JOHNSON KWESI DOUBARA
Port Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
A seasoned Maritime Administrator, Author, Lecturer and Veteran sailor with cognitive experience in stakeholders’ engagement, Policy development and regulatory framework. A good communicator, fluent in written and oral English, good interpersonal skills, goal oriented and always meeting deadline.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Shipping Development Officer
NIMASA, Eastern Zone
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2013.01 - 2026.01
- FLEET & ASSET DEVELOPMENT: Percentage increase in gross registered tonnage
- VESSEL ACQUISITION/BUILD: Quantifiable return on new builds calculated using return on net asset
- OPERATION EFFICIENCY AND LOGISTICS: Port turn around time- average reduction in hours for loading and unloading.
- ON-TIME DELIVERY RATE: Percentage of cargo delivered to final destination strictly within the contracted time/window.
- SAFETY & COMPLIANCE: Number of vessel deficiencies or detentions recorded timely.
- ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY: Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). Measurable reduction in carbon emissions per cargo capacity distance traveled.
- ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPERATIONAL INDICATOR: Grams of carbon(IV)oxide emitted per ton-mile
Able Seaman, Onboard LNG Tankers
NLNG Ship Management
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2005.01 - 2010.01
- CARGO & PORT OPERATION: Reduce vessel mooring time up to 10% through efficient rigging of gangways and cranes.
- SAFETY & COMPLIANCE: Lowered onboard incident rate by 30% through diligent execution of safety protocols, routine gas testing, and enclosed entry procedures.
- DRILL EXECUTION: 100% compliance rate for weekly safety drills.
- MAINTENANCE & COST SAVINGS: Increased longevity of deck equipment , hydraulic lines, and hull coating by 20% through proactive chipping, painting, and greasing
- NAVIGATION & WATCH KEEPING: Maintained precise navigational courses and monitored radar/visual targets, contributing to zero navigational error while steering or watchkeeping
Education
PhD - Logistics & Transport MGT
Uniport
Port HarcourtMSC - Port & Shipping MGT
Malmo
SwedenBSc - Business Administration
UST
Port HarcourtSkills
- Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Ethics and Integrity
- Curiosity and Continuous Learning
References
Amb Dr Boladei, G. IGALI, igalibuea@yahoo.com, +234 7063620770
ACTIVITIES
Learning, Writing, Lecturing, Travelling
Related Committee Works and Contributions to Maritime Industry
- Secretary: Quarterly Stakeholder’s Engagement Meeting, (Shipyards) 2026
- Secretary: Committee on modalities for the award of staff canteen, 2025
- Member: Development of Policy Document for Bayelsa State Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, July, 2024
- Advisor: Partnership and Linkages: Federal Polytechnic of Oil & Gas, Maritime Department, Ekowe, 2023
- Author; Understanding Maritime knowledge and its importance in the development of littoral states, published September, 2022
- Acting Head, Centre for Suppression of Piracy, Sea Robbery and Maritime crime C4i Centre, NIMASA Resource Centre, Kirikiri, Sept – Dec,2020
- Member, dispute resolution; Havilah Maritime Services & Labor, 2020
- Member, HLS (C4i) Operating Manual Review Committee, August, 2019
- Co-Author; Compendium of Maritime Career for Secondary schools 2018
- Member: Evaluation of KMBTS Contract Performance, May, 2018
- Member, review of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP Proposal on Provision of Maritime Security Equipment Services Contract Application, 2018
- Treasurer: African & Caribbean Students Association (WMU), 2011
- Members, SeafarersDayPlanningCommittee, (WMU), Sweden 2011
Timeline
Chief Shipping Development Officer
NIMASA, Eastern Zone
2013.01 - 2026.01
Able Seaman, Onboard LNG Tankers
NLNG Ship Management
2005.01 - 2010.01
MSC - Port & Shipping MGT
Malmo
BSc - Business Administration
UST
PhD - Logistics & Transport MGT
Uniport