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)
Understanding Heavy Lifting and Ship Stability
If you've never been on board a ship or seen one in person, take a look at images of ships used for heavy lifting (from ships to offshore installations).…
Top Dry Docks in the World
Dry docks are essential facilities for shipbuilding and repair. Naval vessels are transported to shipyards, where their underwater components (such as the…
World’s Biggest JackUp Vessel
The world's largest Jackup Vessel is the Voltaire , named after the renowned Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire.
What is Alternative Marine Power (AMP) or Cold Ironing?
Alternative Marine Power (AMP) is a pollution control measure that helps reduce air pollution generated by diesel generators by using shore power as an…
How Are Navigation Lights Maintained On A Ship?
Despite recent advances in marine navigation technology, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), Electronic Display and Information System (ECDIS),…
How Are Electronic Circuits Installed On Ships?
With the rise of modern technology and the advancement of automated ship machinery and operations, electronic circuits, such as printed circuit boards (…
General Procedures for Preparing a Ship for a Port Arrival
Entering and leaving a port are two crucial parts of a ship's voyage. Due to their complexity, both procedures are crucial. Thorough preparations must be…
Understanding the Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code on Ships
Fires on ships pose a serious risk, potentially causing catastrophic damage, endangering lives, and threatening the safety of the ship. To mitigate these…
What are Anabatic and Katabatic Wind?
In addition to atmospheric conditions, a region's geography and topography also significantly influence local weather conditions.
Maritime Incidents That Changed International Laws Forever
The world's oceans have witnessed countless maritime accidents, some more catastrophic than others, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. Most…
How To Detect Ground Faults On Board Ship?
Ground faults are extremely dangerous on board. Some ships operating on 440 volts do not even have individual fault circuit breakers. However, when the…
What Is The Lower Deck Of A Ship?
As we all know, decks are the horizontal boundaries of a ship. They mainly define the height of the hull and mark the upper and lower boundaries of any…