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)
Top Biggest Hospital Ships in the World
Hospital ships are floating medical facilities that save lives during emergencies, wars, and humanitarian missions. These massive vessels bring healthcare…
Worst Biggest Oil Spills in History
Oil spills from ships have caused some of the worst environmental disasters in history. When massive tankers leak millions of gallons of crude oil into…
Hurricane Season For Cruises: Everything You Need to Know
Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 to November 30. The peak season is mid-August to early November.
Battle of the Ironclads - What are Ironcloads Ship?
On March 9, 1862, one of the most famous naval battles in American history took place as two ironclads, the USS Monitor and the USS Virginia, battled it…
Do Pirates Still Exist? Number and Type of Attacks
Piracy is not an ancient phenomenon. We mapped all pirate attacks between 1993 and 2024 to understand their impact on modern trade. Few topics are more…
When Did Christopher Columbus Discover America?
Columbus Day sparked widespread controversy, and the celebration of Columbus's assassination was eventually replaced by Indigenous Peoples Day, which is…
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse?
A cargo ship collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and possibly killing six construction workers. Officials…
What Is A Hydrofoil Ship? Things You Should Know
Hydrofoils are characterized by wing-like hulls or hydrofoils installed below the hull, which rise above the water as speed increases, reducing water…
Is Marine Transportation A Good Career Path?
Maritime transportation plays a vital role in global trade, serving as the backbone of international logistics by facilitating the movement of goods and…
What to know about Clippers Ship?
Clipper, a vessel that travels very fast. The term, probably derived from the verb clip (to move quickly), was first used in the United States shortly…
List of Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World
Want to know the longest bridges in the world? This article will highlight them as of 2024, focusing on architectural marvels that connect remote areas…
Where is Bay of Biscay?
The Bay of Biscay, with an area of 223,000 square kilometers, is a large area of the North Atlantic Ocean located on the western coast of Europe. It…