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)
Do You Know About Dry Docking? Briefly Explained
If you’ve ever wondered why ships disappear for a while and then reappear looking good as new, this article is for you! In the shipping world , dry…
Top 10 Ports in Malaysia
Malaysia’s strategically located ports connect to international shipping routes in the Indo-Pacific region. These ports offer cost-effective solutions to…
Complete Guide of PMMC -Composition, Advantages & Disadvantages
The full name of PMMC is Permanent Magnet Voice Coil. It is an analog instrument commonly used to measure electrical quantities such as voltage and…
Jawaharlal Nehru Port: Largest Container Port In India
The port of Jawaharlal Nehru, known as Nhava Sheva, is the largest container port in India and one of the main doors of international trade. It is located…
Do You Know About Fresh Water Generator?
A fresh water generator converts seawater (brine) into freshwater. They are common on many ships and allow the ship to produce the freshwater it needs…
Don Juan Pond- Saltiest Bodies of Water
Don Juan Pond is a small, shallow, hypersaline lake located in Antarctica with a salinity of 44%. Despite being located in one of the coldest places on…
A Look At Life On An Oil Rig - Explained
Living and working on an island and enjoying a two-week vacation every month sounds like a dream. For offshore workers, this is their life, and while it…
Hull of A Ship - Types, Structure, Material
The hull is one of the most important parts of any vessel. Without it, a ship is nothing more than a hull that cannot float or sail. But what is a…
Stern Ship: Complete Guide
The front of a ship is called the bow or prow, while the rear end is called the stern. The stern can also be interchangeably called the bow, but it is…
Mooring Buoys: A Comprehensive Guide
In the vast, ever-shifting expanse of the ocean, keeping a vessel exactly where you want it is both an art and a science. For centuries, sailors relied…
Steering Gear in Ship: Types, Uses, How it Works
A steering gear is a machine on a ship that controls the ship's movement from the left (port) to the right (starboard) when the ship is moving. When the…
SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea - Ultimate Guide
The sinking of the Titanic is best known to the public for the number of deaths in a single shipping accident and for the fact that it sank on its maiden…