1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– JPY 15/GT for vessels <10,000 GT – JPY 12/GT for vessels 10,000-30,000 GT – JPY 10/GT for vessels >30,000 GT
(Hikari Port Authority Ordinance No.2023-12)
– Port Dues:
– JPY 50,000 (vessels <5,000 GT) – JPY 100,000 (5,000-20,000 GT) – JPY 200,000 (>20,000 GT)
(Revised 2024 Port Tariff)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
– Basic fee: JPY 80,000 (LOA <150m) + JPY 5,000 per additional meter
– Night/holiday surcharge: +30%
(Japan Coast Guard Regulation CG-2021-05)
– Towage:
– 1 tug: JPY 300,000 first 2 hours + JPY 100,000/hour thereafter
– 2 tugs: JPY 500,000 first 2 hours + JPY 150,000/hour
(Hikari Tugboat Association Rate Card)
– Berthage:
– General cargo berth: JPY 20,000/day (<150m LOA)
– Container berth: JPY 30,000/day
– Oil terminal: JPY 50,000/day
(Port Facility Usage Regulations)
2. Safety & Environmental Fees
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Mandatory for tankers
– JPY 150,000/day (standard size)
– JPY 250,000/day (large vessels >200m)
(Hikari Environmental Protection Ordinance)
– Firefighting Standby:
– JPY 200,000/4 hours (hazardous cargo)
– JPY 50,000/hour after initial period
– ISPS Security:
– JPY 50,000 base fee
– +JPY 10,000 for vessels >20,000 GT
(MLIT Security Directive 2022)
3. Cargo Operations
– Container Handling:
– JPY 5,000/TEU (standard)
– JPY 7,500/TEU (reefer)
– JPY 10,000/TEU (OOG)
– Bulk Cargo:
– JPY 1,200/ton (unloading)
– JPY 1,500/ton (loading)
– Trimming: JPY 60,000/hour
4. Crew Services
– Medical Assistance:
– Doctor visit: JPY 100,000
– Ambulance: JPY 50,000
(Port Clinic Rate Sheet)
