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)
IALA Buoyage System - All Types Defined
Developing a IALA Buoyage system worldwide is essential for safe navigation at sea. Just as traffic lights guide drivers on roads, buoys, and lighthouses…
What Is World's 14th Largest Cruise Ship?
MSC World Europa is the 14th largest cruise ship in the world. As the flagship of MSC Cruises' world class, it boasts an impressive array of features and…
MSC Irina: World’s Biggest Cargo Ship
The world's biggest cargo ship, MSC Irina, has entered operation. It is the largest container ship in terms of TEU capacity (more than 24,300) and is one…
What Are Types of Waves Ocean?
The ocean and waves are so wonderful and important to those who surf and have fun in one of nature’s most amazing playgrounds. However, for surfing…
Seawise Giant: World’s Biggest Ship
In the 1980s, a giant supertanker named the Seawise Giant took to the seas. It was the largest ship in the world, more than 1,500 feet long and taller…
Top 10 Container Shipping Companies
A slump in global production and export orders led to a modest increase in container traffic in 2019, while the COVID-19 pandemic further impacted global…
Typhoon Class (Type 941) - World’s Biggest Submarine
The nuclear-powered Typhoon ballistic missile submarines are the largest submarines ever built.
20k Ton Ship With Dangerous Cargo To Pass By Denmark
A ship carrying 20,000 tons of Russian dangerous cargo will pass through Denmark. Some countries have denied entry to a ship carrying large quantities of…
Rolls-Royce Nuclear Wins Big Small Reactor Contract
Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with the Czech Republic to deploy its next generation of small nuclear reactors, which could redefine the global energy…
RoRo Ships - A Comprehensive Guide
RoRo ships, which stand for "Roll On/Roll Off," are an extremely efficient way to move cargo and vehicles overseas. They have become an integral part of…
Water Transportation: Types, Advantage & Disadvantage
Water transportation is known for transporting people, goods, and mail by barges, boats, ships, or sailboats across seas, oceans, lakes, canals, rivers,…
What Are Tugboats, Types, & Its Uses
Tugboats are an integral part of the global shipping industry. They help large ships safely navigate narrow channels, crowded spaces, and shallow waters…