1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: 12-15 JPY per GT (Gross Tonnage) per entry, with minimum charge of 50,000 JPY (Fukui Port Authority Tariff 2023).
– Port Dues: 20,000-100,000 JPY per call based on vessel size (GT brackets: <3,000 GT, 3,000-10,000 GT, >10,000 GT).
– Pilotage Fees:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
– Basic fee: 45,000 JPY for first 2 hours
– Additional: 22,500 JPY per hour or part thereof
– Night/Weekend surcharge: +30%
– Towage Fees:
– Standard tugs (1,600-3,200 HP): 60,000-80,000 JPY/hour
– Small tugs (500-1,500 HP): 25,000-45,000 JPY/hour
– Minimum 2-hour charge applies
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berths: 10,000-30,000 JPY/day
– Dedicated terminals: 30,000-50,000 JPY/day
– First 4 hours free, then prorated daily rate
– Mooring/Unmooring Fees:
– Vessels <100m LOA: 5,000 JPY per operation – Vessels 100-200m LOA: 10,000 JPY per operation – Vessels >200m LOA: 15,000 JPY per operation
– Light Dues: Included in Port Dues (no separate charge)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: 20,000 JPY
– Extended inspection: +10,000 JPY/hour
– Overtime charges apply outside 0800-1700 hours
– Customs Clearance Fees:
– Standard processing: 15,000 JPY
– Express service (if available): 25,000 JPY
– Barge Hire:
– 200T capacity: 30,000 JPY/hour
– 500T capacity: 50,000 JPY/hour
– 1,000T capacity: 100,000 JPY/hour
– Minimum 4-hour hire
– Hold Cleaning/Leveling:
– Standard cleaning: 50,000-100,000 JPY per hold
– Intensive cleaning: 150,000-200,000 JPY per hold
– Leveling: 30,000 JPY/hour (minimum 2 hours)
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Mandatory for oil tankers and hazardous cargo
– 10,000 JPY per 10m section per day
– Minimum deployment: 50m (50,000 JPY/day)
2. Environmental & Safety Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Non-recyclable: 5,000 JPY/m³
– Recyclable: 3,000 JPY/m³
– Hazardous waste: 20,000 JPY/m³
– Documentation fee: 5,000 JPY per disposal
– Ship Inspection Fees:
– Delivery/redelivery: 50,000-150,000 JPY
– Condition survey: 100,000-200,000 JPY
– Draft survey: 30,000-50,000 JPY
– Fumigation Services:
– Full vessel: 300,000 JPY
– Per hold: 100,000 JPY
– Certificate fee: 15,000 JPY
– Port Launch Service:
– Standard launch: 15,000 JPY/hour (minimum 2 hours)
– VIP launch: 30,000 JPY/hour
– Firefighting Services:
– Standby: 50,000 JPY/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Actual firefighting: 200,000 JPY/hour
– ISPS Security Charges:
– Vessels <5,000 GT: 10,000 JPY – Vessels 5,000-20,000 GT: 20,000 JPY – Vessels >20,000 GT: 30,000 JPY
3. Utility Services
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Potable water: 300 JPY/ton
– Technical water: 200 JPY/ton
– Connection fee: 5,000 JPY
– Minimum supply: 20 tons
– Bunkering Services:
– IFO 380: Market price + 2% service fee
– MGO: Market price + 3% service fee
– Minimum delivery: 20 tons
– Barge connection fee: 10,000 JPY
– Shore Power Connection:
– 440V/60Hz: 15,000 JPY/hour
– Connection fee: 20,000 JPY
– Minimum 4-hour charge
– Waste Reception:
– Oily water: 20,000 JPY/m³
– Sewage: 15,000 JPY/m³
– Sludge: 25,000 JPY/m³
– Minimum charge: 50,000 JPY
4. Agency & Miscellaneous
– Ship Agency Fees:
– Minimum fee: 100,000 JPY
– Standard: 0.2% of total disbursements
– Complex operations: 0.3% + additional charges
– Stevedoring Charges:
– General cargo: 1,500 JPY/ton
– Containers: 800 JPY/TEU
– Bulk cargo: 1,000 JPY/ton
– Project cargo: Case-by-case quotation
– Crew Services:
– Crew change processing: 30,000 JPY
– Shore leave arrangements: 5,000 JPY/person
– Medical assistance: 20,000 JPY (plus actual costs)
– Communication Fees:
– Port office fax: 1,000 JPY/page
– Document handling: 5,000 JPY
– Urgent message service: 10,000 JPY
5. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– Imports: 200 JPY/ton
– Exports: 150 JPY/ton
– Transit: 100 JPY/ton
– Minimum charge: 10,000 JPY
– Handling Charges:
– Manual handling: 2,000 JPY/ton
– Mechanical handling: 1,000 JPY/ton
– Heavy lifts (>5 tons): 3,000 JPY/ton
– Stowage/Trimming:
– Bulk cargo: 800 JPY/ton
– Bagged cargo: 500 JPY/ton
– Special stowage: 1,500 JPY/ton
– Storage Fees:
– Open storage: 200 JPY/ton/day (after 48 hours free)
– Covered storage: 500 JPY/ton/day
– Refrigerated storage: 1,000 JPY/ton/day
– Lighterage Services:
– Within port limits: 20,000 JPY/transfer
– Extended area: 40,000-60,000 JPY
– Per ton rate: 100 JPY/ton (minimum 100 tons)
– Tallying Services:
– Bulk cargo: 300 JPY/ton
– Breakbulk: 500 JPY/ton
– Containers: 200 JPY/TEU
6. Additional Charges
– Warehouse Usage:
– Standard warehouse: 100 JPY/m²/day
– Bonded warehouse: 150 JPY/m²/day
– Minimum charge: 10,000 JPY
– Passenger/Tourism Fees:
– Domestic passengers: 500 JPY/person
– International passengers: 1,000 JPY/person
– Cruise ship surcharge: 2,000 JPY/person
– Special Services:
– Customs overtime: 20,000 JPY/hour
– Emergency repairs: Case-by-case
– Special permits: 10,000-50,000 JPY
7. Cost Control & Operational Advice
– Pre-arrangement Procedures:
– Submit ETA 72 hours in advance for discounted rates
– Confirm all service requirements 48 hours prior
– Pre-clear documentation where possible
– Turnaround Optimization:
– Coordinate cargo ops with bunkering/watering
– Utilize free periods effectively (first 4 hours berthage)
– Schedule surveys during cargo operations
– Service Bundling:
– Negotiate package deals for multiple services
– Combine waste disposal operations
– Use same provider for agency and stevedoring
– Documentation Verification:
– Cross-check all invoices against:
– Fukui Port Authority Tariff 2023
– MLIT Port Regulations
– IMO Guidelines
– Request detailed breakdowns for all charges
– Safety Considerations:
– Verify all safety equipment certifications
– Confirm pollution control measures
– Ensure crew have proper port access documentation
8. Important Notes
1. All fees subject to change without notice – verify current rates before operations
2. Currency: All amounts in Japanese Yen (JPY)
3. Payment terms: Typically cash or bank guarantee upon completion
4. Disputes must be lodged in writing within 24 hours
5. Emergency contacts available only through official Port Authority channels
