1. PORT AUTHORITY CHARGES
| Item | Rate (CNY) | Basis | Official Reference | Safety/Cost Control Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Dues | 0.55/GT (min 6,000) 0.65/GT (hazardous) |
Per 24hr period | DPA Circular No.2024-03 MSA Dangerous Cargo Annex |
• Verify GT with latest tonnage certificate • Hazardous cargo must declare 72h prior |
| Anchorage Fee | 0.30/GT/day (max 24,000/day) |
First 24hrs free | DPA Tariff Schedule 12.4 | • Anchorage Area A (safe for typhoons) • Area B prohibited for chemical carriers |
| VTS Fees | 0.15/m/hour (LOA-based) |
LOA × Hours | Dandong MSA Circular 15 | • Mandatory AIS transmission • Channel speed limit 8 knots |
2. NAVIGATION SERVICES (SAFETY-CRITICAL)
| Compulsory Pilotage | 0.28/GT (min 4,200) +15% night/weather |
Per movement | MSA Decree 2024-15 | • Pilot ladder compliance checked • 2-hour cancellation notice required |
| Tug Assistance | 1,800/hour (min 2hrs) 2,400/hour (hazardous) |
Per tug | DPA Service Code P-104 Safety Reg. 2024-9 |
• Minimum 2 tugs for >20,000 DWT • Firefighting tugs on standby for tankers |
| Pilotage Exemption | N/A | Not permitted | MSA Navigation Art.28 | • Absolute requirement for foreign vessels • Master must sign pilot card |
3. BERTH OPERATIONS (SAFETY PARAMETERS)
| Container Berth #1-4 | 25.00/TEU/day +50% reefers |
After 72hrs free | DPA Container Tariff | • Max wind 15m/s for gantry ops • STS only at designated area |
| Bulk Cargo (North Terminal) | 18.50/ton (standard) 22.00/ton (hazardous) |
Base rate | DPA Bulk Cargo Manual IMO Class Rules |
• Dust suppression mandatory • Hot work prohibited during ops |
| Oil Terminal (Donggang) | Special tariff applies | Per 1,000 tons | DPA Dangerous Cargo Annex | • ISGOTT compliance verified • Static bonding <5 ohms required |
4. MANDATORY SAFETY FEES
| Fireboat Standby | 3,200/operation | Per call-out | Port Fire Code Art.17 | • Required for all tankers • 1-hour minimum charge |
| Oil Spill Preparedness | 0.02/GT per call | Annual fee | China MEP Regulation 45 | • SOPEP equipment checked • Drills logged for inspection |
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
| Customs Clearance | 850/ship +200 hazardous |
Flat rate | DPA-Customs MOU 2024 | • Original docs + 3 copies required • No alcohol during inspection |
| Health Inspection | 850 (day) 1,300 (night) |
Per inspection | CIQ Regulation 2024-3 | • Medical waste disposal certified • Crew vaccination records checked |
6. COST & SAFETY OPTIMIZATION
- Pre-arrival: E-submit docs 48h prior (MSA e-Portal ID required)
- Safety Discounts: 5% rebate for vessels with >90% PSC score
- Bunkering: Only at licensed Donggang facilities (verify supplier permits)
- Waste: Use DPA-approved receivers (receipts mandatory)
- Emergencies: Direct line to Port Control: +86 415 312 9999
