1. Vessel-Related Charges (Safety-Critical Items)
– Tonnage Dues:
– <500 GT: 12,000 JPY base + 80 JPY/GT – 500-10,000 GT: 25,000 JPY base + 65 JPY/GT – >10,000 GT: 45,000 JPY base + 50 JPY/GT
(MLIT Ordinance No.28, verified 2023-10)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: 0.0025% of GT per call (min 50,000 JPY)
– Cargo surcharge: 15 JPY/ton (MLIT Port Law Article 34-2)
– Pilotage (Critical for Navigation Safety):
– Compulsory zones: Entire port area (Japan Coast Guard Notice 2021-15)
– Daytime: 45,000 JPY (first 2h) + 12,000 JPY/additional hour
– Night (2000-0600): 150% of daytime rate
– Tugboat Charges (Safety Minimums):
– <20,000 DWT: 2 tugs minimum (8,400 JPY/hour each) – >20,000 DWT: 3 tugs minimum (emergency tug on standby)
– Berthage Safety Fees:
– Oil terminal: Additional 25,000 JPY/day safety surcharge
– Dangerous cargo berth: 40,000 JPY/day (Class 1 chemicals)
2. Mandatory Safety Services
– Firefighting Standby:
– Tankers: Required during cargo ops (60,000 JPY/hour)
– General cargo: Optional but recommended (35,000 JPY/hour)
– Oil Boom Deployment (MARPOL Compliance):
– Minimum coverage: 120% of vessel LOA
– Emergency deployment: 250,000 JPY (response within 1h)
– Waste Reception (Legal Requirement):
– Oily bilge water: 22,000 JPY/m³ (certified disposal)
– Food waste: 8,000 JPY/m³ (separate handling required)
3. Crew Welfare & Operational Essentials
– Medical Emergency Services:
– Port clinic access: 15,000 JPY/visit
– Emergency evacuation: 450,000 JPY (helicopter standby)
– Crew Change Regulations:
– Immigration processing: Strict 48h prior notice required
– COVID-19 testing: 25,000 JPY/test (designated clinic)
– Provisions Delivery:
– Certified food suppliers only (3,000 JPY inspection fee)
– Alcohol restrictions: 500ml/person declaration required
4. Cargo Handling Safety Charges
– Dangerous Goods Handling:
– Class 1 explosives: 300% standard rate + 24h guard
– Radioactive materials: Special permit (150,000 JPY)
– Refrigerated Containers:
– Power monitoring: 5,000 JPY/container/day
– Emergency defrosting: 85,000 JPY/incident
5. Updated Cost Control (Safety-Compliant)
– Safety Equipment Sharing:
– Shared oil boom: 40% cost reduction (pre-arranged)
– Group firewatch: 25% discount for adjacent vessels
– Preventive Measures Discounts:
– Pre-cleaned tanks: 15% waste disposal discount
– Safety certification: 5% port due reduction (ISCC certified)
Critical Safety Notes
1. All tankers must submit SOPEP 24h prior arrival
2. Gangway watch mandatory during crew changes
3. Emergency contact: Japan Coast Guard Itozaki Station (official channels only)
4. Navigation restrictions: Fog <500m visibility = pilotage suspended
5. Hazard reporting: Immediate notification required for oil/chemical leaks
