Loss Control

Available PDF Documents:

Hazards

Basic Packing Guide

Containerized Cargo

Marks and Symbols

Unit Loads

Stowing Cargo

Air Cargo

Marina and Yacht Club Guidelines to Prepare for Hurricane Season  – tailored hurricane preparation checklist for marina and yacht club owners and operators: includes risk prevention practices for facilities, employees, stored and non-owned vessels; lists best practices to create Hurricane Emergency Action Plan with actions to take in critical 72 hours before a hurricane strikes, as well as during and after hurricane; lists key contacts for ACE Commercial Marine Region Underwriting, ACE Marine Facilities , ACE Marine Advisory Services (loss control) and ACE Marine Claims.

Disaster Planning and Hurricane Preparedness - general reference for policyholders with goods stored in geographic locations at high risk for  windstorms: provides guidance in preparing for hurricanes; includes  “best practice” tips for before and during a hurricane; lists key contacts for ACE Marine Advisory Services (loss control) and ACE Marine Claims.

Marine Facilities Check Off Guide - a useful checklist to ensure loss prevention at your facility

Standards Regarding Connections Between Pleasure Boats and Marina AC Power Supply Systems - codes and standard marine practices relating to shore power connections

Dry Stack Boat Storage  - sprinkler system and other fire protection considerations for dry stack facilities

Suggested Electrical Inspection Standards - resources for a sound electrical system

Useful Websites

http://www.coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/initiatives/publications.html#1  Clean Marina Program

http://www.marinaassociation.org/  (Association of Marina Industries) a good resource for industry related topics and information

http://www.abycinc.org/lucas_ritz.pdf  Information regarding hazards associated with improper electrical systems in marinas  

http://www.nfpa.org (National Fire Protection Assocation) NFPA 303 - this portion of the National Fire Code deals with fire protection standards for marinas and boatyards