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)
Advanced Technologies That Ship Operators Can Use For Enhanced Security
Waterways are a vital mode of transportation for all economic sectors and the national economy as a whole. Countries with strong ports can easily handle…
World's Abandoned Oil Rigs
Hundreds of abandoned oil and gas facilities are located in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean, posing a threat…
How do ships generate power in sea?
A ship is like a floating city with all the advantages of a land-based city. Like a traditional city, a ship also needs all the basic services required…
How to Minimize the Risks of an Electrical Shock on a Ship?
Electrical safety on ships is critical to crew safety and the smooth operation of the ship. The harsh marine environment presents ships with unique…
How To Inspect And Maintain Ship Busbars?
Busbars are copper plates or bars used in ship main switchboards and emergency panels to conduct current from generators or from one electrical terminal…
Ship Motions - A Complete Guide
When a ship is on the high seas, it is subject to tremendous forces from all directions. Whether it is wave loads, structural stresses, wind forces, or…
Top 10 Largest Ship Propellers In The World
The world's largest propellers power large ships, facilitating maritime trade between global economies. A ship propeller is a rotating mechanism similar…
What is the IMSBC Code?
The carriage of solid bulk cargoes on board bulk carriers involves a number of risks that must be properly managed to ensure the safety of the vessel and…
Offshore Drilling: What, Why, And How?
Offshore drilling is the process of extracting oil from the ocean. Offshore drilling, also known as seabed drilling, is a complex process that promotes…
The Role of Hydrodynamics in Modern Ship Design
Imagine standing on the deck of a massive container ship as it slices through the ocean, moving thousands of tons of cargo with surprising grace and…
How are steel coils loaded onto ships?
It’s no secret that steel is a cornerstone of the global economy. This commonly used iron alloy is one of the most widely produced, manufactured,…
Top 10 Best Mining Ships in the World
Deep-sea mining is the extraction of precious minerals from the seafloor using advanced, specialized vessels. Mining ships are equipped with specialized…