1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory Fees)
Tonnage Dues: ¥0.32-0.52 per GT (MLIT Ordinance 28/2021, revised 2023)
Port Dues: ¥5,200-15,500 per call (Soma Port Regulation Art.12-3)
Pilotage (Shifting):
– Basic fee: ¥22,000-55,000 per movement
– Additional: ¥5,000/GT above 20,000GT (JSPS Standard)
Tugboat Fees:
– Harbor tugs: ¥55,000-125,000/hour (Min. 2 hours)
– Ocean-going tugs: ¥75,000-150,000/hour (Class NK certified)
Berthage:
– General cargo: ¥10,500-31,000/day
– Tanker berth: +15% surcharge
Mooring/Unmooring: ¥5,500-10,500 per operation (MOLSA Safety Standard)
Light Dues: Included in port dues (Post-2020 consolidation)
Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: ¥16,000-26,000
– Extended inspection: +¥8,000/hour (PHIS Japan)
Customs Clearance:
– Normal: ¥10,500-20,500
– Express: +50% surcharge (Customs Law Art.37-2)
Barge Handling: ¥32,000-62,000 per barge (200T capacity)
Hatch Operations:
– Mechanical: ¥5,500-10,500/hatch
– Manual: +20% labor surcharge
Trimming:
– Bulk carriers: ¥16,000-32,000/hour
– Special cargo: +25% (IMDG compliance)
Oil Boom:
– Standard deployment: ¥21,000-52,000/day
– Emergency deployment: 2x rate (SPCC Plan)
2. Service Charges (Operational Costs)
Garbage Disposal:
– Standard: ¥5,500-10,500/ton (MARPOL Annex V)
– Hazardous: 3x standard rate
On/Off Hire Survey:
– Standard: ¥52,000-105,000
– Class society: +30% (NK/ABS/LR)
Fumigation:
– Standard treatment: ¥105,000-310,000
– Aerial disinfection: +¥50,000 (MAFF Reg.)
Launch Service:
– Personnel: ¥3,500-8,500/trip
– Cargo: ¥6,000-12,000/trip
Fire Service:
– Standby: ¥21,000-52,000
– Active deployment: ¥105,000/hour (SOLAS Ch.II-2)
ISPS Charge:
– Level 1: ¥5,500-10,500
– Level 2: 2x rate (ISPS Code)
Fresh Water Supply:
– Potable: ¥550-850/ton (JIS K0101)
– Technical: ¥350-650/ton
Bunkering:
– Service fee: ¥10,500-21,000
– MFM calibration: ¥15,000 (ISO 22192)
Shore Power:
– Connection: ¥16,000-31,000
– Consumption: ¥85/kWh (60Hz)
Sludge Disposal:
– Oily waste: ¥21,000-52,000/ton
– Bio waste: ¥15,000-25,000/m³
Hold Cleaning:
– Dry bulk: ¥52,000-105,000/hold
– Grain standard: +20%
Ballast Water:
– Sampling: ¥31,000 (D2 Standard)
– Treatment: ¥105,000 (USCG Type Approved)
3. Agency & Crew Services
Ship Agency:
– Standard: ¥105,000-255,000
– 24/7 service: +30% (JSAA 2023)
Tallying:
– Day shift: ¥5,500-16,000/hour
– Night shift: +25% surcharge
Crew Logistics:
– Shore passes: ¥5,500/person
– Medical escort: ¥31,000 (IMO MLC)
Communications:
– Postage: Cost +10%
– Satellite: ¥8,500/MB (Inmarsat)
Immigration:
– Crew change: ¥21,000/person
– Detention: ¥52,000/day (if applicable)
4. Cargo Handling Charges
Cargo Dues:
– Dry bulk: ¥55-155/ton
– Liquid: ¥75-175/ton
Stevedoring:
– General: ¥3,500-8,500/ton
– Dangerous: 2x rate (IMDG Class)
Stowage:
– Manual: ¥2,500-5,500/ton
– Mechanical: ¥1,500-3,500/ton
Storage:
– First 72h: Free
– Thereafter: ¥550-1,550/ton/day
Lighterage:
– Standard: ¥8,500-16,000/ton
– Oversized: +50%
Container Services:
– CY handling: ¥2,750/TEU
– Reefer monitoring: ¥5,500/day
5. Passenger & Tourism Services
Embarkation:
– Gangway: ¥16,000/day (DNV certified)
– Security: ¥5,500/person (ISPS)
Tourist Fees:
– Port tax: ¥250/person
– Bus parking: ¥5,500/vehicle
6. Cost Optimization
– Pre-arrival notification discount: 5% (72h notice)
– Green port incentive: 10% for LNG/scrubber vessels
– Bulk discount: 15% for >5 annual calls
– Off-peak berthing: 20% discount (Nov-Mar)
– Electronic payment: 2% rebate
Safety Notices
– Mandatory PPE during all operations
– Double hull requirement for tankers >600T
– 24h pollution monitoring (Class NK)
– Emergency contact: Soma Port Control VHF Ch.16
– Storm surcharge waiver during typhoons
