1. Mandatory Port Charges
Fee Category | Calculation Basis | 2024 Rate (USD) | Regulatory Reference |
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Port Dues | GT × Days × 0.08 | Min $500/day Max $8,000/day |
FPA Tariff No.2024-01 Rev.3 |
Pilotage | LOA × Draft × Complexity Factor | Day: $8.5/meter Night (1900-0700): $11.2/meter **[SAFETY]** Hazardous cargo +20% |
MSA Pilotage Rules Art.12 FPA Safety Directive 2024-5 |
Berth Occupancy | First 24hrs free, then $0.25/GT/hr | Cap $15,000/day **[UPDATE]** Tankers: $0.28/GT/hr |
FPA Notice 2024-03 FPA Amendment 2024-08 |
VTS Fees | Fixed by vessel type | Container: $200-1,500 Bulk: $150-1,200 **[SAFETY]** LNG carriers: +15% safety surcharge |
FZNSO-2024 §21.5 MSA Gas Code Art.7 |
Quarantine Inspection | Per inspection | Basic: $400 Extended: $800 **[SAFETY]** Pest control: $300 (if required) |
Customs Decree No.2024-7 WHO Port Health Guide |
2. Safety & Emergency Preparedness Fees
Service | Description | Rate (USD) | Legal Basis |
---|---|---|---|
Fireboat Standby | Mandatory for hazardous cargo | $1,200/day | FPA Fire Prevention Code §4.2 |
Oil Spill Preparedness | Required for tankers >10,000 DWT | $0.15/GT per call | MARPOL Annex I China Spill Response Reg. |
**[SAFETY]** Emergency Towing | Pre-positioned tug for VLCCs | $850/day standby $5,000 activation |
MSA Order No.2024-紧急-3 |
**[UPDATE]** Gangway Safety | Certified gangway for >3m tide range | $200/day rental or $1,500 fine |
ILO Convention 152 FPA Dock Safety Rule 12A |
3. Discretionary Expenditures
- Bunkering:
- LSFO: $680/MT (ISO 8217:2023)
- MGO: $920/MT (0.1% sulfur)
- LNG: $750/MT (SIGTTO Standard)
- [SAFETY] Must use FPA-approved suppliers with:
- Class-approved hoses (OCIMF standards)
- Valid SMS certificates
- Fresh Water:
- $25/ton (WHO standards)
- [UPDATE] Mandatory bacteriological test: $50/sample
- Waste Disposal:
- Sludge: $120/ton (MARPOL Annex I)
- Garbage: $80/ton (Annex V)
- [SAFETY] Hazardous waste: $300/ton (Basel Convention)
4. Cost Reduction with Safety Compliance
Area | Strategy | Savings | Safety Requirement |
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Port Dues | Complete ops within 24hrs | Up to $15,000 | Must maintain safe working pace (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1598) |
Pilotage | Tandem movements | 30% | Daylight only, max wind Beaufort 6 |
**[SAFETY]** Mooring | Self-mooring with certified crew | $1,200-5,000 | OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines |
Bunkering | Group purchasing | 8% | Safety meeting required for simultaneous ops |
5. Critical Safety Charges
- **[SAFETY]** Hot Work Permit: $350 (FPA Fire Code §5.3)
- Enclosed Space Entry: $200/inspection (SOLAS XI-1/7)
- **[UPDATE]** Emergency Drills: $500 fine if not conducted pre-departure
- Lifeboat Testing: $300 if port assistance required
6. Mandatory Safety Documents
Document | Purpose | Validity | Penalty for Non-Compliance |
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Port Safety Declaration | Confirm ISPS compliance | Per call | $2,500 fine + detention |
**[SAFETY]** Cargo Securing Manual | For container ships | Annual | $1,000/day until rectified |