Ocean Marine Library

For More Detailed Information and Definitions

Welcome to the ACE Ocean Marine Library.

Click on any of the following options to learn more about Ocean Marine insurance:

• International Trade Terms (INCOTERMS) – information to help you interpret the primary terms used in foreign trade contracts.
• Notes & Comments on Ocean Cargo Insurance (coming soon) – view this brochure for information to help you better understand ocean cargo insurance.
• Glossary of Ocean Marine Terms – definitions for the most common terminology used in ocean marine insurance.
• Commercial Vessel Casualty Reporting – view this brochure for important information about commercial vessel marine casualties.
• ACE Cargo Policy Guide (coming soon)- view this brochure for important information about cargo policies from ACE USA, including declaring shipments, determining the value of insured goods – and more.
• Restrictive Insurance Measures – AIMU (American Institute of Marine Underwriters) – information about the countries and practices to which restrictive measures apply.
• Disaster Planning and Hurrican Preparedness  - this brochure provides a good reference for policyholders which may have goods stored in locations which are situated in “high risk geographic areas” relative to windstorm. We’ve designed this brochure for you to keep on hand, and provide guidance in preparing for hurricanes. It includes what we have found to be “best practice” tips and instructions of what to do before and during a hurricane.  A listing of the names and contact numbers for our Marine Advisory Services and ACE USA Marine Claims teams have been provided as well.