1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– JPY 18.5/GT for first 10,000 GT
– JPY 14.2/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– JPY 9.8/GT above 30,000 GT
(MLIT Ordinance No. 573, revised 2023)
– Port Dues:
– General cargo: JPY 0.85/GT
– Tankers: JPY 1.10/GT
– Passenger ships: JPY 0.65/GT
(Port Regulations Law Article 22)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: JPY 150,000 (vessels < 200m LOA)
– Additional: JPY 3,500/m beyond 200m
– Night surcharge: 30% (2000-0600)
(Japan Coast Guard Notice No. 30-2023)
– Tugboat Charges:
– 2,400HP: JPY 85,000/hour
– 3,200HP: JPY 110,000/hour
– 4,000HP: JPY 135,000/hour
(Japan Harbor Transportation Association Standard 2024)
– Berthage Fees:
– General berth: JPY 1,200/m/day
– Oil terminal: JPY 1,500/m/day
– Max charge: 14 days continuous stay
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard operation: JPY 45,000 (4 lines)
– Additional lines: JPY 8,000/line
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (IALA Category 1)
– Quarantine Inspection:
– Standard inspection: JPY 85,000
– Extended inspection: JPY 120,000/hour
(Quarantine Act Article 6)
– Customs Clearance:
– Basic fee: JPY 65,000
– Overtime: JPY 25,000/hour
(Customs Law Article 62-2)
2. Service Charges
– Waste Disposal:
– Food waste: JPY 18,000/m³
– Operational waste: JPY 25,000/m³
– Hazardous waste: JPY 45,000/m³
(MARPOL Annex V Compliance Certificate required)
– Ship Inspection:
– Delivery/redelivery: JPY 350,000
– Condition survey: JPY 220,000
(ClassNK Standard Tariff)
– Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: JPY 75,000/hold
– Extended treatment: JPY 120,000/hold
(MAFF Approved Providers List 2024)
– Launch Service:
– Crew transfer: JPY 8,000/person
– Official transfer: JPY 15,000/person
– Firefighting Standby:
– Minimum 4 hours: JPY 420,000
– Additional: JPY 95,000/hour
– ISPS Charges:
– Level 1: JPY 60,000
– Level 2: JPY 120,000
(SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Implementation Guidelines)
3. Cargo Operations
– Cargo Dues:
– Bulk: JPY 55-600/ton (by commodity)
– Containers: JPY 850/TEU
– RO-RO: JPY 1,200/unit
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: JPY 3,500/man-hour
– Containers: JPY 4,200/TEU
– Bulk: JPY 2,800/man-hour
– Storage Charges:
– Open yard: JPY 1,200/day after 5 free days
– Covered warehouse: JPY 2,500/day
(MLIT Storage Regulations 2023)
4. Special Notes for Safety
– Mandatory pre-arrival declarations:
– Waste manifest (24h prior)
– Bunker report (12h prior)
– Crew list (6h prior)
– Emergency contacts:
– Port Control: VHF CH 16/12
– MRCC Kobe: +81-78-391-0119 (official)
