1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: ¥3.20 per GT for first 10,000 GT, ¥2.80/GT thereafter (MLIT Notice No.412/2023)
– Port Dues: ¥18,000 base fee + ¥120 per GT (Naoshima Port Ordinance Chapter 5)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: ¥85,000 for vessels 150-200m LOA, ¥110,000 for >200m
– Shifting: ¥45,000 per move (Japan Coast Guard Tariff JCG-2024-PILOT)
– Tugboat Fees:
– 3,000HP tug: ¥95,000/hour (first 2 hours), ¥75,000 thereafter
– 4,000HP tug: ¥120,000/hour (Naoshima Tugboat Cooperative rates)
– Berthage Fees: ¥1,850/meter/day (Commercial Berths), ¥2,200/meter/day (Specialized Terminals)
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥32,000 per operation (4 lines max, additional lines ¥8,000 each)
– Light Dues: Included in Port Dues (Japan Lighthouse Association exemption)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: ¥56,000
– Extended inspection: ¥28,000/hour (Quarantine Act Article 14-3)
– Customs Clearance: ¥12,500 per declaration (Customs Law Enforcement Regulation 2024)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥5,800/m³
– Operational waste: ¥8,200/m³ (Port Waste Management Plan 2024)
– Ship Inspection:
– Class survey: ¥450,000/day
– PSC inspection overtime: ¥25,000/hour after first 4 hours
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: ¥1.2 million
– Cargo holds: ¥280,000 per hold (Japan Pest Control Association rates)
– Launch Service: ¥15,000 per trip (max 12 passengers)
– Firefighting Standby: ¥65,000/hour (2 truck minimum)
– ISPS Charge: ¥85,000 per call (SOLAS Chapter XI-2 compliance)
– Fresh Water Supply: ¥220/ton (metered, 50 ton minimum)
– Bunkering:
– IFO380: Market price + ¥1,200/ton service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥1,500/ton (licensed suppliers only)
– Shore Power: ¥18,000/hour (6.6kV connection)
– Sludge Disposal: ¥32,000/m³ (Japan Waste Management Law compliance)
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: ¥380/ton
– Containers: ¥420/TEU (MLIT Cargo Handling Standards 2024)
– Stevedoring:
– Gang labor: ¥8,500/man-hour (day), ¥11,000 (night)
– Crane usage: ¥25,000/hour (ship’s gear), ¥45,000 (shore crane)
– Storage:
– Open area: ¥120/ton/day after 72hr free period
– Warehouse: ¥280/ton/day (temperature-controlled +40%)
– Dangerous Cargo: Additional 25% surcharge (IMO Class 1-9)
– Refrigerated Containers: ¥4,800/TEU/day for power supply
4. Passenger & Tourism Services
– Passenger Fee: ¥850/head (international), ¥420 (domestic)
– Cruise Terminal Charge: ¥180,000 for vessels <200m, ¥250,000 for >200m
– Baggage Handling: ¥320/piece (Japan Tourism Agency Standard)
5. Crew & Administrative Costs
– Crew Visa Processing: ¥12,000/person (Immigration Bureau rate)
– Medical Waste: ¥6,800/20kg container (special handling required)
– Agency Fees: 0.25% of total disbursements (Japan Shipping Agents Association)
– Port Clearance Documentation: ¥35,000 flat fee
Safety-Critical Notes
– All tankers must deploy oil booms during operations (¥15,000/10m section)
– Mandatory safety briefing for crew before cargo ops (¥20,000/session)
– Emergency equipment testing fee: ¥45,000 (quarterly requirement)
Cost Optimization Strategies
– Early notification discount: 10% reduction for 72hr advance arrival notice
– Bundled service packages available for regular callers
– Electronic payment reduces processing fees by 2.5%
