Muhammad Farooq
Senior Maritime Writer
Muhammad Farooq is a senior maritime writer at Marine Insight 360 with over a decade of experience covering the global shipping industry. His work spans marine engineering, seafarer careers, port operations, maritime law, and environmental regulation. He is particularly recognised for his accessible explanations of complex technical subjects — from the intricacies of ship propulsion systems to the evolving landscape of MARPOL compliance and IMO decarbonisation targets.
Before joining Marine Insight 360, Muhammad worked as a technical writer and editor for several maritime training organisations, where he developed a passion for making the sea industry understandable to cadets, officers, and shipping professionals alike. He holds a background in marine engineering technology and continues to draw on direct industry contacts to keep his reporting accurate and timely.
Articles by Muhammad Farooq(737)
What are the methods for updating charts on board?
The amendment and updating of nautical charts is an ongoing process. Once issued, navigational features, aids or other relevant information must be issued…
How Does A Wind Indicator Help With Navigation?
Wind indicators are used on ships and boats to determine the direction of the wind. It is also known as a "wind indicator". A wind indicator uses a wind…
What is the Equasis Shipping Database?
Equasis is an online database that aims to facilitate the exchange of information in the shipping industry. As an integrated information system, it…
Hydraulic Operation of Emergency Systems
Maintaining continuous power supply on board is one of the most important tasks during navigation. However, unavoidable accidents sometimes occur and the…
Insurance: What Seafarers Need to Know Before Purchasing
Insurance is a contract between an insurance company (or insurer) and an individual, where the company agrees to insure a specific risk for the individual…
Did You Know About World's Largest Ship Graveyard?
Located in the Gulf of Khambhat near the town of Alang in Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India, the Alang Shipbreaking Yard is known as the world's…
What Is An Echo Sounder?
Available ocean depth, the distance from mean water level to the seabed, is the basic criterion to consider. Estimating the depth of the seabed is crucial…
How Do Bow Thrusters Steer A Ship?
Navigating a ship through currents, winds, and tides is always a complex task. All three factors can cause the ship to drift sideways. The pilot must be…
Why Ship Generators Shut Down Immediately?
As the main engine of a ship, ship generators require regular maintenance and overhaul to ensure their efficient and safe operation. A responsible engine…
Understanding Ship Fin Stabilizers and How They Work
Fin stabilizers are located at the bottom of the hull and their function is to resist excessive rolling of the ship in any direction. Many sailors have…
Why is Merchant Navy Day celebrated?
Merchant Navy Day is an important holiday that celebrates gratitude and appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of seafarers. It is…
Best Cable Laying Vessels in the World
Cable-laying vessels are specialized vessels that lay underwater cables on the seabed or ocean floor. These cables are used for communications, data…