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 Is A Fast Rescue Boat?
A lifeboat is a floating craft used to rescue the crew and passengers of a ship in the event of an emergency. They can be either rigid or inflatable and…
Selection Of Marine Boilers During Ship Design
Today, marine boilers used on ships are primarily employed for auxiliary purposes, particularly on ships equipped with marine diesel engines or…
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
In the 18th century, ships sailing in international and coastal waters relied on Morse code to send distress signals to coastal authorities or nearby…
What is a Single Sideband (SSB) Radio?
SSB radios are used for maritime communications on ships and yachts. They are part of the global maritime distress and safety system established under the…
Powerful International Maritime Associations
The shipping industry is shaped and governed by powerful international associations that set global shipping standards and related regulations, influence…
Global Trade at Risk: Potential Impacts of an Iran-Israel War
Tensions are rising, and the world is anxiously watching the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Iran Closing the Strait of Hormuz: Implications?
The Middle East has become a boiling pot as tensions between Israel, Iran and the United States have reached unprecedented levels. The recent US strike on…
What are Hydrostatic Release Units?
Lifeboats and liferafts are essential for saving lives in emergencies. This article explores a fascinating aspect of the subject: Hydrostatic Release…
Things To Remember In Emergency Anchor Drop
Sea and environmental conditions are one of the important factors that affect the navigation of ships. Emergency dropping anchor may be necessary in the…
What are Standard Maritime Phrases?
Every ship requires a communication system to allow the crew and relevant personnel to communicate on technical matters: 1) Internally, regarding all…
What Is The Displacement Of A Ship?
Under normal conditions, water is an incompressible fluid, meaning that its density and volume remain constant regardless of pressure or applied forces.…
What are Freeing Ports On Ships?
For the weather decks of ships, drainage is crucial. Any form of water accumulation can cause a variety of problems, from sinking to interfering with…