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)
Difference Between Bulkhead & Bulwark
What distinguishes bulwarks from bulkheads on shipboard platforms? The functionality of ship design, along with safety, depends on a comprehensive…
Why Seafarers Quit Their Seafaring Careers?
Every year, maritime academies around the world train thousands of new deck students and marine engineers. These young graduates come with the hope of…
Difference Between Merchant Navy & Defense Navy
Those who aspire to work in the maritime field often have a question in their mind: Merchant Navy or Navy? Although the careers in both fields are almost…
Average Merchant Navy Salary in US & UK
The Merchant Navy offers a thrilling career, blending high seas adventure with competitive salaries and global travel. Whether you’re eyeing a role as a…
How To Become Deck Officer in Merchant Navy?
Merchant mariners are a lucrative and exciting field of work that requires a great deal of commitment from the moment one enters a maritime academy,…
What is the CDC in the Merchant Navy?
If you are a sailor or want to be one, you may have heard of the term “CDC or Seaman’s Book ”. You may wonder what it is and why it is so important. Here,…
How To Become ETO In Merchant Navy?
Are you looking for a career in seafaring? Why not take advantage of the ETO scholarship to specialize in marine electronics training? The need for…
US Plans 100% Tariffs On Chinese-Made Port Cranes To Tackle Security Risks
In a significant move to bolster national security and reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has…
Duties of Chief Officer in Merchant Navy
Do you know about the duties of chief officer? A massive cargo vessel navigates massive ocean swells while transporting thousands of tons of international…
How To Become a Merchant Navy Officer?
Are you fascinated by the vastness of the ocean and dream of a career filled with adventure and challenges? If so, a career in the Merchant Navy could be…
Guide to Merchant Navy Ranks
Being in a job that requires high professionalism, any mishap can have serious consequences, hence the need for a Marine rank system to ensure a smooth…
Career Paths in the British Merchant Navy
Have you ever dreamed of sailing the seas, visiting new countries, and working on massive ships that carry goods or passengers around the world? A career…