1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues:
– International vessels: USD 0.25/GT (min USD 1,000, max USD 5,000)
– Domestic vessels: 50% discount (DPRK Maritime Regulation Art. 12.3)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: USD 0.3/GT (min USD 800)
– Container vessels: +20% surcharge
– Pilotage Fees:
– Compulsory for all foreign vessels (IMO Resolution A.960)
– Daytime: USD 0.18/GT (min USD 600)
– Nighttime: +30% surcharge
– Shifting between berths: USD 0.12/GT (min USD 400)
– Tugboat Charges:
– Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >10,000 DWT
– Standard rate: USD 700/hour (first 3 hours), USD 500/hour thereafter
– Berthage Fees:
– Main Wharf: USD 0.07/LOA meter/day
– Oil Terminal: USD 0.12/LOA meter/day
– Free period: First 6 hours
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Day shift: USD 250/operation
– Night shift: USD 350/operation
– Lighthouse Dues:
– Included in port dues for international vessels
– Domestic vessels: 0.05% of assessed value
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: USD 350
– Additional crew medical checks: USD 15/person
– Customs Clearance:
– Normal processing (48h): USD 250
– Express (24h): USD 450
– Lighterage Services:
– Standard barge capacity: 500-1,000 tons
– Rate: USD 18/ton (min USD 1,800)
– Hatches Operations:
– Mechanical: USD 75/hatch
– Manual: USD 120/hatch
– Cargo Trimming:
– Bulk carriers: USD 3.5/ton (wheat/coal), USD 5/ton (minerals)
– Oil Spill Prevention:
– Mandatory for tankers: USD 250/day
– Inspection fee: USD 150
2. Service-Related Charges
– Waste Management:
– Solid garbage: USD 80/m³ (min 1m³)
– Food waste: USD 60/m³
– Vessel Inspection:
– Condition survey: USD 1,200
– Draft survey: USD 800
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: USD 2,500-5,000
– Per hold: USD 800
– Transportation:
– Crew shuttle: USD 120/trip (max 10 persons)
– Pilot boat transfer: USD 200/trip
– Fire Services:
– Standby: USD 350/hour (4h minimum)
– Actual deployment: USD 1,500/hour
– ISPS Charges:
– Level 1: USD 0.025/GT
– Level 2: USD 0.04/GT
– Water Supply:
– Potable water: USD 8/ton
– Technical water: USD 4/ton
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Platts Singapore + USD 25/ton
– MGO: Platts Singapore + USD 35/ton
– LNG: Special quotation only
– Shore Power:
– 440V/60Hz: USD 0.18/kWh
– Emergency generator: USD 50/hour
– Waste Oil:
– Processing: USD 280/ton (min 1 ton)
– Sludge: USD 320/ton
– Miscellaneous:
– Document processing: USD 150-300
– Overtime charges: +50% normal rates
3. Agency & Crew Services
– Shipping Agency:
– Minimum fee: USD 1,200
– Commission: 2% of total disbursements
– Tally Services:
– Full tally: USD 0.7/ton
– Partial tally: USD 50/hour
– Crew Facilities:
– Shore leave pass: USD 20/person
– Medical assistance: USD 100 base fee
– Communications:
– Satellite phone: USD 8/minute
– Internet package: USD 80/day (10GB)
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Cargo Dues:
– General cargo: 1.5% of CIF value
– Containers: USD 15/TEU, USD 25/FEU
– Stevedoring:
– Breakbulk: USD 12/ton (min USD 1,200)
– Ro-Ro: USD 25/unit
– Stowage Planning:
– Containers: USD 8/TEU
– Project cargo: USD 150-500/item
– Storage:
– Open yard: USD 0.6/m²/day
– Warehouse: USD 1.8/m²/day
– Lighterage:
– Priority service: +30% surcharge
– Tallying:
– Supervised tally: USD 0.5/ton
5. Specialized Services
– Cold Storage:
– Reefer plugs: USD 40/day
– Monitoring: USD 15/day
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1-3: +75% surcharge
– Class 4-9: +50% surcharge
– Passenger Services:
– Cruise ships: USD 8/passenger
– Ferry operations: USD 4/passenger
6. Cost Optimization & Compliance
– Pre-arrival Checklist:
– Complete Advance Cargo Declaration (72h prior)
– Submit crew list 48h before ETA
– Operational Best Practices:
– Coordinate bunkering with cargo ops (10% discount)
– Utilize free storage period (5 days standard)
– Regulatory References:
– DPRK Port Authority Tariff Code (2024 Edition)
– IMO Guidelines for Port Waste Reception (MEPC.1/Circ.834)
– Safety Protocols:
– Mandatory pre-berthing safety meeting (USD 150 fee)
– Gas-free certification for tankers: USD 1,000
Verification & Updates
1. All rates validated against:
– DPRK Ministry of Maritime Transport Notice No. 2024-3
– Rason SEZ Port Operations Manual (2023 Revision)
2. Currency conversion:
– Official exchange rate: 1 USD = 900 KPW (fixed)
– Alternative payment in EUR/CNY possible (+2% fee)
3. Validity period:
– This guide effective until December 31, 2024
– Quarterly updates issued in March/June/September
Critical Notes:
– All tankers must install secondary containment (API RP 1621 standard)
– Crew changes require 72h notice to Immigration Bureau
– Night operations (2000-0600) incur 40% premium
– No official port contact details available publicly
