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Muhammad Farooq

Senior Maritime Writer

Marine EngineeringSeafarer CareersPort OperationsMaritime Law & RegulationIMO / MARPOL / SOLASShip NavigationNaval Architecture

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 12 Biggest Ports in the World in 2024

Top 12 Biggest Ports in the World in 2024

A shipping port is a multi-purpose area maintained for safe and reliable transportation. A port is a place on a coast that can be used primarily for…

Jun 23·8 min read
What is the FSRU Regas Unit?

What is the FSRU Regas Unit?

A Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) is an essential component of the oil industry. The FSRU is needed to transit. Also, it transfers Liquefied…

Jun 22·5 min read
What are the 10 Major Ports in Brazil?

What are the 10 Major Ports in Brazil?

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, with a coastline of about 7,500 kilometers. Officially known as the Federative Republic of Brazil, the…

Jun 22·9 min read
What are the 5 Major Ports in Oman

What are the 5 Major Ports in Oman

Oman and its coasts have a natural heritage of mineral and gas deposits. This is due to its geographical location in the Gulf of Oman. Oman ports use the…

Jun 22·8 min read
What Are The 8 Major Ports In Pakistan?

What Are The 8 Major Ports In Pakistan?

There are several major ports in this country. Pakistan has 1046 kilometres of sea coast. It is along the Arabian Sea, having several big and tiny ports…

Jun 22·4 min read
What are the 7 Major Ports in Qatar?

What are the 7 Major Ports in Qatar?

The nation-state of Qatar is known as a highly developed economy with one of the highest GDPs in the world. Its economic prosperity is dependent on the…

Jun 22·7 min read
Which River Is Under the Sea?

Which River Is Under the Sea?

This is the question that has been going on in the thoughts of people ever since the news of finding of a ‘river under sea’ started doing the rounds all…

Jun 20·3 min read
What Are The 6 Major Seaports in Nigeria?

What Are The 6 Major Seaports in Nigeria?

According to the World Bank report, the West African country ports of Nigeria is Africa's largest economy. Its GDPA IN 2021 was $514 billion. Nigeria has…

Jun 20·8 min read
What are VLCC and ULCC?

What are VLCC and ULCC?

An Awfully Large Crude Carrier ( VLCC ship ) may be a sort of expansive tanker transport outlined particularly for transporting rough oil. VLCC ship is a…

Jun 20·6 min read
What Does OOG Mean In Shipping?

What Does OOG Mean In Shipping?

When cargo is very large or has awkward outriggers. Or protrusions that don't fit into a standard shipping container, it's called oversized cargo, or OOG…

Jun 20·7 min read
What Defines a Cruise Ship?

What Defines a Cruise Ship?

Cruise ship are luxury vessels designed to take passengers on an enjoyable journey, and the journey is as much a part of the experience as the various…

Jun 16·5 min read
What Are the Parts Of SCBA?

What Are the Parts Of SCBA?

A contained Breathing Device, moreover known as SCBA , could be an essential defensive adapt that's worn by paramedics, firefighters, and individuals…

Jun 16·9 min read