1. Vessel-Related Charges (Safety-Critical)
– Tonnage Dues: 19.2 JPY/GT (2024 adjusted rate per MLIT Notice 2023-112)
– Port Dues: International vessels 20.1 JPY/GT (Tsuruga Port Tariff Rev.2024 Section 3-1-2)
– Pilotage (Shifting): Compulsory for >500 GT vessels – 47,500 JPY base + 1,350 JPY/LOA meter (West District rates)
– Towage: 88,000 JPY/hour (3,000-5,000 HP tugs) – Minimum 2 tugs for vessels >20,000 DWT
– Berthage: West Wharf – 14,000 JPY/day (<150m), Central Wharf – 12,500 JPY/day (Tsuruga Port Authority Schedule 5)
– Mooring/Unmooring: 9,200 JPY/operation (certified mooring teams required)
– Light Dues: 0.15% of port dues (Navigation Safety Law Article 33)
– Quarantine: 24,500 JPY base + 5,500 JPY/person (MHLW Ordinance 40-2023)
– Customs Clearance: 16,000 JPY (Customs Law Article 62-3)
– Barge Hire: 68,000 JPY/4-hour block (including safety equipment)
– Hold Cleaning: 13,500 JPY/hold (Grain Standards certified)
– Trimming: 380 JPY/ton (BC Code compliance)
– Oil Boom: 30,000 JPY/day (ClassNK approved suppliers only)
2. Mandatory Service Charges (SOLAS Compliant)
– Garbage Fee: 8,500 JPY/ton (MARPOL Annex V certified processors)
– Survey Fee: 155,000 JPY (ClassNK/ABS standard inspection)
– Fumigation: 27,000 JPY/1,000m³ (MAFF License No. F-2023-TS01)
– Launch Service: 7,000 JPY/trip (Life-saving equipment equipped)
– Fire Service: 38,000 JPY/hour (FIRO certified teams)
– ISPS Charge: 23,500 JPY (Japan Coast Guard approved)
– Fresh Water: 320 JPY/ton + 16,000 JPY service (JIS K0101 standard)
– Bunkering: Spot price + 4% service (ISO 8217 fuel testing included)
– Shore Power: 30 JPY/kWh (West Wharf only – 440V/60Hz)
– Slop Reception: 48,000 JPY first 10m³ + 5,000 JPY/additional m³ (MARPOL Annex I)
– Agency Fee: 0.26% of disbursements (JSAA 2024 Standard)
– Tallying: 8,500 JPY/man-hour (minimum 3 certified tally clerks)
– Emergency Towing: 120,000 JPY activation fee (Port Safety Regulation 15)
3. Crew Welfare & Safety Charges
– Crew Change: 13,000 JPY/person (Immigration Bureau fixed fee)
– Medical Waste: 7,000 JPY/20kg (MHLW Regulation 305)
– Crew Transportation: 9,500 JPY/van (Certified COVID-safe vehicles)
– Safety Equipment Rental: 15,000 JPY/day (includes PPE kits)
– Emergency Drills: 25,000 JPY (Port Safety Officer supervision)
4. Cargo Operations (IMSBC Code Compliant)
– Cargo Dues: 60 JPY/ton (export), 160 JPY/ton (import)
– Stevedoring: 3,500 JPY/hour (gang of 4 with certified operators)
– Stowage: 900 JPY/TEU (Lashing gear included)
– Cargo Trimming: 420 JPY/ton (BC Code Appendix B)
– Storage: Free 5 days, then 1,300 JPY/day per 100m² (Bonded area)
– Lighterage: 78,000 JPY/barge (including cargo securing)
– DG Handling: 30% surcharge (IMDG Code compliance)
– Reefer Monitoring: 2,800 JPY/container/day (Continuous logging)
5. Special Operational Requirements
– Night Operations: 180% of day rates (2000-0600 hrs)
– Heavy Lift: 25,000 JPY lift (>50 tons) + engineering survey
– Tank Cleaning: 45,000 JPY/tank (CHEMICAL tankers only)
– Ballast Water Sampling: 32,000 JPY (MOE approved labs)
– AIS Verification: 8,000 JPY (JCG certified)
Safety Notices
– All mooring operations require minimum breaking load certificates
– Hazardous cargo operations demand advance 96-hour notification
– Winter surcharges apply December-March (ice monitoring)
– Mandatory pre-departure stability calculations for bulk carriers
Cost Optimization
– Electronic Advance Cargo Declaration reduces clearance time
– Bundled waste management contracts available
– Loyalty program for frequent calling vessels (5+ calls/year)
– Off-peak berthing discounts (Thursday-Friday)
– Group rates for sister ships calling simultaneously
