1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory)
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0.8 JPY/GT for vessels <10,000 GT
- 1.2 JPY/GT for 10,000-30,000 GT
- 1.8 JPY/GT for >30,000 GT (Kamaishi Port Ordinance No.12-2023)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: JPY 75,000 per call
– Additional: JPY 5,000 per 100 GT (max JPY 300,000)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >300 GT in inner harbor (Japan Coast Guard Regulation Art.38)
– Basic fee: JPY 95,000 + JPY 1,500 per meter of LOA
– Night surcharge: 30% (2000-0600 hrs)
– Tugboat:
– 2,000 HP: JPY 140,000/hour (min 3 hours)
– 3,200 HP: JPY 210,000/hour
– Emergency standby: 50% of hourly rate
– Berthage:
– Main Pier: JPY 45,000/day for <150m LOA
- South Wharf: JPY 32,000/day
- Anchorage: JPY 18,000/day
- Mooring:
- Automatic mooring system: JPY 35,000/operation
- Manual: JPY 25,000 per line (min 4 lines)
- Quarantine:
- Standard inspection: JPY 52,000 (MHLW Notice 2024-5)
- Extended inspection: JPY 15,000 per additional hour
- Customs Clearance:
- Basic fee: JPY 22,000
- Cargo declaration: JPY 3,000 per bill
2. Operational Service Charges
– Garbage:
– Non-hazardous: JPY 12,000/m³
– Food waste: JPY 8,000/m³
– MARPOL Annex V compliance certificate required
– Surveys:
– On-hire: JPY 180,000 (includes draft survey)
– Off-hire: JPY 220,000 (with tank inspection)
– Fumigation:
– Methyl bromide: JPY 650,000 (24hr treatment)
– Phosphine: JPY 850,000 (72hr treatment)
– AQIS certification mandatory
– Fire Services:
– Standby: JPY 110,000/hour (min 4 hours)
– Actual deployment: JPY 450,000/hour
– ISPS:
– Level 1: JPY 25,000
– Level 2: JPY 55,000
– Audit documentation review: JPY 15,000
3. Utilities & Environmental
– Fresh Water:
– Potable: JPY 680/ton (min 20 tons)
– Technical: JPY 550/ton
– Hydrant pressure: 3.5 bar minimum
– Bunkering:
– IFO380: Platts Singapore + USD 25/ton
– MGO: Platts + USD 35/ton
– LNG: Spot price + 18% service fee
– Sludge:
– Oily waste: JPY 135,000/m³ (IOPP Certificate required)
– Bilge water: JPY 95,000/m³
– Sampling analysis: JPY 28,000 per test
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Bulk Cargo:
– Loading/unloading: JPY 3,200/ton (mechanical)
– Trimming: JPY 65,000/hour (Bobcat operation)
– Stockpile: JPY 1,200/ton/month
– Containers:
– 20′: JPY 4,800/TEU
– 40′: JPY 7,200/TEU
– Reefer plug: JPY 2,400/day
– Breakbulk:
– Steel coils: JPY 5,500/ton
– Project cargo: JPY 8,000/ton (min 5 tons)
5. Special Circumstances
– Icebreaking:
– JPY 350,000/day (Dec-Mar only)
– Requires 48h notice
– Storm Evacuation:
– Typhoon warning: JPY 200,000 evacuation fee
– Tug escort to safe anchorage: JPY 180,000/hour
– Medical Waste:
– Incineration: JPY 25,000/kg
– WHO certification required
Cost Optimization Protocol
1. Electronic pre-clearance reduces quarantine time by 50%
2. Bundled service packages available for regular callers
3. Off-peak discounts (10%) for operations 0000-0600 hrs
4. Green port incentives for LNG-fueled vessels
5. Volume rebates on cargo handling (>50,000 tons/year)
Safety Notices
– Mandatory VHF Ch12 for port communications
– Extreme weather surcharges published via JMA warnings
– Hazardous cargo operations require 12h pre-advice
– All crew changes must be pre-approved by Immigration Bureau
