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)
What Is the Maritime Security Code and the ISPS Code?
ISPS meaning maritime , or the Universal Transport and Port Office Security Code . Is an fundamental sea control for the security and security of ships,…
What Are 10 Interesting Facts About the Strait of Gibraltar?
Before the discovery of America in the West, Europe was generally perceived as the edge of the world. Apart from the northern Scandinavian countries and…
What is the Myth of the Tyrrhenian Sea?
The Mediterranean Sea has 12 marginal seas, with an area of approximately 2.5 million square kilometers. One such part of the larger Mediterranean Sea…
What Are 10 Interesting Facts About the Tasman Sea?
The Tasman Sea , located between the land masses of Australia and New Zealand. Is the marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean in the Eastern Hemisphere.…
What Does It Mean to Port a Call?
A port a call is a scheduled stopover point for a ship on a voyage for the purpose of cargo operations. Or the transportation of supplies or fuel. A port…
How Many Ports Does Jordanian Port City Have?
The Hashemite Kingdom of jordanian port city is located in West Asia, bordering Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and also Palestine. The 26 km long…
What is the 7 Alarm on a Ship?
Maritime emergencies at sea are not triggered by warnings. Still, distress signals and alerts from ships can help respond to crises and avoid emergencies…
Who is an Able Seaman on a Ship?
Navigating a ship in unpredictable seas is not easy. In contrast to other means of transportation, sea travel always involves chaotic climatic conditions.…
How Do I Prepare for the IMU CET Exam 2024?
Indian Maritime University (IMU) conducts the Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) . Once a year as a computer-based test. It is a national-level exam, and…
Is the Corinth Canal Man-Made?
There are many artificial canals around the world that have been built to shorten the routes of ships. Such canals, including the Panama Canal, Suez…
What Are Ten Interesting Facts About The Arabian Sea?
The Arabian Sea is located in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean. To the north, it is bounded by the Gulf of Pakistan, the Gulf of Iran , and also…
How Do You Use a Marine GPS Chartplotter?
A chartplotter is a very popular system that allows ships of various sizes. It helps them to know their exact and precise location and position in the…