Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Ocean

1. The continuous body of salt water that covers more than 70% of the earth's surface; the high seas; the open sea. See SEA. 2. Any of the principal geographic divisions of this body. ( There are generally considered to be five oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic.

ocean bill of lading

See BILL OF LADING.

ocean bill of lading.

A negotiable bill of lading used in shipment by water. - Often shortened to ocean bill.

ocean marine insurance

See INSURANCE.