| Apr. 1, 2015 | Merged with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), while continuing previous activities under the new name of Ocean Policy Research Institute, SPF. |
| Jul. 2014 | Received the Seventh National Maritime Award in the "Special Contribution to Marine-Based Development of Japan" category |
| Apr. 2013 | The Ship & Ocean Foundation (SOF) shifted its legal status to that of a General Incorporated Foundation. |
| Jul. 2008 | Officially granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council |
| Dec. 2006 | Compiled "The Ocean Policy Outline" and "Basic Ocean Law Outline" at the Basic Ocean Law Forum |
| Apr. 2006 | Began to serve as secretariat of the Basic Ocean Law Forum |
| Nov. 2005 | Compiled "The Proposal for the 21st Century Ocean Policy" |
| Apr. 1, 2005 | Renamed as the Ocean Policy Research Foundation, to carry out research in the fields of ocean policy, maritime transport, security studies, coastal management, marine environment, marine education, and maritime technology |
| Feb. 2004 | Publication of the first Ocean White Paper |
| Nov. 1, 2002 | Held 1st Ocean Forum |
| Apr. 1, 2002 | Founded the Institute for Ocean Policy within SOF |
| Apr. 1, 2001 | Took over administration of the WMU Sasakawa Fellowship Program from the Tokyo Foundation |
| Jul. 20, 2000 | Launched the "Ship and Ocean Newsletter" |
| Apr. 1, 2000 | Began a Think Tank Project for ocean affairs |
| Apr. 1, 1993 | Began joint research into the development of the Northern Sea Route (INSROP) |
| Jun. 16, 1992 | Completed development of the world's first super-conducting MHD-propulsion ship, YAMATO-1, and made a successful test voyage at Kobe Port |
| Apr. 1, 1991 | Began information gathering activities on overseas shipbuilding and started overseas cooperative operations |
| Sep. 10, 1990 | Changed its name from Japan Foundation for Shipbuilding Advancement to the Ship & Ocean Foundation (SOF) |
| Apr. 1, 1989 | Began activities related to development of CIM for the shipbuilding industry |
| Apr. 1, 1983 | Began activities to promote international exchanges and cooperation in the area of shipbuilding and transport |
| Nov. 1, 1981 | Established the IMO Library |
| Apr. 1, 1981 | Began R&D into shipbuilding and related technologies |
| Jul. 1, 1980 | Began R&D into ocean oil pollution prevention measures and marine environment technology |
| Apr. 15, 1977 | Began financing activities for non-profit organizations |
| Apr. 1, 1976 | Established the Library of Japan Foundation of Shipbuilding Advancement, undertook a remote sensing project, and commenced management and technology analysis activities and management seminars for small and medium-sized shipbuilding and related industries. |
| Dec. 18, 1975 | Founded as the Japan Foundation for Shipbuilding Advancement |