/100GT/day + JPY 500/TEU handling
– Winter surcharge (Dec-Feb): 10% increase
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard operation (4 lines): JPY 25,000
– Additional lines: JPY 5,000/line (max 8 lines)
– Emergency mooring: 200% standard rate
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: JPY 56,000 (MHLW Notice 405)
– Health declaration processing: JPY 12,000
– Customs:
– Overtime clearance: JPY 15,000/hour (after 1700)
– Dangerous goods inspection: JPY 45,000 additional
2. Safety & Environmental Services
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Mandatory for tankers >500 GT (Port Regulation 12.3)
– Standard deployment: JPY 45,000/day (24h coverage)
– Emergency deployment: JPY 85,000 immediate response
– Firefighting:
– Standby crew: JPY 8,500/hour per fire officer
– Foam application system test: JPY 120,000
– ISPS Security:
– Level 1: JPY 15,000/day (basic monitoring)
– Level 2: JPY 28,000/day (enhanced patrols)
– Waste Management:
– Food waste: JPY 8,500/m³ (certified MARPOL processor)
– Plastic waste: JPY 15,000/m³ (separate handling required)
– Sludge: JPY 30,000/m³ (PRTR-certified disposal)
3. Cargo Operations (Updated 2024 Rates)
– Container Handling:
– STS crane: JPY 1,200/TEU (first 100 moves)
– RTG transfer: JPY 350/TEU (yard moves)
– Reefer monitoring: JPY 850/unit/day
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain trimming: JPY 350/ton (mechanical)
– Coal dust suppression: JPY 25/ton (water spraying)
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1 explosives: JPY 85,000 additional handling
– IMDG cargo: JPY 45,000/declaration
– Storage:
– Container yard: JPY 800/TEU/week after free period
– Cold storage: JPY 1,500/m³/week (min 10m³)
4. Crew & Support Services
– Medical Services:
– Port clinic consultation: JPY 12,000/visit
– Emergency evacuation: JPY 450,000 (helicopter standby)
– Provisions:
– Fresh food delivery: JPY 8,500/pallet (min 2 pallets)
– Bonded stores handling: JPY 15,000/declaration
– Communications:
– Satellite phone rental: JPY 8,500/day (Inmarsat)
– Port WiFi: JPY 1,500/day (10GB limit)
5. Operational Compliance Notes
– All tankers must submit SOPEP 24h prior arrival (Japan Coast Guard Order 30)
– Waste delivery receipts required within 6h of operation completion (MARPOL Annex V)
– Night operations (2000-0600) incur 25% surcharge on labor rates
– Hazardous cargo operations require Port Captain approval 72h in advance
