Paul owns and runs Torquay Watersports, an RYA training school, which delivers afloat, and shore based powerboat training and recreational rib rides in Torbay.

He is the Harbour Master for Bideford and the authorised pilot for the Competent Harbour Authority District of Taw and Torridge which includes the Ports of Bideford, Yelland and Appledore.

Paul sits as one of the co-opted members of the harbour boards of the ports of both Salcombe and Teignmouth. 

Paul also works as a Principal Consultant for Marico Marine UK Ltd conducting Port Marine Safety Code Audits, Navigation Risk Assessments, Designated Person services and has acted as the navigation Expert Witness at 2 Public Inquiries.

Until June 2017, he was the Harbour Master, General Manager Operations and a Class 1 Pilot for the Port of Dover: directly responsible for the smooth operation of one of the busiest ports in the UK.

Prior to Dover, he served for 18 years as a deck officer including 5 years in Command of Royal Naval warships.