International Association of Ports and Harbours(IAPH) was formed in 1955 and head quarters is in Tokyo with an objective to Promote the interest of ports worldwide through strong member relationships, collaboration and information-sharing that help resolve common issues, advance sustainable practices and continually improve how ports serve the maritime industries.
IACS was founded on September 11, 1968, in Hamburg, Germany they are the technical body formulating precise rules for the construction of ships in line with IMO regulations.
Although IACS is a non-governmental organization, it also plays a role within the International Maritime Organization (IMO), for which IACS provides technical support and guidance and develops unified interpretations of the international statutory regulations developed by the member states of the IMO.
