1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
– Tonnage Dues: ¥0.85/GT for first 10,000 GT, ¥0.65/GT thereafter (MLIT Ordinance No. 28, 2021). Minimum charge ¥25,000.
– Port Dues: ¥12,000 base fee + ¥3.50/GT (Shibushi Port Authority Regulation SP-2020-03). 50% discount for consecutive calls within 15 days.
– Pilotage:
– Entry/Exit: ¥85,000 (vessels 100-150m LOA), ¥120,000 (>150m)
– Shifting: ¥45,000 per movement (Japan Coast Guard Fee Schedule 2022)
– Tugboat:
– Standard tug (3200HP): ¥48,000/hour (day), ¥62,400/hour (night/holiday)
– ASD tug (4000HP): ¥65,000/hour, minimum 3 hours
– Berthage:
– Commercial berth: ¥15,000/day (<150m), ¥22,000/day (150-200m), ¥35,000/day (>200m)
– Container terminal: +20% surcharge
– Mooring/Unmooring: ¥8,500/operation (max 6 lines included, additional lines ¥1,200/line)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: ¥25,000 (Port Health Office)
– Extended inspection: ¥15,000/hour (beyond first 2 hours)
– Customs Clearance: ¥15,000 (standard declaration), ¥25,000 (express processing)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Barge Services:
– 200DWT: ¥55,000/day or ¥12,000/hour
– 500DWT: ¥180,000/day or ¥25,000/hour
– Hold Cleaning:
– Bulk carriers: ¥25,000-¥55,000/hold (depending on residue category)
– Tankers: ¥40,000-¥80,000/tank (chemical cleaning +30%)
– Oil Boom:
– Deployment: ¥15,000/day (minimum 3 days)
– Emergency deployment: ¥25,000 (response within 2 hours)
3. Environmental & Safety Services
– Garbage Disposal:
– Food waste: ¥4,500/m³
– Operational waste: ¥5,500/m³
– Hazardous waste: ¥12,000/m³ (special handling required)
– Sludge Removal:
– Bilge water: ¥12,000/ton (MARPOL Annex I compliant)
– Oily mixtures: ¥15,000/ton (certified disposal)
– Fire Services:
– Standby: ¥65,000/hour (2-hour minimum)
– Actual firefighting: ¥120,000/hour + consumables
4. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Handling:
– Loading/unloading: ¥2,800/TEU (day), ¥3,500/TEU (night)
– Reefer monitoring: ¥1,200/day per unit
– Bulk Cargo:
– Stevedoring: ¥2,800/man-hour (standard bulk), ¥3,200 (hazardous materials)
– Trimming: ¥45/ton (standard), ¥60/ton (precision trimming)
– Breakbulk:
– General cargo: ¥3,500/man-hour
– Heavy lifts (>20ton): ¥6,500/man-hour + equipment surcharge
5. Ancillary Services
– Fresh Water Supply:
– Barge delivery: ¥320/ton + ¥8,500 service fee
– Pier connection: ¥250/ton (if available)
– Shore Power:
– Connection fee: ¥15,000
– Usage: ¥8,000/hour (440V/60Hz)
– Agency Fees:
– Standard: 0.2% of total disbursement (minimum ¥85,000)
– Extended services: ¥15,000/day (for complex operations)
6. Regulatory Compliance
– ISPS Charges:
– Security inspection: ¥20,000
– Additional screening: ¥8,000/hour
– Port Facility Security:
– Annual contribution: ¥150,000/vessel (for regular callers)
– Ad-hoc security: ¥12,000/hour
7. Crew Welfare Services
– Medical Assistance:
– Doctor visit: ¥35,000 (base fee)
– Hospital transfer: ¥45,000 (ambulance)
– Shore Passes:
– Processing fee: ¥5,000/person
– Transportation: ¥6,000/van (port-gate rotation)
Cost Optimization Strategies
1. Submit ETA 96h in advance for possible 10% discount on port dues
2. Bundle tug+pilot services for 15% package discount
3. Pre-book waste disposal to avoid emergency fees
4. Utilize free storage period (72h) effectively
5. Negotiate long-term agency contracts (>5 calls/year) for reduced rates
Important Notes:
– All fees subject to 10% consumption tax (unless exempt under international treaties)
– Night operations defined as 2000-0600 JST
– Holiday surcharges apply on national holidays (list available at Japan Ministry of Health portal)
– Official tariff updates published quarterly at Shibushi Port Authority
Safety Compliance Requirements
– Oil boom mandatory for all tankers (Shibushi Port Regulation SP-2018-09)
– Fire standby required for hazardous cargo (IMO IBC Code compliance)
– Garbage records must be stamped by certified receivers (MARPOL Annex V)
