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)
Single-Phase Operation of Electric Motors: Causes, Effects, and Protection Methods
Any three-phase induction motor must be connected to a three-phase AC power supply with rated voltage and load for regular operation. Once started, the…
Understanding Rectifiers and Their Circuits on Ships
Despite their small size, all electrical and electronic equipment and circuits on a ship play a vital role in the operation of its systems and machinery.…
What Are Shipboard Pyrotechnic Devices?
Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials capable of undergoing self-sustaining exothermic chemical reactions to generate heat, light, gas, smoke,…
What Are Bonded Goods in Shipping?
Imported goods to a country are usually subject to customs duties, taxes, and other government fees upon import. However, under certain special…
Warehouse Functions – A Detailed Guide
Traditionally, warehouses were simply used for storing goods. They were typically large buildings located near railroad hubs, ports, or business centers.
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Reactors for Ships – Types, Working Principles, Advantages, and Disadvantages
Nitrogen oxide pollution refers to the pollution caused by the release of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere in gaseous form during the high-temperature…
Emergency Generator Operation and Testing Procedures
The ship's emergency generator provides power when the main generator fails, resulting in a power outage. As generally required, there should be at least…
Dead Reckoning Navigation Technique (Maritime Position Calculation) At Sea
Before the advent of modern navigation aids such as the Global Positioning System ( GPS ) and Electronic Chart Display and Information System ( ECDIS ),…
What are Lubber lines?
For centuries, the magnetic compass has been considered the primary navigation tool for ocean voyages.
10 Best Sundial Compasses You Can Buy Right Now
A sundial compass is a clever tool that does two jobs at once. It tells you the time by using the sun's shadow, and it also shows north, south, east, and…
Complete Introduction of Fluxgate Compass
A fluxgate compass is a device used to determine precise geographical direction on a ship. The Fluxgate compass is a crucial and unique tool in maritime…
What to Do in Case of Purifier Room Fire?
Purifier rooms are among the most fire-prone areas in engine rooms. Purifier room fires have caused serious accidents on several ships. This article will…