1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– Commercial vessels: JPY 18.5/GT (min JPY 52,000) per call
– Passenger ships: JPY 15/GT (min JPY 45,000)
– Fishing vessels: 50% discount (Iwakuni Port Ordinance No.12-2020 Amendment 2023)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: JPY 24/GT (min JPY 65,000)
– Environmental surcharge: +5% (MLIT Notice 2022-8)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory zone: Entire port area
– Daytime (0600-1800): JPY 0.48/GT (min JPY 85,000)
– Night/Holiday: +30% surcharge
– Towage:
– Standard tugs (3,200HP):
– First 2 hours: JPY 140,000/hour
– Extended: JPY 110,000/hour
– Emergency tugs: +50% fee (Japan Coast Guard Requirement)
2. Berthing & Operational Charges
– Berth Allocation:
– Main Commercial Wharf:
– JPY 1,300/meter/day (≤200m LOA)
– JPY 1,500/meter/day (>200m)
– Oil Terminal Berth 3:
– JPY 2,000/meter/day (Hazardous cargo premium)
– Mooring Services:
– Automatic mooring system: JPY 40,000/operation
– Conventional: JPY 30,000/operation (4 lines minimum)
– Anchorage Fees:
– Outer roads: JPY 8,000/day (first 3 days free)
– Emergency anchorage: JPY 15,000/day
3. Safety & Environmental Fees
– Oil Pollution Preparedness:
– Mandatory equipment check: JPY 25,000
– Spill response deposit: JPY 500,000 (refundable)
– Fire Services:
– Standby crew: JPY 250,000/4-hour block
– Actual firefighting: JPY 450,000/hour + consumables
– Waste Management:
– Oily water: JPY 35,000/m³ (certified disposal)
– Food waste: JPY 18,000/m³ (separate handling)
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Operations:
– Gantry crane: JPY 9,500/TEU (first lift)
– RTG: JPY 7,800/TEU
– Reefer monitoring: JPY 1,200/day
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain unloading: JPY 3,200/ton
– Coal trimming: JPY 2,100/ton
– Hazardous bulk: +25% surcharge
5. Special Services
– Icebreaking (Dec-Mar):
– Assisted transit: JPY 180,000/hour
– Berth de-icing: JPY 75,000/hour
– Underwater Services:
– Hull inspection: JPY 350,000 (certified divers)
– Propeller cleaning: JPY 550,000
6. Regulatory References
– Primary Legislation:
– Port Regulations Act (Law No.174 of 1948)
– Marine Pollution Control Law (No.136 of 1970)
– Local Ordinances:
– Iwakuni Port Security Rule (2021 Revision)
– Waste Handling Directive No.5 (2023)
7. Cost Optimization
– Advanced Notification Discounts:
– 72hr notice: 8% reduction on port dues
– 1wk notice: 12% reduction
– Bulk Purchase Agreements:
– Annual bunker contracts: 5-7% discount
– Fresh water prepaid: JPY 320/ton
8. Compliance Notes
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax
– Disputes governed by Tokyo Maritime Arbitration
– Tariffs updated quarterly (next revision July 2024)
9. Emergency Contacts
– Port Control: VHF Ch.16/12 (24/7)
– Medical Emergency: +81 827-22-0119 (Iwakuni Hospital)
