Why Do MASSIVE Ships Play Chicken?

Join our Exclusive Community over on Patreon:   / casualnavigation   ------------------ABOUT THIS VIDEO------------------ In this video, we investigate the shipping manoeuvre used in the Houston Ship Channel, the Texas Chicken. The Texas Chicken uses the interaction forces between two vessels and the banks of the channel to allow large ships to safely pass. --------------JOIN OUR COMMUNITY--------------- Join our new community of maritime enthusiasts: ★   / casualnavigation   When you join, you will become part of an Exclusive Community, gain Early Access to our YouTube videos*, receive Exclusive Content* and have influence over Community Videos* *Everyone becomes a part of our community, but additional rewards will depend on the tier you select. ---------------------WITH THANKS---------------------- ★ Images used under license from shutterstock.com Cars - MicroOne / Shutterstock.com Oil Tanker - Nerthuz / Shutterstock.com Suez Canal Map - Peter Hermes Furian / Shutterstock.com ------------------------DISCLAIMER------------------------- All content on this channel is provided for entertainment purposes only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the content is accurate and up to date, it remains the responsibility of the viewer to determine its accuracy and validity. The content should never be used to substitute professional advice or education.