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)
Ship Behavior in Shallow Water; Resistance & Speed
When a ship moves from deep to shallow water, its resistance and speed change significantly, here, we will compare and contrast the behavior of a ship in…
Automatic Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER)
The Automatic Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue ( AMVER ) system is a unique technology developed by the United States Coast Guard in 1958.
Top 3 Types of Marine Evacuation Systems
A marine evacuation system (MES) is a unique evacuation system that helps ship passengers reach a cargo buoy in an emergency. The main advantage of having…
What is Formal Safety Assessment?
One way to ensure that necessary measures are taken before a disaster occurs is to use the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) process.
Top 10 Largest Insurance Payouts
In this article, we will explore the top 10 largest insurance payouts of all time, taking a closer look at their context and subsequent impact. The…
The Largest Icebreaker In The United States.
The largest icebreaker in the United States is the USS Healy (WAGB-20). It is also the largest ship of the United States Coast Guard and is classified as…
Do You Know About Andrea Doria Sinking Story?
On the night of July 25, 1956, the ocean liner Andrea Doria collided with the SS Stockholm, killing 51 people and triggering one of the largest civilian…
Guadalcanal Campaign Operation in Solomon Islands
After the strategic victories of the United States at the Battle of the Coral Sea (May 7-8, 1942) and the Battle of Midway (June 4-7, 1942), the Imperial…
How Are Navigation Lights Maintained On Ships?
Despite the advancement of the latest m arine navigation technologies , such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Electronic Chart Display and Information…
What is a Lambda Control System in Marine?
With new, stringent pollution control regulations in place, manufacturers must design marine engines that meet these standards and do not compromise…
Top 10 Flag States In Ship World
Surprisingly, the countries with the largest Flag state are not the traditional naval powers one might expect. Instead, countries like Panama and Liberia…
How To Build A Green Supply Chain?
Green supply chains , also referred to as sustainable supply chains, have garnered increasing attention in recent years, with most large organizations…