1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0.15 USD/GT for vessels under 10,000 GT
– 0.12 USD/GT for vessels 10,000-30,000 GT
– 0.10 USD/GT for vessels over 30,000 GT
– Based on DPRK Maritime Transport Law Article 12 (2020 Revision)
– Port Dues:
– 0.08 USD/GT for general cargo vessels
– 0.10 USD/GT for tankers
– 0.05 USD/GT for container ships
– Minimum charge: 500 USD per call
– Pilotage Fees:
– Arrival/Departure: 0.25 USD/GT (min 800 USD)
– Shifting: 0.15 USD/GT (min 500 USD)
– Compulsory for all foreign-flagged vessels
– Tugboat Fees:
– 1,200 USD/hour for 3,200 HP tugs
– 900 USD/hour for 2,400 HP tugs
– Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels > 150m LOA
– Berthage Fees:
– 5 USD/meter/day for general berths
– 7 USD/meter/day for oil terminal
– 24-hour calculation basis
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– 150 USD per operation (bow/stern counted separately)
– Night surcharge (2000-0600): +30%
– Light Dues:
– Included in port dues (DPRK Maritime Law Article 24)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: 300 USD per vessel
– Additional crew health checks: 20 USD/person
– Clearance Fees:
– Customs processing: 200 USD flat fee
– Cargo documentation: 50 USD per bill of lading
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– 50 USD/m³ for non-hazardous waste
– 120 USD/m³ for hazardous waste (MARPOL Annex V)
– On/Off Hire Survey:
– 500 USD for vessels under 20,000 DWT
– 800 USD for vessels over 20,000 DWT
– Fumigation:
– 300 USD per cargo hold
– Agricultural quarantine requirement
– Launch Service:
– 100 USD per trip (max 10 persons)
– Official port launch only
– Firefighting Standby:
– 200 USD/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– Required for hazardous cargo operations
– ISPS Compliance:
– Annual fee: 1,200 USD
– Daily security surcharge: 150 USD
– Fresh Water Supply:
– 5 USD/ton + 50 USD service charge
– Potable water certificate required
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + 5% service fee
– MGO: Market price + 7% service fee
– Only through state-approved suppliers
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– 1.20 USD/ton for general cargo
– 0.80 USD/ton for bulk commodities
– 15 USD/TEU for containers
– Stevedoring:
– 3.50 USD/ton for general cargo
– 2.80 USD/ton for bulk cargo
– 25 USD/TEU for containers
– Storage Charges:
– Open yard: 0.30 USD/ton/day
– Covered warehouse: 0.50 USD/ton/day
– Free period: 3 days
4. Special Notes for Safety Compliance
– All hazardous cargo operations require:
– Pre-approval from Port Authority
– 24-hour firefighting standby
– Double hull tanker requirement for oil products
– Mandatory pre-arrival documents:
– 72-hour advance notice
– Crew health declarations
– ISPS compliance certificate
5. Cost Optimization Strategies
– Submit complete documentation in advance to avoid delays
– Consolidate waste disposal operations
– Negotiate package rates through authorized agents
– Verify all charges against official tariff notices
