1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: 0.35 KRW per GT for first 10,000 GT, 0.25 KRW/GT thereafter (KPA Tariff 2023, Section 2.1)
– Port Dues: 1.2 million KRW for vessels <20,000 GT, 1.8 million KRW for >20,000 GT (KPA Notice 2023-07)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: 450,000 KRW for vessels <10,000 GT
– Additional 25,000 KRW per meter over 200m LOA
– Night surcharge: 30% (2200-0600)
– Towage Fees:
– 320,000 KRW/hour for <3,000 HP tug – 480,000 KRW/hour for >3,000 HP tug
– Minimum 2 hours per operation
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo: 1,200 KRW per meter per day
– Container: 1,500 KRW per meter per day
– Oil terminal: 2,000 KRW per meter per day
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Daytime (0600-1800): 150,000 KRW per operation
– Nighttime: 200,000 KRW per operation
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Maritime Safety Act Article 56-2)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: 350,000 KRW
– Extended inspection: 550,000 KRW (KDCA Regulation 2023-11)
– Customs Clearance:
– Standard declaration: 120,000 KRW
– Bulk cargo additional: 80,000 KRW (Customs Act Schedule 5)
– Barge Hire:
– 300 DWT barge: 1.2 million KRW/day
– 500 DWT barge: 1.8 million KRW/day
– Hold Cleaning:
– Grain holds: 500,000 KRW per hatch
– Bulk holds: 350,000 KRW per hatch
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Mandatory for tankers >500 GT
– 8,000 KRW per linear meter (Ministry of Environment Notice 2022-45)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Non-recyclable: 250,000 KRW per cubic meter
– Recyclable: 150,000 KRW per cubic meter
– Food waste: 180,000 KRW per cubic meter (MOF Notice 2021-112)
– Ship Inspection:
– Class society surveyor: 1.5 million KRW/day
– Hull inspection: additional 800,000 KRW
– Fumigation:
– Methyl bromide: 1.2 million KRW per hold
– Phosphine: 800,000 KRW per hold (AQIS Standard 2023)
– Launch Service:
– Crew transfer: 150,000 KRW per trip
– Agent transfer: 100,000 KRW per trip
– Firefighting Standby:
– Level 1 (low risk): 500,000 KRW per 4 hours
– Level 2 (high risk): 1.2 million KRW per 4 hours
– ISPS Fee:
– Vessels <10,000 GT: 200,000 KRW – Vessels >10,000 GT: 350,000 KRW (IMO ISPS Code Implementation)
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Pipeline: 3,000 KRW per ton
– Barge delivery: 5,000 KRW per ton
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + 5% service fee
– MGO: Market price + 7% service fee
– LNG: Special quotation required
– Shore Power:
– 440V: 350 KRW per kWh
– 6.6kV: 320 KRW per kWh (KEPCO Rate 2023)
– Sludge Disposal:
– Bilge water: 450,000 KRW per ton
– Sludge oil: 600,000 KRW per ton (KEPA Waste Management Act)
– Ship Agency Fee:
– Minimum 1.8 million KRW or 0.15% of disbursement
– Overtime: 50,000 KRW per hour after 1800
– Tallying Service:
– Bulk cargo: 800 KRW per ton
– General cargo: 1,200 KRW per ton
3. Crew & Miscellaneous
– Crew Shore Pass:
– Single entry: 25,000 KRW per person
– Multiple entry: 50,000 KRW per person
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: 300,000 KRW
– Emergency evacuation: 5 million KRW deposit required
– Communication:
– Port telephone: 5,000 KRW per minute
– Courier service: 50,000 KRW per document
– Overtime Charges:
– Weekdays: 150% of normal rate
– Holidays: 200% of normal rate
– Security Deposit:
– Environmental: 10 million KRW minimum
– Damage: Case-by-case assessment
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: 450 KRW per ton
– Containers: 6,000 KRW per TEU
– Bulk liquids: 350 KRW per ton (KPA Cargo Tariff 2023)
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: 12,000 KRW per ton
– Containers: 8,000 KRW per TEU
– Breakbulk: 15,000 KRW per ton
– Storage Charges:
– First 5 days free
– Days 6-10: 1,000 KRW per ton per day
– After 10 days: 1,500 KRW per ton per day
– Lighterage:
– Within port limits: 800,000 KRW per trip
– Outer anchorage: 1.5 million KRW per trip
– Warehouse Usage:
– Dry: 2,000 KRW per square meter per day
– Refrigerated: 5,000 KRW per square meter per day
– Passenger Fees:
– Cruise ship: 3,500 KRW per passenger
– Ferry: 2,000 KRW per passenger
5. Special Circumstances Charges
– Icebreaking:
– Available December-March
– 5 million KRW per operation
– Heavy Lift:
– <100 tons: 1.5 million KRW – 100-500 tons: 3 million KRW – >500 tons: Special quotation
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1: 2 million KRW additional
– Class 2-9: 1 million KRW additional
– Ballast Water:
– Testing: 1.2 million KRW per sample
– Treatment: 800,000 KRW per cubic meter
6. Cost Optimization & Compliance
– Advanced Notification:
– 72 hours for preferential berthing
– 24 hours for exact ETA confirmation
– Bunker Planning:
– Compare through KPA’s weekly bunker index
– Advance orders receive 2% discount
– Waste Management:
– Segregation reduces fees by 30%
– Certified treatment providers only
– Documentation:
– Complete manifests save 2 hours port time
– Electronic submission preferred
– Safety Compliance:
– Pre-arrival checklist verification
– Mandatory safety equipment checks
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