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 A Skeg In A Ship?
The skeg is an important but not essential component of a ship. It is a sharp vertical projection or external structural feature located at the stern near…
Measures Prepare for Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS)
All seafarers are familiar with the term "TRS," or tropical cyclone. It is an intense rotating low-pressure area (surface low-pressure area) that forms…
What is the Margin plates on a ship?
We are all familiar with the concept of a double bottom structure. This structure provides better protection from damage and is also used to store fuel,…
What is Vessel Performance Analysis?
Ships have plied international waters since ancient times. Before the advent of aviation, ships were the primary means of transportation for trade across…
Explaining Prime Vendor Program Logistics
Who are Prime vendors ? They are single, large suppliers that source goods and services from a variety of sources and redistribute them to customers…
What Is A Bearing Scraper?
A bearing scraper is a precision tool with multiple sharp blades. It is used to manually smooth out raised areas on soft metal engine bearings.
What is water hammer? How can it be prevented?
High-temperature steam is used in the engine compartment for various purposes, such as heating fuel lines and tanks. Water hammer is a common phenomenon…
Cruise Ship Blackwater Treatment
Cruise ships carry thousands of passengers and crew members, generating large amounts of wastewater daily up to 1,000 cubic meters. Therefore, wastewater…
Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE)
Like the airlocks on LNG carriers (safety systems located between the deck (hazardous area) and the cargo compressor engines (gas-free area)), cargo holds…
Double Inverted Funnel for Intervention on Shipwrecks (DIFIS): An Oil Spill Response System
In recent decades, various oil spills have posed a serious threat to the marine environment. In addition to causing loss of life and property damage, the…
The Complete Story of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
The discovery of oil has undoubtedly revolutionized human life. Oil dominates our daily lives in many ways. However, at the same time, oil and its…
Logistics Careers - A Detailed Guide
The term "logistics" originated in the military, referring to the coordination and movement of troops and supplies, their accommodation, and their storage.