Saqib Ahmed is an experienced Marine Engineer and Technical Superintendent with over 12 years of seagoing experience, progressing from Engine Cadet to Chief Engineer. He holds a Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency and NEBOSH IGC certification, with strong expertise in vessel technical management, machinery maintenance, dry-docking, troubleshooting, safety, and maritime regulatory compliance.
Articles by Saqib Ahmed(51)
Understanding Ballast Water
Clear definition of ballast water, its environmental impact, and key international and national regulations for seafarers and ship operators.
Oil Water Separators Explained
Learn what an oil water separator does on ships, the main technologies, selection criteria, common pitfalls and MARPOL compliance requirements.
Explosion Kills One and Injures Others at Fuel Storage in Port of Rotterdam
One fatality and multiple injuries resulted from an explosion at a fuel storage facility in the Port of Rotterdam. Learn the safety lessons for seafarers and po
Understanding Windlasses
Learn the mechanics, components, power options and safety practices of ship windlasses. A practical guide for seafarers, cadets and marine engineers.
Maritime Engineer Role Overview
Discover the core duties, education, salary and job outlook for maritime engineers, plus specialisations and certification tips for seafarers and cadets.
Exhaust Manifold on Marine Engines: What It Does and How It Fails
What the exhaust manifold does on a marine engine, wet versus dry designs, why raw-water cooling corrodes them, and the failures crews learn to catch early.
Shipping Faces Fuel Transition Hurdles Amid IMO Delay and Fragmented Rules
Learn how the IMO’s one‑year delay and fragmented emissions rules affect shipping fuel transition, compliance options, and crew operations.
LNG Propulsion Systems: A Complete Technical Guide
LNG Propulsion Systems: A Complete Technical Guide: regulatory and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime...
8 Ship Incinerator Problems Mariners Should Know
8 Ship Incinerator Problems Mariners Should Know: regulatory and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.
10 Situations When a Ship’s Generator Must Be Stopped Immediately
10 Situations When a Ship’s Generator Must Be Stopped Immediately: safety, training and compliance context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and...
Why Boilers Are Used on Ships?
Why Boilers Are Used on Ships?: ports, trade and shipping-market context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.
10 Biggest Ship Propellers in the World
10 Biggest Ship Propellers in the World: technology, equipment and fleet context for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and European maritime readers.