1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0.85 KRW/GT for first 10,000 GT
– 0.65 KRW/GT for 10,001-30,000 GT
– 0.45 KRW/GT above 30,000 GT
– (KPA Regulation No.2023-07, Annex 1)
– Port Dues:
– Base fee: 1.2 KRW/GT (min 500,000 KRW)
– Additional 0.3 KRW/GT for hazardous cargo
– 50% discount for vessels in transit <24hrs – Pilotage: – Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
– Daytime: 0.28 KRW/GT (min 550,000 KRW)
– Night (2000-0600): +30% surcharge
– Cancellation fee: 50% if <12hr notice
– Towage:
– Standard vessels: 2 tugs @ 950,000 KRW/hr each
– VLCC/ULCC: 3 tugs @ 1,200,000 KRW/hr
– Minimum 3-hour charge
– Berthage:
– Commercial berths: 1,500 KRW/meter/day
– Oil terminal: 2,800 KRW/meter/day
– Free period: First 6 hours
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– <200m LOA: 250,000 KRW/operation – >200m LOA: 400,000 KRW/operation
– Emergency unmooring: 2x standard rate
2. Safety & Environmental Charges
– Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: 1,500,000 KRW/day
– Emergency deployment: 3,000,000 KRW initial
– (MOF Ordinance 2021-45)
– Fire Services:
– Standby crew: 1,500,000 KRW/4-hour shift
– Equipment rental:
– Fire pump: 600,000 KRW/day
– Foam system: 1,200,000 KRW/day
– Waste Management:
– Solid waste: 85,000 KRW/m³ (min 1m³)
– Hazardous waste: 120,000 KRW/barrel
– Food waste: 55,000 KRW/m³
– (KPA Environmental Directive 2023-2)
3. Cargo Operations
– Container Handling:
– Standard 20′: 35,000 KRW
– 40′: 60,000 KRW
– Reefer: +15,000 KRW
– Bulk Cargo:
– Loading: 9,000 KRW/ton
– Unloading: 11,000 KRW/ton
– Trim: 5,000 KRW/ton
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1-3: +40% surcharge
– Class 4-9: +25% surcharge
– Special handling fee: 200,000 KRW
4. Crew Services
– Medical Waste:
– Incineration: 80,000 KRW/box (20kg)
– Documentation fee: 25,000 KRW
– Crew Changes:
– Immigration processing: 70,000 KRW/person
– COVID testing: 150,000 KRW/test (if required)
5. Utility Services
– Potable Water:
– Standard delivery: 9,000 KRW/ton
– Emergency delivery: 15,000 KRW/ton
– Minimum 20 tons
– Shore Power:
– Connection: 1,200,000 KRW
– Usage: 380 KRW/kWh
– Certified vessels only
6. Regulatory References
– Korea Port Authority Act (2023 Revision)
– Marine Environment Management Act
– Port Logistics Promotion Act
– Customs Act Article 47-3 (2022 Amendment)
Critical Safety Notes:
1. All tankers must deploy oil boom before operations (MOF Regulation 2021-12)
2. Firefighting equipment must meet KOMSA standards
3. Hazardous cargo operations require port captain approval
4. Night navigation restricted for vessels >250m LOA
7. Special Situation Charges
– Icebreaking:
– Standby charge: 5,000,000 KRW/day
– Active breaking: 15,000,000 KRW/day
– Salvage Operations:
– Daily rate: 25,000,000 KRW
– Minimum 3-day engagement
8. Passenger Vessels
– Port Fees:
– International: 1,800 KRW/pax
– Domestic: 1,200 KRW/pax
– Terminal Charges:
– Gangway service: 300,000 KRW/call
– Security screening: 150,000 KRW/hour
9. Documentation Fees
– Cargo Manifest: 50,000 KRW
– Ship Stores Declaration: 30,000 KRW
– Crew List Processing: 20,000 KRW
10. Operational Reminders:
1. Submit ETA through KPA e-Port system
2. Hazardous cargo declarations required 96hrs in advance
3. Waste delivery receipts must accompany departure clearance
4. Night operations require prior port authority approval
Official Contacts:
– KPA 24hr Operations Center
– Port Control VHF: Channel 16/12
– Customs Hotline: 125 (from Korean phones)
