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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)

The World's First Absolute Zero-Emission Container Ship is Set to Be Ordered By The Startup

The World's First Absolute Zero-Emission Container Ship is Set to Be Ordered By The Startup

A potential ship owner via is planning to order what is said to be the world's first absolute zero container ship. Veer is a startup founded by Canadian…

Mar 21·2 min read
5 Jobs on a Cruise Ship Requiring No Prior Experience

5 Jobs on a Cruise Ship Requiring No Prior Experience

Embarking on a career working aboard a cruise ship can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. It offers you the chance to travel the world while gaining…

Mar 19·6 min read
Who is Davy Jones and Why Does He Have a Locker?

Who is Davy Jones and Why Does He Have a Locker?

The fictional character Davy Jones is an octopus-faced, tentacled, googly-eyed man whose heart is kept in his chest as a permanent reminder of love's…

Mar 19·5 min read
10 Great Lakes Shipwrecks: A Dive into History's Aquatic Graveyard

10 Great Lakes Shipwrecks: A Dive into History's Aquatic Graveyard

Shipwrecks at sea are not new. Storms, icebergs, and many other natural and man-made disasters have left thousands of Famous shipwrecks on the ocean…

Mar 19·10 min read
Container shipping alliance landscape: Dominant OCEAN Alliance extension leaves THE Alliance stranded

Container shipping alliance landscape: Dominant OCEAN Alliance extension leaves THE Alliance stranded

The extension of partnership among OCEAN Alliance partners has set an abp framework for the operation of main container lines in the coming years.

Mar 19·2 min read
When Was The First Boat Created?

When Was The First Boat Created?

When were boats invented ? Boats have been used by humans for thousands of years, making them older than other forms of transportation. Throughout…

Mar 17·9 min read
Can I Work On A Ship With No Experience?

Can I Work On A Ship With No Experience?

Working on a ship can be an exciting and rewarding career path. This is especially true for individuals looking to explore the world while earning a…

Mar 17·5 min read
10 Tragedies Of The Deep: Remembering Major Cruise Ship Disasters

10 Tragedies Of The Deep: Remembering Major Cruise Ship Disasters

The Titanic is considered the worst passenger cruise ship sinking . However, many historic cruise ships suffered the same fate, although they were not as…

Mar 17·9 min read
Modern Discoveries: Unveiling Secrets Held by 6 Recently Found Shipwrecks

Modern Discoveries: Unveiling Secrets Held by 6 Recently Found Shipwrecks

Shipwrecks found on the ocean floor are truly powerful discoveries for scientists. And historians looking for ways to delve into the depths of history and…

Mar 15·4 min read
What Is Marine Engineering: Courses, Job Description & Salary

What Is Marine Engineering: Courses, Job Description & Salary

Marine engineering , a specialized field within the maritime industry, plays an important role in the design and construction of various marine vessels…

Mar 14·5 min read
What Is The Prefix For Merchant Ship?

What Is The Prefix For Merchant Ship?

Ship prefixes generally refer to an abbreviation inscribed before the name of a ship, whether naval or merchant ship and consist of several letters…

Mar 13·6 min read
What is a Ship Chandler

What is a Ship Chandler

Ship chandlers are important professionals in the maritime industry, and the financial rewards of this career can be high. They ensure that arriving…

Mar 12·7 min read