1. VESSEL-RELATED CHARGES
– Tonnage Dues:
– Base rate: 0.15-0.35 KRW per GT (min KRW 300,000)
– Discounts: LNG carriers 30%, cruise ships 20% (BPA Circular 2023-05)
– Calculation: Based on arrival GT (Port Law Article 8-2)
– Port Dues:
– Commercial vessels: 0.2-0.5 KRW per GT
– Passenger vessels: 0.3-0.7 KRW per GT
– Exemptions: Government vessels, SAR units (Port Law Article 12)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory zone: All vessels >500 GT (Maritime Safety Act Art. 56)
– Standard fees:
– Entrance/Departure: KRW 200,000-800,000 (based on LOA brackets)
– Shifting: KRW 150,000-600,000 per move
– Surcharges:
– Night/Holiday: +30%
– Dangerous cargo: +20%
– Cancellation: KRW 100,000 if <2hrs notice
– Towage:
– Standard tugs (60T bollard pull): KRW 1.8-4.2 million/operation
– Escort tugs: +20% surcharge
– Emergency standby: KRW 500,000/hour
– Berthage:
– Container terminals:
– North Port: KRW 12,000-55,000/GT/day
– New Port: KRW 15,000-60,000/GT/day
– Bulk terminals: KRW 10,000-45,000/GT/day
– Free period: 24hrs for vessels <10,000 GT – Mooring/Unmooring: – Initial operation: KRW 600,000-1.5 million – Additional lines: KRW 150,000/line – Emergency mooring: +50% surcharge – Light Dues: Included in port dues since 2020 (BPA Circular 2020-07) – Quarantine: – Standard inspection: KRW 180,000 (MOF Fixed Fee Schedule) – Extended inspection: KRW 350,000/hour – Health declaration: KRW 50,000 (Public Health Act Art. 14) – Customs Clearance: – Basic fee: KRW 250,000 – Overtime: KRW 100,000/hour after 1800 – Special clearance: KRW 500,000 (Customs Act Art. 25) – Barge Hire: – Standard 500T barge: KRW 2.5-5 million/day – Floating crane: +KRW 1.5 million/day – Fuel surcharge: KRW 50,000/hour when bunker price >$800/ton
– Cargo Hold Operations:
– Opening/Closing: KRW 50,000-150,000/hatch
– Cleaning: KRW 200,000-500,000/hatch
– Inspection: KRW 100,000/hatch
– Trimming:
– Bulk cargo: KRW 5,000-15,000/T
– Special cargo: +20% surcharge
– Precision trimming: +50% surcharge
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: KRW 1-3 million
– Extended use: KRW 200,000/hour
– Emergency deployment: +100% surcharge
2. ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY CHARGES
– Garbage Fee:
– Standard disposal: KRW 100,000-300,000
– Hazardous waste: +100% surcharge
– MARPOL Annex V compliance certificate: KRW 50,000
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– Standard survey: KRW 1-2 million
– Class society attendance: +50%
– Tanker specific surveys: +30%
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: KRW 2-5 million
– Per hold: KRW 500,000-1 million
– Emergency fumigation: +100% surcharge
– Launch Service:
– Standard: KRW 50,000-150,000/trip
– VIP: KRW 300,000/trip
– Medical emergency: No charge (Port Law Article 18)
– Fire Service:
– Standby: KRW 500,000-1 million
– Actual use: KRW 1.5 million/hour
– Drills: KRW 300,000/hour
– ISPS Charge:
– Level 1: KRW 100,000-300,000
– Level 2: +50% surcharge
– Additional security: KRW 200,000/officer/day
3. SHIP SERVICE CHARGES
– Fresh Water:
– Supply: KRW 2,000-5,000/T
– Testing: KRW 150,000/sample
– Emergency supply: +30% surcharge
– Bunker Supply:
– Service fee: KRW 5,000-10,000/T
– Barging: +KRW 1.5 million
– Testing: KRW 200,000/sample
– Shore Power:
– Standard: KRW 500-1,500/kWh
– High voltage: +20% surcharge
– Connection fee: KRW 200,000
– Waste Reception:
– Normal: KRW 50,000-200,000/m³
– Special: KRW 300,000-500,000/m³
– Sludge: KRW 400,000-800,000/m³
– Slop Reception:
– Standard: KRW 100,000-500,000/m³
– Oily waste: +30% surcharge
– Chemical waste: +100% surcharge
4. AGENCY & STEVEODORING
– Ship Agency:
– Standard: KRW 1.5-3 million/call
– Additional services: KRW 100,000/hour
– Overtime: KRW 150,000/hour after 2000
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: KRW 5,000-15,000/T
– Containers:
– 20′: KRW 10,000-20,000
– 40′: KRW 15,000-25,000
– Dangerous goods: +50% surcharge
5. CREW & COMMUNICATION
– Crew Expenses:
– Shore passes: KRW 50,000-150,000/crew
– Medical services:
– Basic: KRW 300,000-1 million
– Emergency: KRW 1.5 million+
– Repatriation: Actual cost + 15% admin fee
– Post/Telecom:
– Mail handling: KRW 20,000/item
– Internet: KRW 50,000/hour
– Satellite phone: KRW 100,000/connection
6. CARGO-RELATED CHARGES
– Cargo Dues:
– Export: KRW 500-1,500/T
– Import: KRW 800-2,000/T
– Transshipment: 50% discount
– Handling:
– Bulk: KRW 3,000-8,000/T
– Breakbulk: KRW 5,000-12,000/T
– Project cargo: Negotiated rate
– Storage:
– CY: KRW 1,000-5,000/T/day
– CFS: KRW 2,000-6,000/T/day
– Free time: 5 days for imports
– Lighterage:
– Standard: KRW 5,000-20,000/T
– Dangerous goods: +50%
– Oversized: +100%
– Tallying:
– Manual: KRW 500-2,000/T
– Electronic: KRW 300-1,500/T
– Supervision: KRW 200,000/day
7. OTHER CHARGES
– Warehouse:
– Dry: KRW 10,000-30,000/m²/day
– Refrigerated: KRW 30,000-70,000/m²/day
– Bonded: +20% surcharge
– Passenger Fees:
– Domestic: KRW 5,000-15,000/pax
– International: KRW 10,000-25,000/pax
– Cruise ships: Negotiated package
COST CONTROL MEASURES
1. Pre-arrange services through appointed agents
2. Utilize free periods for storage/berthing
3. Combine multiple operations where possible
4. Verify all invoices against BPA’s published tariffs
5. Negotiate package deals for regular calls
6. Monitor fuel surcharge clauses
7. Plan operations to avoid overtime/emergency fees
Note: All fees in KRW. Current exchange rate ~1,300 KRW/USD (June 2024). Surcharges may apply during peak seasons or emergencies. Always request official quotations from appointed agents.
