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 Tide Clock? How It Works?
Invented by an American inventor over forty years ago, the tide clock is a crucial navigational instrument from ancient times. As the name suggests, it is…
How are submarine cables installed on cable vessels?
With the booming global telecommunications industry, the demand for submarine communications has grown in tandem. Submarine cable installation typically…
Chemical Tankers - Types, Designs, & Regulations
A large portion of the global trade supply chain system is based on maritime transport and relies on commercial shipping for the transportation of liquid…
Do You Know About Hopper Barges?
Barges are essential tools in maritime trade, particularly for domestic supplies. They often provide additional support for larger merchant ships engaged…
What are Microskiff Boats?
A microskiff is a small watercraft used primarily for fishing, recreational activities, watersports, and other purposes, including aquatic livelihood…
What is the World's Most Powerful Ship Engine?
The Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C is the world's most powerful ship engine . The Finnish company Wärtsilä-Sulzer designed this two-stroke, low-speed,…
Do You Know About World's Largest Floating Solar Farm?
The world's largest floating solar farm is the Anhui Fuyang Nanfang Wind Power Station, a solar-energy storage facility in China with a total installed…
What Are Prison Barges? How Do They Work?
A prison barge is a specialized vessel used as a correctional facility. These floating structures provide alternative or supplemental detention space,…
Is Sea Of Galilee Turning Red?
The Ministry of Water Resources confirmed on Monday that the Sea of Galilee, despite its deep red color, remains safe for swimming. The red spots in the…
Where is Yellow Sea? Location & Significance
The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest and deepest ocean, with a total area of 165.2 million square kilometers and an average depth of approximately…
Whale Atlas: Safer Whale Navigation Worldwide
2025 was a turbulent year for large whales in California and beyond. At least eight gray whales were killed by ship strikes along the Gulf Coast alone.…
Top 10 Tallest Lighthouses
A lighthouse is a vital structure for maritime navigation. Its basic structure typically consists of a tower that emits a powerful beam or periodic…