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)
How to start Your Career in Merchant Navy?
Professional opportunities exist that offer people the chance to experience travel adventures and earn good earnings. An employment in the Merchant Navy…
Merchant Navy Jobs Rating
Merchant Navy Jobs participate in the operation of the ship and work in the deck, in the engineering, and supply departments. The nature of their duties…
How To Join Merchant Navy?
Merchant shipping is a common term often used to describe the merchant shipping industry. Its basic meaning is a fleet of ships used for commercial…
Average Merchant Navy Salary in the UK & USA
A UK Merchant Navy salary is determined based on rank position, experience level, ship type, and employment status between private shipping companies and…
Oceangate Titan Submersible Implosion
On June 18, 2023, the world watched in horror as news broke of the OceanGate Titan submersible’s catastrophic implosion . What began as an ambitious…
Things To Do At Sea Of Japan Coastline
Creating a travel guide for the Sea of Japan reveals a unique opportunity, as such resources remain surprisingly scarce. The region, often overlooked by…
Is the Flying Dutchman a real ship?
No ghost ship is more famous than the Flying Dutchman. The legend of the Flying Dutchman is rooted in history and popular culture, and the concept of…
Where Is The Red Sea?
The Red Sea is actually 2,350 km long and 350 km wide, with a depth of up to 3,000 meters in the central area and between 600 and 800 meters near the…
Chinese-Built Containership Fines Could Force Ocean Carriers Out of U.S. Trade
The shipping industry is on edge as potential fines on Chinese-built containerships threaten to reshape global trade routes. Some ocean carriers warn that…
Types of Sea Serpent in the Ocean
The vast oceans have always fascinated and excited mankind. They hold countless secrets, and nothing is more fascinating than the legend of the sea…
South China Sea or West Philippine Sea: What’s the Deal?
If you’ve ever wondered why the South China Sea (or West Philippine Sea) keeps popping up in the news, you’re not alone. This stretch of water in…
Davy Jones's Locker: The Origin of the Legend
Mariners told stories of Davy Jones, a sea monster who dragged sailors to the bottom of the ocean and imprisoned them there forever as punishment for…