1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: 0.15-0.45 JPY per GT (Gross Tonnage) depending on vessel type (Onahama Port Authority Tariff 2024)
– Port Dues: 0.08-0.25 JPY per GT per call (MLIT Standard Port Charges)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Entry/Exit: 45,000-120,000 JPY based on LOA (50-300m)
– Shifting: 25,000-75,000 JPY per move
– Tugboat Fees:
– 80,000-150,000 JPY per hour (standard tug)
– 120,000-200,000 JPY per hour (high-power tug)
– Berthage Fees:
– General Cargo: 15,000-50,000 JPY per day
– Container Terminal: 20,000-60,000 JPY per day
– Mooring/Unmooring: 5,000-15,000 JPY per operation
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Coast Guard Notice No.12)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: 25,000 JPY
– Extended inspection: 50,000 JPY
– Customs Clearance: 15,000 JPY base fee + documentation charges
– Barge Hire: 30,000-80,000 JPY per hour (capacity dependent)
– Hold Cleaning: 50,000-200,000 JPY per hold
– Cargo Trimming: 5,000-15,000 JPY per hour (bulk carriers)
– Oil Boom: 100,000-300,000 JPY per deployment (mandatory for tankers)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Regular waste: 5,000 JPY per m³
– Special waste: 8,000 JPY per m³
– Ship Inspection:
– Class survey: 150,000 JPY base
– Condition survey: 75,000 JPY base
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: 300,000-500,000 JPY
– Partial: 150,000-250,000 JPY
– Launch Service: 10,000-25,000 JPY per trip
– Firefighting Standby: 50,000 JPY per hour (minimum 4 hours)
– ISPS Security: 20,000-50,000 JPY per call
– Fresh Water Supply: 200-300 JPY per ton
– Bunkering Service Fee: 5,000-15,000 JPY per operation
– Shore Power: 35-50 JPY per kWh (if available)
– Sludge Disposal: 15,000 JPY per m³ (Fukushima Prefecture rates)
– Waste Oil Reception: 20,000 JPY per m³
3. Crew and Administrative
– Crew Change Administration: 30,000 JPY per person
– Medical Waste Disposal: 10,000 JPY per kg
– Postage/Courier: At actual cost
– Telecommunications:
– Port phone: 500 JPY per minute
– Internet: 1,000 JPY per hour
– Agency Fees:
– Minimum: 150,000 JPY per call
– Standard: 0.2% of total disbursements
– Tally Services:
– Bulk cargo: 500 JPY per ton
– General cargo: 1,000 JPY per ton
4. Cargo Operations
– Cargo Dues: 50-150 JPY per ton (cargo type dependent)
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: 2,000-5,000 JPY per ton
– Containers: 1,500-3,000 JPY per TEU
– Stowage Planning: 50,000-100,000 JPY per vessel
– Storage Charges:
– First 3 days free
– Thereafter: 100-300 JPY per ton/day
– Lighterage: 30,000-80,000 JPY per barge trip
– Warehouse Usage:
– Covered: 500-1,000 JPY per m²/day
– Open yard: 200-500 JPY per m²/day
– Passenger Vessel Charges:
– Berthing: 20,000-40,000 JPY per call
– Passenger fee: 100-300 JPY per person
5. Special Circumstances
– Overtime Charges:
– Weekdays: +50% normal rate
– Holidays: +100% normal rate
– Emergency Repairs:
– Dockmaster approval required
– 100,000 JPY administration fee
– Weather Delays:
– First 12 hours free
– Thereafter 50% normal berthage
– Dangerous Cargo Surcharge: +20-50% on applicable fees
6. Cost Optimization
– Advance Notice: 10% discount for pre-booked tugs/pilots
– Bulk Discounts: Available for regular callers (5-15%)
– Waste Management: Consolidated disposal reduces fees by 20%
– Bunker Planning: Compare prices with nearby ports (Sendai/Kashima)
– Documentation: Complete paperwork in advance to avoid delays
7. Important Notes
– All prices exclude 10% consumption tax
– Currency conversion: 1 USD ≈ 150 JPY (2024 average)
– Winter surcharge (Dec-Feb): +15% on marine services
– Contingency reserve: Recommend 10% buffer for unexpected charges
– Dispute resolution: Onahama Port Administration Office handles fee appeals
