1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: ¥3.50 per GT for first 10,000 GT, ¥2.80 per GT thereafter (Miyagi Prefecture Port Authority Ordinance No. 42, 2023)
– Port Dues: ¥0.80 per GT for international vessels, ¥0.50 per GT for domestic (Kesennuma Port Tariff 2024)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: ¥85,000 for vessels <150m LOA
– Additional ¥5,000 per meter over 150m (Japan Maritime Pilots Association)
– Tugboat Fees:
– 1,200HP tug: ¥120,000/hour
– 2,400HP tug: ¥180,000/hour (Kesennuma Tugboat Co. rate card)
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berth: ¥15,000 per day for <5,000 GT
– Fishing berth: ¥8,000 per day (Port Facility Usage Regulations)
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥25,000 per operation (max 4 lines)
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Coast Guard Notice 2023-15)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: ¥45,000
– Extended inspection: ¥75,000 (MHLW Ordinance 37)
– Customs Clearance: ¥32,000 per declaration (Japan Customs Tariff)
– Barge Hire: ¥65,000/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Hold Cleaning: ¥18,000 per hatch (Kesennuma Port Services)
– Cargo Trimming: ¥850 per ton for bulk cargo
– Oil Boom: ¥3,500 per meter deployed (Environmental Protection Division)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥5,000/m³
– Operational waste: ¥8,500/m³ (Port Waste Management Plan)
– Ship Inspection:
– Class survey: ¥150,000/day
– PSC inspection: ¥85,000 (ClassNK rates)
– Fumigation: ¥120,000 per hold (Japan Plant Protection Act compliance)
– Launch Service: ¥15,000 per trip (Port Authority approved)
– Firefighting Standby: ¥25,000/hour (Kesennuma Fire Department)
– ISPS Security: ¥12,000 per vessel call (Port Facility Security Plan)
– Fresh Water: ¥300/ton (port hydrant supply)
– Bunkering:
– IFO 180: Market price + ¥1,500/ton service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥2,000/ton (Approved suppliers)
– Shore Power: ¥35/kWh (Tohoku Electric Power)
– Sludge Disposal: ¥18,000/m³ (MARPOL compliant)
– Agency Fees: 1.2% of total disbursements (JSAA standard)
– Tallying: ¥850 per Bill of Lading (JETCO rates)
3. Crew-Related Costs
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: ¥8,500 per crew
– Seaman’s book endorsement: ¥5,000 (Immigration Bureau)
– Medical Services:
– Doctor visit: ¥25,000
– Emergency evacuation: Actual cost (Port Clinic)
– Crew Transportation:
– Airport transfer: ¥35,000/van
– Local trips: ¥5,000/hour (Approved providers)
– Communication:
– SIM cards: ¥3,500 (local carriers)
– Postage: Standard Japan Post rates
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: ¥50/ton for general cargo (Port Tariff)
– Stevedoring:
– Breakbulk: ¥1,200/ton
– Containers: ¥850/TEU (Stevedores Union)
– Storage:
– Open yard: ¥150/ton/day
– Warehouse: ¥350/ton/day (Port Logistics)
– Lighterage: ¥1,800/ton (Barge operators)
– Cargo Securing:
– Containers: ¥800 per lashing
– Project cargo: By arrangement
– DG Handling: 30% surcharge on base rates (DG Handling Guidelines)
5. Special Services
– Ice Breaking: ¥250,000/day (winter only)
– Salvage Standby: ¥180,000/day (approved contractors)
– Dive Services: ¥85,000/hour (Port Authority approved)
– Emergency Repairs: Case-by-case (Approved shipyards)
Safety Critical Notes
– All tankers must deploy double-layer oil boom during operations
– Gangway watch mandatory for all vessels at berth
– Hot work requires Port Fire Department permit
– Night operations require prior approval
