On Oct. 31st,1964, the maritime law of Iran including 914 articles was put into effects, and on Jul. 3rd, 1966, the present ports and shipping organization together with its staff, budget and properties was separated from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
On Feb. 2nd, 1969, the organization gained the status of a legal entity and its functions, rights, and organizational chart were formally declared.
Internal regulations on financials transactions and on the employment of staff of the organization were approved respectively on 14 Jun. and 28 Jul, 1970. The organization was separated again from the Ministry of Finance and was transferred to the Ministry of Roads and transportation in 1974.