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)
Four Social Networks for Seafarers
Today, there are many popular social networks available, but they are often general and not focused on a specific industry or field. While it's possible…
Avoid Stifling the Ship-to-Shore Transition
According to a survey conducted by the UK Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology ( IMarEST ) on the experiences of seafarers going…
What is an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)?
An Automatic Radar Plotting Aid ( ARPA ) is an advanced maritime radar system designed to improve navigation safety by automatically locating targets and…
What is ODAS (Ocean Data Collection System)?
Beneath satellite feeds, weather forecasts, and ship routing algorithms lies a vast, often invisible infrastructure of floating instruments quietly…
12 Things Smart Sailors Do Before Boarding
If you're a sailor who loves to travel and lives a carefree life, you don't need to read this article. But if you're a smart sailor who plans your life…
How does a nautical almanac help navigation at sea?
A nautical almanac is a navigational aid that describes the positions of celestial bodies, helping sailors locate their ships using celestial navigation.
What Are Incoterms? Importance in Shipping Industry
In international shipping, even the slightest misunderstanding can lead to costly delays, disputes, and even late deliveries. This is where Incoterms come…
Longest Non-Stop Sea Voyage In History
The Longest continuous Sea voyage in history was accomplished by visual artist and sailor William Reid Stowe . He grew up watching boats on the East Coast…
What is a Beaching Of Ships?
Ship captains are responsible for ships operating in international waters. This means they must ensure the safety of their crew and vessel. In…
Amazing Ocean Mysteries & Phenomena You Never Know
The ocean's depths hold vast secrets. While scientists and analysts have solved many of these mysteries, many still baffle us.
Longest Navigable River For Shipping
China's Yangtze River is undoubtedly the world's longest navigable river. While the mighty Amazon and Mississippi Rivers are vast, the Yangtze River is…
Top 5 Marine GPT Models
The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, covering over 70% of our planet and holding secrets we’re only beginning to uncover. Scientists, researchers, and…