It's daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped by and instructed him to go to the plaza at noon to receive an important message. But with the recent defeat of...

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The Suez Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, accounting for almost 12 per cent of all global trade, but for six days it was blocked by a skyscraper-sized container ship.



For almost a week the Ever...

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Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature behind the Model Ships used by captains in training centers. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where we discover how U.S. Navy warships navigate the Panama and Suez Canals, using precision systems like electric mules and tugboats. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks....

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel as we examine two of the greatest shipping channels ever built. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this mysterious...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a new episode on how massive container ships negotiate the Panama Canal, one of the busiest and most important waterways in the world. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea...

How overflowing River Nile is forcing thousands to survive on edge of canalSource: The Independent

The Bohinj Museum Train offers a remarkable journey through Slovenia's Triglav National Park and the scenic Bača and Soča Valleys, starting from Jesenice and ending in Nova Gorica. This historic steam train, featuring actors in period...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this episode, we explore the marvel of engineering that is the Panama Canal. Stretching 51 miles to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, this canal is critical for global trade,...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature about how gigantic ships bolstered Southeast Asia's local maritime industries after being decommissioned along the beaches.



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