1. Vessel-Related Charges
– Tonnage Dues: ¥1.5-¥3.5 per GT (Gross Tonnage) depending on vessel type (MLIT 2024 tariff)
– Port Dues: ¥0.8-¥1.2 per GT for first 24hrs, then ¥0.3-¥0.6 per GT daily (Sasebo Port Authority)
– Pilotage Fees:
– Basic fee: ¥45,000 for vessels under 10,000 GT
– Additional ¥2,500 per meter over 120m LOA
– Shifting: ¥35,000 per movement (Japan Coast Guard regulated)
– Tugboat Fees:
– Standard tug: ¥85,000/hour (minimum 2 hours)
– High-power tug: ¥120,000/hour
– Berthage Fees:
– Commercial berths: ¥12,000-¥25,000 per day based on LOA
– Naval berths: Special rates apply
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– Standard vessels: ¥15,000 per operation
– Large vessels (>200m): ¥25,000 per operation
– Light Dues: Included in port dues (Japan Lighthouse Association)
– Quarantine Fees:
– Standard inspection: ¥32,000 per vessel
– Extended inspection: ¥75,000 (Ministry of Health)
– Customs Clearance: ¥18,000 administrative fee (Japan Customs)
– Barge Services: ¥60,000-¥150,000 per day depending on capacity
– Hold Cleaning: ¥8,000-¥15,000 per hatch
– Oil Boom: ¥40,000 per day rental (MARPOL compliant)
2. Service Charges
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥5,000 per m³
– Operational waste: ¥8,000 per m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥15,000 per m³
– Ship Inspection:
– Class survey: ¥150,000-¥300,000
– PSC inspection: ¥85,000
– Fumigation:
– Full vessel: ¥250,000-¥400,000
– Cargo holds: ¥50,000 per hold
– Launch Service:
– Personnel transfer: ¥12,000 per trip
– Supply transfer: ¥25,000 per trip
– Firefighting Standby: ¥65,000 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
– ISPS Charges: ¥45,000 per port call
– Fresh Water Supply: ¥300 per ton + ¥15,000 service fee
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + ¥8,000 service fee
– MGO: Market price + ¥10,000 service fee
– Shore Power: ¥25,000 connection fee + ¥500/kWh
– Sludge Disposal: ¥20,000 per ton
– Waste Oil Disposal: ¥35,000 per ton
3. Crew & Agency Fees
– Crew Change:
– Immigration processing: ¥5,000 per crew
– Transportation: ¥15,000 per person
– Post/Telecom:
– Ship mail handling: ¥3,000 per item
– Internet access: ¥10,000 per 24hrs
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.25% of total disbursements
– Minimum fee: ¥150,000
– Stevedoring:
– General cargo: ¥800 per ton
– Bulk cargo: ¥600 per ton
– Container: ¥1,200 per TEU
4. Cargo-Related Charges
– Cargo Dues: ¥200 per ton (import/export)
– Loading/Unloading:
– General cargo: ¥1,200 per ton
– Bulk cargo: ¥900 per ton
– Containers: ¥1,500 per TEU
– Stowage/Trimming:
– Bulk cargo: ¥400 per ton
– Breakbulk: ¥600 per ton
– Storage:
– First 3 days free
– Thereafter: ¥50 per ton/day
– Lighterage: ¥80,000 per barge movement
– Tallying: ¥300 per ton (optional)
5. Additional Charges
– Warehouse Usage:
– Covered: ¥70 per m²/day
– Open: ¥40 per m²/day
– Passenger Vessels:
– Port fee: ¥150 per passenger
– Terminal fee: ¥80 per passenger
– Ship Chandler:
– Provisioning: 15% markup on supplies
– Cash advance: 2% fee
– Emergency Repairs:
– Dry dock: ¥500,000 daily minimum
– Afloat repairs: ¥150,000 daily minimum
– Navigation Services:
– Special pilotage: ¥75,000 per service
– Icebreaking: Not applicable (Sasebo is ice-free)
6. Cost Control Strategies
– Advanced Notice: 10% discount for pre-booked services
– Volume Discounts: Available for >5 annual calls
– Off-Peak Berthing: 15% discount Nov-Feb
– Waste Management: Pre-treatment reduces fees by 20-30%
– Bunkering: Compare prices through JAFPA members
– Agency Contracts: Fixed annual fee arrangements
– Cargo Optimization: Mixed cargo discounts available
– Energy Efficiency: Shore power reduces auxiliary fuel costs
