1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: Calculated based on GT (Gross Tonnage) at approximately ¥3.5 per GT for first 10,000 GT, ¥2.8 per GT thereafter (verify current rates with Himeji Port Authority).
– Port Dues: ¥0.15 per GT per day for foreign vessels, with minimum charge of ¥15,000 per call.
– Pilotage Fees: Mandatory for vessels >100 GT. Basic fee ¥45,000 for vessels <10,000 GT, plus ¥2,250 per meter over 120m LOA.
– Shifting Pilotage: ¥35,000 per movement within port limits.
– Tugboat Fees: ¥85,000 per hour for 3,200HP tug, with 2-hour minimum charge.
– Berthage Fees: ¥1,200 per meter LOA per day for general cargo berths.
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥25,000 per operation (both ends included).
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (no separate charge).
– Quarantine Fees: Standard inspection ¥50,000 (additional fees for overtime or special inspections).
– Customs Clearance: ¥30,000 basic fee plus ¥5,000 per crew member for documentation.
– Barge Hire: ¥150,000 per day for standard 500DWT barge.
– Hold Cleaning: ¥15,000 per hatch for basic sweeping.
– Trimming Charges: ¥8,000 per hour for bulk cargo leveling.
– Oil Boom Deployment: ¥200,000 per day for standard 200m containment.
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal: ¥5,000 per cubic meter (minimum 1m³ charge).
– Ship Inspection: ¥75,000 for standard delivery/redelivery survey.
– Fumigation: ¥300,000 for vessels <20,000 DWT (phosphine treatment).
– Launch Service: ¥15,000 per trip for crew transfer.
– Fire Service Standby: ¥50,000 per hour with 4-hour minimum.
– ISPS Charges: ¥20,000 per port call for security compliance.
– Fresh Water Supply: ¥300 per ton (minimum 50-ton order).
– Bunkering Service: ¥10,000 service fee plus fuel market price.
– Shore Power Connection: ¥8,000 per hour usage fee.
– Sludge Disposal: ¥30,000 per cubic meter (IMO certified handlers only).
– Waste Oil Disposal: ¥50,000 per cubic meter.
– Agency Fees: Typically 0.15% of total disbursement account (minimum ¥150,000).
– Stevedoring: ¥2,500 per metric ton for general cargo handling.
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Transport: ¥20,000 per van (max 8 crew) for shore leave.
– Postage Services: ¥500 per kg for international mail.
– Medical Waste Disposal: ¥10,000 per 20kg container.
– Crew Change Fees: ¥15,000 per person for immigration processing.
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: ¥120 per metric ton for general cargo.
– Container Handling: ¥4,000 per TEU for gantry crane service.
– Stowage Planning: ¥25,000 per vessel for bulk carriers.
– Storage Charges: ¥100 per pallet per day after 3 free days.
– Lighterage: ¥180,000 per day for 300DWT barge operations.
– Tallying Services: ¥1,500 per metric ton for manual verification.
– Warehouse Rental: ¥500 per m² per week for covered storage.
– Dangerous Cargo Surcharge: 50% additional on handling fees.
– Refrigerated Container Monitoring: ¥2,000 per box per day.
5. Passenger Vessel Fees
– Passenger Fee: ¥350 per embarking/disembarking passenger.
– Terminal Usage: ¥80,000 per call for vessels <30,000 GT.
– Baggage Handling: ¥200 per piece for oversized items.
– Gangway Rental: ¥25,000 per day for additional access points.
6. Special Circumstance Charges
– Overtime Labor: 150% normal rate outside 0800-1700 workdays.
– Emergency Repairs: ¥100,000 call-out fee for after-hours port engineers.
– Ice Monitoring: ¥15,000 per day during winter months (Dec-Feb).
– Security Escort: ¥30,000 per hour for high-risk cargo movements.
7. Cost Control & Compliance
– All fees comply with:
– Japan Port Regulations Law (Law No. 218 of 1950)
– Hyogo Prefecture Port Ordinance No. 42
– IMO Resolution A.1112(30) on port charges
– Mandatory verifications:
– Obtain stamped Port Tariff Sheet from Himeji Port Office
– Cross-check bunker receipts with Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published prices
– Validate waste handling certificates against J-MARPOL records
8. Safety Critical Notes
– Mooring lines must meet JIS F 2001 standards (minimum 8 lines for Panamax vessels)
– Night navigation restricted to vessels with >500GT and certified pilots
– Hazardous cargo operations require 24-hour advance notice to Port Security Office
– Emergency contacts must be posted on bridge per ISPS requirements
