1. Vessel-Related Charges (Updated per KPA Circular 2024-06)
– Tonnage Dues:
– ¥0.85/GT for first 10,000 GT
– ¥0.65/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– ¥0.45/GT beyond 30,000 GT
– 15% surcharge for LPG/LNG carriers (Ibaraki Port Regulation Art.12)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: ¥120,000 (vessels <5,000 GT)
– ¥25,000 per additional 1,000 GT
– Night entry surcharge (2000-0600): 20%
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory zone: Outside breakwater (MLIT Notice No.593)
– Basic fee: ¥92,000 (up to 200m LOA)
– Additional: ¥1,500 per meter beyond 200m
– Cancellation fee: 50% if <12h notice
– Towage (Kashima Tugboat Association 2024 Rates):
– 3,200HP: ¥310,000/hour (min 2 hours)
– 4,800HP: ¥420,000/hour
– Emergency standby: ¥85,000/hour
– Berthage:
– North Terminal: ¥1,480/meter/day (Tankers)
– South Terminal: ¥1,250/meter/day (Dry Bulk)
– Free period: First 6 hours after berthing
2. Safety & Environmental Charges
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– Minimum 200% of vessel LOA (KPA Environmental Code)
– Rate: ¥920/meter/day (KPA Approved Contractors List)
– Fire Services:
– Standby: ¥210,000/hour (4-man team)
– Actual firefighting: ¥850,000/hour (min charge)
– ISPS Compliance:
– Level 1: ¥65,000
– Level 2: ¥120,000 + security patrols ¥35,000/hour
3. Cargo Operations (Kashima Stevedores Union Tariff)
– Bulk Cargo Handling:
– Loading: ¥18.50/ton (mechanical)
– Unloading: ¥22.80/ton (grab)
– Trimming: ¥6.20/ton
– Container Operations:
– Quay crane: ¥12,500/hour
– Yard handling: ¥850/TEU
4. Crew Services
– Medical Waste Disposal:
– ¥9,200/20kg container (MHLW Regulation 42)
– Biohazard surcharge: ¥15,000
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: ¥3,800/person
– COVID testing: ¥12,500/person (if required)
5. Utility Services
– Potable Water:
– Pipeline: ¥380/ton (min 50 tons)
– Barge delivery: ¥450/ton
– Shore Power:
– 6.6kV: ¥95/kWh
– Connection fee: ¥55,000
6.Critical Safety Notes
– Mandatory pre-arrival declarations:
– Dangerous goods (24h prior)
– Waste inventory (Port Waste Management Plan)
– Navigation restrictions:
– Max draft: 16.5m (tide dependent)
– Air draft: 55m (bridge clearance)
Cost Optimization
– Volume discounts available for:
– Regular calling vessels (>6 calls/year)
– Green ship certified vessels
– Off-peak operations (2200-0600)
– Penalties to avoid:
– Late documentation submission: ¥85,000
– Improper waste segregation: ¥120,000
