1. Vessel-Related Charges (Mandatory)
– Tonnage Dues:
– 0.5 JPY/GT for vessels <5,000 GT – 1.2 JPY/GT for 5,001-10,000 GT – 2.5 JPY/GT for 10,001-20,000 GT – 4.0 JPY/GT for >20,000 GT
(Japan Port Regulations Law Article 22-3, MLIT Notice No.412)
– Port Dues:
– Entry fee: 15,000 JPY base + 0.8 JPY/GT
– Daily stay: 7,000 JPY for <100m LOA, 12,000 JPY for >100m
(Tanabe Port Ordinance Chapter 5)
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory zone: All vessels >500 GT or LOA >50m
– Base fee: 58,000 JPY (up to 10,000 GT) + 250 JPY/GT excess
– Night surcharge (2000-0600): +30%
(Maritime Safety Law Article 34-2)
– Tugboat:
– Minimum 2 tugs for >10,000 GT
– Standard rate: 180,000 JPY/hour (3,000 HP tug)
– Emergency standby: 120,000 JPY/hour
(Japan Harbor Tugboat Association 2024 Tariff)
2. Operational Service Charges
– Mooring/Unmooring:
– 18,000 JPY/operation (4 ropes)
– Additional rope: 3,000 JPY/rope
(Port Labor Agreement 2023)
– Quarantine:
– Standard inspection: 15,000 JPY
– Extended inspection: 25,000 JPY/hour
– Medical waste disposal: 8,000 JPY/kg
(Quarantine Act Article 6)
– Bunkering:
– IFO 380: Market price + 3.5% service fee
– MGO: Market price + 4% service fee
– Bunker survey: 45,000 JPY (optional)
(JISEA Bunkering Code 2023)
3. Cargo Handling Charges
– Container Handling:
– 2,200 JPY/TEU (gate move)
– 2,800 JPY/TEU (ship-to-shore)
– Reefer plug: 1,500 JPY/hour
– Bulk Cargo:
– Loading/unloading: 1,800 JPY/ton
– Trimming: 900 JPY/ton
– Sampling: 12,000 JPY/lot
4. Special Services
– Emergency Response:
– Oil spill response team: 500,000 JPY mobilization
– Fireboat standby: 350,000 JPY/hour
(Japan Coast Guard Directive SP-045)
– Ship Repair:
– Hot work permit: 20,000 JPY
– Dockyard access: 15,000 JPY/day
(Tanabe Port Safety Regulations)
– Critical Notes:
1. All charges exclude 10% consumption tax
2. USD exchange rate fixed at port office daily
3. Non-compliance penalties may apply per:
– ISPS Code (up to 1,000,000 JPY)
– MARPOL (up to 5,000,000 JPY)
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