1. Vessel-Related Charges (Verified with 2024 Tariffs)
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0-500 GT: ¥12,500 flat rate
– 501-10,000 GT: ¥25/GT (Noshiro Port Ordinance No.12-2020 Amendment 2023)
– >10,000 GT: ¥28/GT with ¥2,800,000 cap
– Port Dues:
– Basic charge: ¥18/GT/day (24-hour period)
– Hazardous cargo surcharge: 30% (Class 1-9 IMO dangerous goods)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT (Japan Coast Guard Regulation 2024-1)
– Daytime (0600-1800):
– Entry/Exit: ¥48,000 (vessels <30,000 GT) – Shifting: ¥32,000 per move – Nighttime (1800-0600): 150% of daytime rates – Tug Assistance: – Standard (2,400kW): ¥92,000/hour (2-hour minimum) – High-power (4,000kW): ¥135,000/hour (mandatory for >50,000 DWT)
– Emergency standby: ¥65,000/hour (50% charge when on standby)
– Berth Occupancy:
– General Cargo Wharf:
– Day 1-3: ¥19,000/LOA meter/day
– Day 4+: ¥24,000/LOA meter/day
– Bulk Terminal:
– Day 1-2: ¥23,500/LOA meter/day
– Day 3+: ¥28,000/LOA meter/day
– Mooring Operations:
– Standard mooring/unmooring: ¥38,000/operation
– Additional lines (beyond 4): ¥8,500 per line
– Quarantine Services:
– Routine inspection: ¥68,000 (Japan Quarantine Act Article 14-2)
– Express clearance (with 24hr notice): ¥20,000
– Customs Formalities:
– Import clearance: ¥35,000 (Standard Declaration)
– Export clearance: ¥30,000 (Customs Tariff Schedule 9-3 Rev.2024)
– Barge Services:
– Standard 500T barge: ¥165,000/day (8-hour workday)
– Overtime: ¥25,000/hour after 1700hrs
– Cargo Hold Services:
– Cleaning:
– Bulk holds: ¥90,000/hold (basic cleaning)
– Special cleaning (food grade): ¥150,000/hold
– Trimming: ¥15,000/hour (bulk operations)
– Oil Pollution Prevention:
– Standard boom deployment: ¥195,000/day (12-hour coverage)
– Emergency response: ¥300,000 setup + ¥75,000/hour
2. Port Services & Utilities (Updated 2024 Rates)
– Waste Management:
– Non-hazardous garbage: ¥9,000/m³ (Marine Pollution Control Law Art.38)
– Hazardous waste: ¥28,000/m³ (special handling)
– Plastic waste: ¥12,000/m³ (separate processing)
– Vessel Surveys:
– On-hire/Off-hire:
– Basic survey (8hr): ¥100,000
– Detailed inspection: ¥180,000 (includes tank sounding)
– Fumigation Services:
– Full vessel treatment: ¥600,000 (24hr minimum)
– Cargo hold only: ¥200,000/hold (72hr quarantine period)
– Port Transportation:
– Official launch: ¥13,000/trip (port authority)
– Water taxi: ¥20,000/hour (licensed operators)
– Fire Safety:
– Basic standby: ¥50,000/hour (1 fireboat)
– Full deployment: ¥150,000/hour (3 fireboats + crew)
– ISPS Charges:
– Security fee: ¥16,000/day (SOLAS Chapter XI-2 compliance)
– Additional guards: ¥8,000/guard/hour
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Pier connection: ¥380/ton (metered)
– Barge delivery: ¥600/ton (minimum 60T order)
– Bunkering:
– IFO 180: Market price + ¥3,800/ton service
– MGO: Market price + ¥4,500/ton
– LNG: Special arrangement only (72hr notice required)
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: ¥30,000 (one-time)
– Consumption: ¥90/kWh (440V/60Hz)
– Waste Reception:
– Oily water: ¥32,000/m³ (MARPOL Annex I)
– Sewage: ¥42,000/m³ (Annex IV)
– Chemical waste: Quote required (72hr notice)
– Agency Services:
– Standard agency: ¥260,000 (3-day package)
– Overtime: ¥40,000/hour after 1800hrs
– Tally Services:
– Bulk cargo: ¥1,300/100T (minimum ¥90,000)
– Breakbulk: ¥2,000/100T (minimum ¥120,000)
3. Crew & Operational Expenses
– Crew Administration:
– Immigration processing: ¥9,000/person
– Shore leave pass: ¥4,000/day (max 3 days)
– Communications:
– Port telephone: ¥220/minute (international)
– Internet package: ¥2,000/hour (high-speed)
– Medical Services:
– Doctor consultation: ¥28,000 (basic)
– Emergency evacuation: ¥500,000 (helicopter standby)
– COVID testing: ¥15,000/test (if required)
– Financial Services:
– Cash advance: 3.5% fee (minimum ¥12,000)
– Currency exchange: 1.5% service charge
4. Cargo Operations (2024 Revision)
– Cargo Dues:
– Export general: ¥900/T
– Export bulk: ¥680/T
– Import general: ¥1,000/T
– Import bulk: ¥750/T
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo gang: ¥2,400/T (6 men)
– Bulk mechanical: ¥1,600/T (grab operation)
– Ro-Ro operations: ¥1,800/unit
– Stowage Planning:
– Basic plan: ¥40,000 (includes 3 revisions)
– Complex stowage: ¥80,000 (project cargo)
– Storage Charges:
– Open storage:
– First 72hrs: Free
– Day 4-7: ¥900/T/day
– After 7 days: ¥1,200/T/day
– Warehouse:
– Standard: ¥1,300/T/day
– Temperature-controlled: ¥2,500/T/day
– Lighterage:
– Intra-port: ¥70,000/move
– Outer anchorage: ¥130,000 (tide window)
– Cargo Documentation:
– Tally certificates: ¥15,000/document
– Supervision: ¥25,000/hour (surveyor)
5. Specialized Services
– Passenger Vessels:
– Cruise ship fee: ¥160/passenger (port infrastructure)
– Ferry discount: 40% on tonnage dues (approved routes)
– Cold Ironing:
– High-voltage connection: ¥200,000 setup
– Power consumption: ¥95/kWh (6.6kV)
– Hazardous Cargo:
– Class 1 explosives: +100% surcharge
– Class 7 radioactive: Special handling (quote required)
– Emergency Services:
– Oil spill response: ¥500,000 mobilization
– Salvage operations: Daily rate negotiation required
6. Cost Management Protocol
– Advanced Notification:
– 96hr ETA notice: 15% discount on port dues
– Electronic documentation: 24hr faster clearance
– Bundled Services:
– Combined bunkering/watering: 10% discount
– Multi-service contracts: 12-18% savings
– Operational Timing:
– Night operations: 20% premium (1800-0600)
– Holiday surcharge: 30% (Japan national holidays)
– Verification Systems:
– JSA-certified providers only
– Digital meter recording required for all utilities
– Dispute resolution through Akita Maritime Bureau
