Paul Shepherd is an Unlimited Master Mariner, with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Operations Management, and has been working in the maritime industry for fifteen years. During this time, Paul has worked across a range of sectors, including cruise, sail training, research, ro-ro ferries and superyachts.

On moving ashore in 2017, Paul founded Whitehorse Maritime Ltd., through which he is deeply involved in best-practice led training and safety management/vessel operations consultancy, particularly in the superyacht sector. He also lectures on safety management and other maritime subjects as an Associate Lecturer at Warsash Maritime Academy and on the practical application of the collision regulations for the Royal Navy.