1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– 18.5 JPY/GT for first 10,000 GT
– 13.5 JPY/GT for exceeding tonnage (Port Regulations Law Art.22-3)
– LNG carriers: 15% reduction (MLIT Green Port Initiative)
– Port Dues:
– Entry fee: 0.25 JPY/GT (max 250,000 JPY)
– Daily fee: 0.12 JPY/GT (MLIT Notice 2024-402)
– Passenger vessels exempt during typhoon sheltering
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT or LOA >50m
– Entry/Exit:
– <5,000 GT: 43,700 JPY – 5,000-10,000 GT: 58,200 JPY – >10,000 GT: 72,500 JPY
– Shifting: 22,100 JPY per move (Hososhima Port Rule 12-C)
– Tugboat:
– Minimum 2 tugboats for vessels >20,000 DWT
– Rates:
– <2,000 HP: 85,000 JPY/hour – 2,000-4,000 HP: 120,000 JPY/hour – >4,000 HP: 150,000 JPY/hour
– Berthage:
– Commercial berths:
– General cargo: 1,200 JPY/m/day
– Container: 1,350 JPY/m/day
– Tanker: 1,500 JPY/m/day
– Emergency berthing: +30% surcharge
2. Safety & Compliance Charges
– ISPS Security:
– Level 1: 35,000 JPY/call
– Level 2: +50% surcharge
– Level 3: +100% surcharge
– Firefighting:
– Standby team: 85,000 JPY/hour
– Foam application: 250,000 JPY/operation
– Required for:
– Tankers during cargo ops
– Vessels carrying Class A cargo
– Hot work permits
– Oil Pollution Preparedness:
– Base fee: 50,000 JPY/call
– Additional for tankers:
– <10,000 DWT: 30,000 JPY – >10,000 DWT: 50,000 JPY
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Operations:
– Loading/Discharging:
– 20′: 12,500 JPY
– 40′: 18,000 JPY
– Reefer plug: 3,200 JPY/day
– Storage:
– Free period: 5 days
– After free period:
– 20′: 800 JPY/day
– 40′: 1,200 JPY/day
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain handling: 1,450 JPY/ton
– Coal/ore: 1,250 JPY/ton
– Dust control: 300 JPY/ton (mandatory for coal)
4. Crew Services & Welfare
– Medical Waste Disposal:
– 12,000 JPY/20kg container
– Biohazard surcharge: 8,000 JPY
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: 25,000 JPY/person
– Mandatory PCR test: 35,000 JPY/test (if required)
5. Operational Cost-Saving Measures
– Bunkering Optimization:
– Compare with neighboring ports:
– Hososhima vs. Mojiko differential: typically 5-8%
– Group purchasing with other vessels: up to 3% discount
– Waste Management:
– Compact garbage: reduces volume charges by 30-40%
– Sludge processing: batch processing saves 15%
Critical Notes for Vessels:
1. All charges subject to 10% consumption tax
2. LNG/LPG carriers eligible for environmental discounts
3. Overtime rates apply 2000-0600 hrs and holidays
4. Dangerous cargo requires 72h pre-advice
5. Verify all fees through appointed agents before arrival
Safety Reminders:
– Mandatory pre-arrival checklist submission via JP-MOSS
– Emergency contacts must be displayed on bridge
– Port-specific SOPEP requirements apply
