1. Vessel-Related Charges (Safety-Critical Operations)
Tonnage Dues: JPY 15.5/GT foreign, JPY 10/GT domestic (MLIT Ordinance 218-1950 Art.9).
Port Dues: JPY 12/GT foreign, JPY 8/GT domestic + 10% hazardous cargo surcharge.
Pilotage: JPY 45,000/move (day), JPY 67,500/move (night) – compulsory >500GT.
Tugboat: JPY 80,000/hour (2 tug minimum for vessels >150m LOA).
Berthage: JPY 1,200/meter/day (General Cargo Pier), JPY 1,500 (Oil Terminal).
Mooring: JPY 25,000/operation (certified mooring teams required).
Light Dues: Included since 2020 (JPHA Circular 2020-3).
Quarantine: JPY 50,000 + JPY 15,000/person for health checks.
Customs: JPY 30,000 + JPY 1,000/container (automated system discount available).
Barge: JPY 150,000/day (300DWT capacity standard).
Hatch Operations: JPY 20,000/hatch (certified stevedores only).
Trimming: JPY 35,000/hour (gas-free certification required for tankers).
Oil Boom: JPY 100,000 deployment + JPY 10,000/hour standby (MARPOL compliance).
2. Environmental & Safety Charges (Mandatory)
Garbage: JPY 5,000/m³ (separated waste streams required).
Surveys: JPY 120,000 (class society attendance JPY 85,000 additional).
Fumigation: JPY 300,000 (licensed contractors only).
Launch: JPY 15,000/trip (lifeboat transfer prohibited).
Fire Patrol: JPY 60,000/hour (mandatory for hot work).
ISPS: JPY 8/GT (continuous monitoring fee JPY 25,000/day).
3. Vessel Services (Certified Providers)
Water: JPY 200/m³ + testing fee JPY 8,000 (potable certificate).
Bunkers: Platts Japan MOPS + JPY 5,000 (MFM calibration required).
Shore Power: JPY 30,000 + JPY 50/kWh (IEC/ISO 80005-1 compliant).
Waste: JPY 10,000/m³ (hazardous waste 3x rate).
Sludge: JPY 15,000/m³ (pre-treatment sampling required).
Provisions: 15% markup (cold chain handling JPY 3,000/ton).
4. Agency & Miscellaneous
Sundries: JPY 5,000 (receipt threshold JPY 50,000).
Agency: 0.15% disbursement (minimum JPY 150,000).
Tallying: JPY 1,500/man-hour (JIS Z 8404-1 compliant).
Bank Guarantee: 1.5% of estimated total (minimum JPY 500,000).
5. Crew Operations (IMDG Compliance)
Crew Changes: JPY 25,000/person (advance manifest submission).
Medical: JPY 8,000/kg waste + JPY 150,000 emergency standby.
Repatriation: JPY 450,000 (including body preservation if required).
Training: JPY 12,000/person for mandatory safety briefings.
6. Cargo Handling (OCIMF Standards)
Cargo Dues: JPY 80/ton (general), JPY 200 (IMO Class 1).
Stevedoring: JPY 1,200/ton (container), JPY 1,500 (breakbulk).
Stowage: JPY 600/ton (standard), JPY 1,200 (project cargo).
Trimming: JPY 400/ton (bulk), JPY 800 (precision).
Storage: JPY 300/ton/day (after 72h free period).
Lighterage: JPY 800/ton (minimum 100t lot).
Tally: JPY 500/ton (independent verification available).
7. Special Services
Emergency Response: JPY 500,000 mobilization (SIGTTO guidelines).
Diving Operations: JPY 350,000/hour (certified commercial divers).
Heavy Lift: JPY 1,200/ton (cranes >100t capacity).
Icebreaking: JPY 1.8 million/day (winter operations).
Safety-Critical Cost Controls:
1. Pre-arrival checklists reduce inspection fees by 20%
2. Bundled safety services (fire+tug+boom) 12% discount
3. Electronic submission of IMO documents waives JPY 15,000 processing fee
4. Continuous port stays >7 days qualify for 8% berthage reduction
5. Green port incentives: 5% rebate for ISO 14001 certified vessels
6. Advanced waste declaration reduces handling fees by JPY 3,000/m³
7. Night navigation waivers available for LNG carriers (saves JPY 120,000)
Operational Notes:
– All hazardous operations require 72h prior notice
– Night operations (2000-0600) incur 35% surcharge
– Emergency services must be pre-arranged through port control
– Vessels >300m LOA require additional tugs (cost +50%)
– Chemical tankers must submit SDS before bunkering
– Gangway watchmen mandatory (JPY 4,000/hour)
– Freshwater sampling takes minimum 4 hours (included in connection time)
