1. Vessel-Related ChargesÂ
– Tonnage Dues:
– Foreign vessels: KRW 1,250 per GT (Korea Coast Guard Notice 2024-01)
– Domestic vessels: 80% of foreign rate (Coastal Shipping Act Article 12)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: KRW 1,220 per GT
– Environmental surcharge: +5% for vessels >15 years old
(MPA Environmental Regulation 2023-05)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory zone: 12nm radius from port entrance
– Dangerous cargo premium: +25% (IMDG Class 1-9)
(KMPA Safety Directive 2024)
– Towage:
– Emergency towage: 3x standard rate
– Ice condition surcharge: +40% (Dec-Feb)
(Mokpo Tugboat Association Winter Navigation Rules)
– Berthage:
– Container berth: KRW 15,500 per 100GT/day
– Oil terminal: KRW 18,000 per 100GT/day
(MPA Berthing Tariff Revision 2024)
– Mooring:
– Multi-point mooring: +50% fee
– Deepwater mooring (＞15m): +30%
– Quarantine:
– Health inspection: KRW 155,000
– Food inspection: KRW 85,000 per sample
(KQIA Import Food Act Implementation)
– Customs:
– Electronic clearance: 10% discount
– Physical inspection: KRW 350,000 per hour
(KCS Modernization Act 2023)
– Barge Operations:
– Night operations: +35% (20:00-06:00)
– Hazardous material: +60%
– Hold Cleaning:
– Grain holds: KRW 2.5-5.2 million
– Chemical tanks: KRW 4.8-9.5 million
(Korea Cargo Hold Cleaning Association Standards)
2. Safety & Environmental Services
– Oil Spill Response:
– Tier 1 response (＜10 tons): KRW 8.5 million
– Tier 2 response (10-100 tons): KRW 25 million
(MPA Oil Pollution Contingency Plan)
– Fire Safety:
– Foam application: KRW 4.2 million/hour
– Chemical fire: KRW 6.8 million/hour
(KNFS Hazardous Materials Response Protocol)
– ISPS:
– Level 1: Base fee
– Level 2: +50%
– Level 3: +120%
(IMO ISPS Code Korea Implementation)
– Waste:
– Plastic waste: KRW 750,000/m³
– Food waste: KRW 320,000/m³
(MARPOL Annex V Korea Enforcement)
3. Crew Welfare Services
– Medical:
– Port doctor consultation: KRW 180,000
– Emergency evacuation: KRW 3.5 million
(MPA Maritime Health Regulation)
– Shore Leave:
– Transportation: KRW 25,000 per person
– Security escort: KRW 45,000/hour
(Port Security Ordinance Article 17)
4. Cargo Operations (2024 Revised Rates)
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain: KRW 540-1,650/ton
– Coal: KRW 580-1,720/ton
(Korea Bulk Terminal Operators Association)
– Container:
– Reefer plug-in: KRW 12,000/TEU/day
– IMDG handling: +15% surcharge
(MPA Container Terminal Regulations)
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1: KRW 9,800/ton
– Class 7: KRW 12,500/ton
(Nuclear Safety Act Special Provisions)
5. Special Situations
– Ice Breaking:
– Standby: KRW 2.8 million/day
– Active breaking: KRW 4.5 million/hour
(Korea Ice Navigation Service)
– Typhoon:
– Emergency mooring: KRW 1.2 million
– Storm preparation: KRW 650,000
(MPA Extreme Weather Protocol)
6. Cost Optimization (2024 Strategies)
– Bunkering:
– LSFO: Platts + USD 12/ton premium
– MGO: Platts + USD 18/ton
(KBIA Quarterly Market Report)
– Waste:
– Segregated waste: 20% discount
– Advance notification: 15% discount
(MPA Green Port Initiative)
Regulatory Compliance
– All fees align with:
– Korea Maritime Safety Tribunal Act
– IMO Resolution MSC.460(101)
– Port Logistics Development Act
– Verification Sources:
– Korea Maritime Port Administration (www.kmpta.or.kr)
– Mokpo Port Operations Center (24/7 contact via VHF Ch 16)
– Korea Classification Society (www.krs.co.kr)
Safety Critical Notes
– Pilotage mandatory for vessels >500GT
– Toxic gas checks required before enclosed space entry
– Port State Control inspection fees waived for clean inspections
– Emergency contact: Mokpo VTS +82-61-240-7114 (official number)
