ARCHIPELAGIC SEA LANES (ASL) Archipelagic Sea Lanes, as defined in UNCLOS, have been designated in the area of this chart. Vessels exercising archipelagic sea lanes passage shall not deviate more than 25 nautical miles from the charted axis line. The axis line of the ASL does not indicate the deepest water, any route or recommended track. For details see The Mariners Handbook (NP100) and Admiralty Sailing Directions.