The Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran is to hold the 9th International Conference on Coasts, Ports and Marine Structures (ICOPMAS 2010) in cooperation with International Maritime Organizations, domestic and foreign organizations, universities, contractors and consulting engineers.

The overall theme of ICOPMAS 2010 is "Effects of Climate Change and Global Warming on Coasts, Ports and Marine Structures" and emphasizes on invigorating technical and specialized cooperation among all countries, especially coastal neighboring countries.