1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0.45 JPY/GT for first 10,000 GT
– 0.35 JPY/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– 0.25 JPY/GT above 30,000 GT (NPA Ordinance No.12-2023)
– Port Dues:
– 18,000 JPY base fee + 3.5 JPY/GT (NPA Tariff Schedule 2024)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: 85,000 JPY (vessels <200m LOA) – Additional 1,200 JPY/m for length >200m (Japan Coast Guard Notice 2023-5)
– Tugboat Charges:
– 120,000 JPY/hour for <3,000 HP tugs – 180,000 JPY/hour for >3,000 HP tugs (Nanao Tugboat Association 2024 rates)
– Berthage Fees:
– General cargo berth: 15,000 JPY/24hr for <150m vessels
– Container terminal: 18,000 JPY/24hr (NPA Berthing Regulations)
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– 8,500 JPY/operation (standard lines)
– 12,000 JPY/operation (special moorings)
2. Safety & Environmental Charges
– Oil Boom Deployment:
– 250,000 JPY for tankers >20,000 DWT (NPA Environmental Protection Rule 15A)
– Firefighting Standby:
– 35,000 JPY/hour (minimum 4 hours)
– ISPS Security Fee:
– 22,000 JPY/vessel call (SOLAS Chapter XI-2 compliance)
– Waste Reception:
– Solid waste: 5,000 JPY/m³
– Oily waste: 8,500 JPY/m³ (Japan Waste Management Law)
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Handling:
– 4,200 JPY/TEU for gantry crane service
– 3,800 JPY/TEU for yard handling (NPA Container Terminal Tariff)
– Bulk Cargo:
– Grain: 1,200 JPY/MT
– Coal: 950 JPY/MT (JHTA Standard Rates 2024)
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1-3: +25% surcharge
– Class 4-9: +15% surcharge (IMDG Code compliance)
4. Crew & Administrative Fees
– Crew Clearance:
– 3,500 JPY/person (Immigration processing fee)
– Ship Agency Fee:
– 0.25% of total disbursements (min. 150,000 JPY)
– Port Health Inspection:
– 12,000 JPY/vessel (Quarantine Act enforcement)
5. Utility Services
– Fresh Water Supply:
– 350 JPY/ton (port pipeline)
– 420 JPY/ton (barge delivery)
– Shore Power:
– 85 JPY/kWh (available at Berths 5-8 only)
6. Special Circumstances
– Overtime Charges:
– Weekdays: +30% after 1700hrs
– Holidays: +50% all hours (Japan Port Labor Agreement)
– Winter Operations:
– Icebreaking surcharge: 150,000 JPY/day (Dec-Mar)
Cost-Saving Recommendations
1. Submit ETA 72hrs in advance for berth priority
2. Use NPA e-Clearance system to reduce paperwork fees
3. Consolidate waste disposal operations
4. Verify all invoices against NPA’s published tariff tables
5. Consider joining NPA’s Frequent Caller Program (5% discount after 10 calls/year)
Emergency Contacts
– Port Control: VHF Ch.16 (24/7)
