Its earlier names were the Association Internationale Permanente des Congres de Navigation (AIPCN) until 1921, then as the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses (PIANC).
این انجمن تا سال ۱۹۲۱ با نام Association Internationale Permanente Des Congres De Navigation )AIPCN) شناخته می‌شدوبعدها Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses)PIANC) نام گرفت.