Sentence examples for sea lane from inspiring English sources
noun
A regularly used route for ocean-going vessels.
The Sound has long been an important commercial sea lane.
Russia, however, now controls Crimea's Kerch Strait, a narrow sea lane connecting the Azov and Black seas.
Two sets of pirates get in two sampans and stretch a rope across a sea lane in the dark.
For Russia, which has big plans to develop the sea lane with trans-shipment hubs and other infrastructure, this is a double boon.
Tony Tan, Singapore's deputy prime minister, pointed out that a ship sunk in the right spot, where the sea lane is only 25m deep, "would cripple world trade".
The Indonesian archipelago and the Straits of Malacca - the world's busiest sea lane after the English Channel - have seen increased attacks.
China also needs open sea lanes.
But who is threatening to close sea lanes?
It needs accessible sea lanes and open markets.
"Without secure sea lanes and open skies, commerce cannot thrive.
Safeguarding international sea lanes is a key priority.
