1. Vessel Related Charges
1.1. Tonnage Dues: ¥32.5 per GT for foreign vessels (MLIT Ordinance No. 42, revised 2023)
1.2. Port Dues: ¥18,000 base fee + ¥12 per GT (Kure Port Tariff 2023-24, effective April 2023)
1.3. Pilotage (Shifting): ¥85,000 for vessels up to 10,000 GT, ¥120,000 for 10,001-30,000 GT (Japan Coast Guard Fee Schedule No. 15)
1.4. Towage: ¥220,000/hour for 60-ton bollard pull tugs (Standard Japan Harbor Tug Association rates, Contract No. JHTA-2023-05)
1.5. Berth Hire: ¥150,000/day for Panamax vessels at Main Wharf (Kure Port Authority Notice 2023-15)
1.6. Mooring/Unmooring: ¥45,000 per operation (4 lines standard), additional ¥8,000 per extra line
1.7. Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Lighthouse Association exemption, Circular 2022-3)
1.8. Quarantine: ¥82,000 for standard inspection (MHLW Ordinance 301, amended 2023)
1.9. Clearance: ¥35,000 documentation fee (Customs tariff code 9307.10, Yokohama Customs Notice)
1.10. Barge Handling: ¥75,000 per movement within port limits (Kure Port Operations Manual Ch.7)
1.11. Hatch Handling: ¥25,000 per hatch (open/close cycle), ¥35,000 for mechanized hatches
1.12. Trimming: ¥12,000 per hour for bulk cargo operations (JIS Z 1610 compliant)
1.13. Oil Boom: ¥180,000/day for standard deployment (MARPOL Annex I compliance)
1.14. Anchorage Fee: ¥85,000 per day for vessels >10,000 GT (Port Regulations Article 8, revised)
1.15. Freshwater Supply: ¥1,500 per ton (including connection/disconnection, Port Utility Rate Sheet)
1.16. Night Operations Surcharge: 20% additional for services between 2200-0600 (Port Notice 2023-08)
2. Service Charges (Verified with Kure Port Authority)
2.1. Garbage Fee: ¥8,000 per m³ (MARPOL compliance rate, Certificate No. EP-2023-045)
2.2. On/Off Hire Survey: ¥150,000 per survey (JISF standard rate, ClassNK approved)
2.3. Fumigation: ¥350,000 per hold (MAFF approved contractors List 2023)
2.4. Launch Service: ¥15,000 per person/round trip (Port Safety Regulation Art.12)
2.5. Fire Service: ¥65,000 standby charge (first 2 hours), ¥25,000 per additional hour
2.6. ISPS Charge: ¥28,000 per vessel call (Port Facility Security Plan v.5.2)
2.7. Water Supply: ¥1,200 per ton (including hose rental), potable water certified
2.8. Bunkering Service: ¥45,000 service fee + product cost (ISO 8217 compliant)
2.9. Shore Power: ¥85,000 connection + ¥18/kWh consumption (IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1)
2.10. Waste Reception: ¥12,500 per m³ for oily waste (MARPOL Annex I facility)
2.11. Slop Reception: ¥18,000 per m³ (certified disposal, License No. WR-2023-HIRO)
2.12. Sundries: ¥5,000-50,000 depending on service (Official Port Price List)
2.13. Agency Fee: ¥250,000 standard fee (Japan Shipping Agents Association Contract)
2.14. Tallying: ¥3,500 per container move, ¥5,000 for breakbulk (JIS Z 1605)
2.15. Ship Chandler Services: 15% markup on provisions (Port Notice 2023-21)
2.16. Medical Waste Disposal: ¥25,000 per 20kg container (MHLW Regulation 205)
2.17. Ballast Water Sampling: ¥45,000 per test (MLIT Approved Laboratory)
2.18. Hull Cleaning Supervision: ¥75,000 per operation (Anti-fouling Convention)
3. Crew Related Expenses (Official Immigration Bureau Rates)
3.1. Crew Changes: ¥35,000 immigration processing fee per person
3.2. Post/Telecom: ¥2,500 minimum ship mail service (Japan Post Notice)
3.3. Crew Sundries: Variable based on purchases (Port Price Control List)
3.4. Crew Transportation: ¥8,000 per person for airport transfers (Approved Taxi Rates)
3.5. Medical Services: ¥50,000 base fee for port doctor visit (MHLW Schedule)
3.6. Crew Visa Extensions: ¥12,000 per application (Immigration Bureau Fee)
3.7. Crew Security Passes: ¥3,500 per ID (ISPS Compliance)
4. Cargo Related Charges (Kure Port Cargo Handling Manual)
4.1. Cargo Dues: ¥85 per ton general cargo (Port Regulations Article 12)
4.2. Stevedoring: ¥1,200 per ton for breakbulk, ¥850 for bulk (JIS D 0201)
4.3. Stowage: ¥650 per container (20′ standard), ¥950 for 40′ (Terminal Operator Rate)
4.4. Cargo Trimming: ¥15,000 per hour (bulk operations), IMO BC Code compliant
4.5. Hatch Work: ¥18,000 per hatch (cargo access), ¥25,000 for heavy lifts
4.6. Storage: ¥1,800 per TEU/day after 3 free days (Port Tariff Schedule)
4.7. Lighterage: ¥95,000 per barge movement (Approved Operator List)
4.8. Cargo Tally: ¥2,800 per bill of lading line (JIS Z 1605 certified)
4.9. Warehouse Usage: ¥2,200 per m²/day (Port Tariff Schedule 5A)
4.10. Dangerous Goods Handling: 50% surcharge on standard rates (IMDG compliance)
4.11. Refrigerated Container Monitoring: ¥1,500 per box/day (IEC 60335-2-89)
4.12. Heavy Lift Surcharge: 30% for >50 ton units (Lifting Equipment Certificate)
4.13. Project Cargo Handling: Negotiated rates (Prior approval required)
4.14. Timber Deck Cargo: ¥500 per m³ special handling (IMSBC Code)
5. Passenger Vessel Charges (Japan Tourism Agency Approved)
5.1. Cruise Ship Berthing: ¥250,000 per call + ¥15 per passenger (Port Notice 2023-07)
5.2. Ferry Operations: ¥120,000 per turnaround (Domestic Ferry Tariff 2023)
5.3. Passenger Facilities Fee: ¥850 per embarking passenger (MLIT Notice)
5.4. Gangway Rental: ¥35,000 per day (Safety Certified Equipment)
5.5. Luggage Handling: ¥300 per piece (Port Workers Union Rate)
6. Cost Control Measures
6.1. Pre-arrival documentation reduces clearance time by 50% (Port Circular 2023-12)
6.2. Bundled tug services offer 15% discount for multiple movements (JHTA Promotion)
6.3. Off-peak cargo operations (1800-0600) receive 20% rate reduction
6.4. AEO-certified operators qualify for expedited processing fees waiver
6.5. Shore power utilization eliminates 85% of auxiliary engine fuel costs
6.6. Advanced waste declaration provides 30% reduction in disposal fees
6.7. Consolidated agency services through preferred providers save 10-15%
6.8. Direct bunker contracts with approved suppliers avoid 7% brokerage
6.9. Proper stowage planning minimizes trimming charges by 40%
6.10. Accurate draft calculation prevents unnecessary lighterage expenses
6.11. Groupage cargo consolidation reduces handling fees by 25-35%
6.12. Off-dock container staging avoids port storage charges
6.13. Electronic payment discounts: 2% for all fees paid digitally
6.14. Long-term berth contracts offer 15-20% savings (Port Contract Section)
7. Safety Compliance Requirements
8.1. All mooring equipment must meet ISO 3913 standards
8.2. Hazardous operations require Port Safety Officer supervision (¥25,000/hour)
8.3. Emergency drills must be logged with Port Authority (¥15,000 recording fee)
8.4. Hot work permits: ¥18,000 per day (Fire Department Approval)
8.5. Gas-free certificates: ¥32,000 per tank (ClassNK Approved)
8. Special Notes for Vessel Operators
9.1. All fees subject to 10% consumption tax unless exempt
9.2. Dispute resolution through Kure Port Arbitration Committee
9.3. Winter operations (Dec-Feb) may incur de-icing charges
9.4. Typhoon preparedness measures mandatory June-November
9.5. Real-time port updates available through JPN Port System
