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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)

How to join the Australian Merchant Navy

How to join the Australian Merchant Navy

This classroom activity resource will encourage student discussion and further learning in the classroom. Australian Merchant Navy has played a vital role…

Feb 22·5 min read
How To Join The Canadian Merchant Navy

How To Join The Canadian Merchant Navy

When the conflict began in 1939, Canada had 38 merchant ships with a total cargo capacity of just 290,000 tonnes. The Canadian government knew that if it…

Feb 22·6 min read
What is a Safe Water Mark?

What is a Safe Water Mark?

In the maritime industry, there are two things given paramount importance. These include navigation and communication. In order for these to be carried…

Feb 22·5 min read
What is Marine Radar?

What is Marine Radar?

In the maritime industry, navigation is considered to be extremely important. Naval ships require good navigation systems to be able to conduct their…

Feb 21·5 min read
Unveiling the Intricate Design: Exploring the Anatomy of Navy Ship Structures

Unveiling the Intricate Design: Exploring the Anatomy of Navy Ship Structures

Naval ships are true marvels of engineering. It’s pretty crazy how Navy Ship Structures well-designed they truly are. It’s a series of intricate builds…

Feb 20·5 min read
How To Join Navy Seafarers In Russia

How To Join Navy Seafarers In Russia

Join merchant navy in Russia is a journey into a world of adventure, responsibility, and global exploration. For those considering to join merchant navy…

Feb 20·6 min read
How To Join Merchant Navy Seafarers In UAE

How To Join Merchant Navy Seafarers In UAE

To join merchant navy in United Arab Emirates, you typically first undergo the necessary training and education at a maritime school or an institution…

Feb 20·7 min read
The 10 most expensive port construction projects

The 10 most expensive port construction projects

In the maritime industry, ports play an essential role in making sure everything runs smoothly. With such a huge amount of the world being focused on…

Feb 17·6 min read
What does Celestial Navigation do?

What does Celestial Navigation do?

In an age of GPS and advanced electronic ship navigation systems. The ancient technology may seem like a relic of the past. But this time-honored…

Feb 17·5 min read
10 Essential Qualities to Look for in Catering Staff

10 Essential Qualities to Look for in Catering Staff

Catering staff within the shipper naval force alludes to the staff being mindful of overseeing and giving nourishment administrations onboard ships. This…

Feb 16·5 min read
What is a Day in the Life of an Onboard Marine Engineer?

What is a Day in the Life of an Onboard Marine Engineer?

"As seafarers, Onboard Marine Engineer; it's like our work and living space. It's like home to us; we travel through different oceans and around the…

Feb 16·8 min read
What Is A Fender Used For?

What Is A Fender Used For?

The fender ship are marine equipment specifically designed to protect ports and also ships from collisions with other ships. This is a special device…

Feb 16·7 min read