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)

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…
