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The role : Responsible for the entire vessel, including crew and guests

Responsibilities : Navigation, safety, personnel management, regulatory compliance, budget management

Reports to : The owner

The captain is the highest ranking member on board and carries four stripes on his/her epaulets . Not only is the captain responsible for the vessel’s safe navigation and operation, but every soul on board falls under their command, even the guests. Much like a ”sea-based CEO,” the captain oversees the entire operation from the exterior to the interior. They spend a significant amount of time in the wheelhouse navigating, but the role also requires a great deal of financial management, hiring, appraising, and dismissal of crew. Captains have an extensive amount of maritime experience, training, and seafaring knowledge, as well as a solid grasp of administration duties and accounting. On smaller vessels, the captain might be required to be more hands-on, but on larger vessels, s/he will be assisted by a number of supporting roles, such as the first officer.

First Officer

The role : The captain’s second in command

Responsibilities : Navigation, overseeing docking procedures, managing deck crew, maintenance of deck equipment, watchkeeping

Reports to : Captain

The first officer, also known as the chief officer or first mate, is the second in command and serves as the right-hand man to the captain. Their roles are similar with some duties shared but this can vary from vessel to vessel. The first officer will have a thorough understanding of the bridge and navigation systems and should be able to step in the captain’s absence. They will oversee all deck operations and maintenance and manage the deck crew as well as a long list of administrative duties. The first officer will also have knowledge of all safety procedures on board in case of an emergency.

Second Officer

The role : Supports the first officer and captain

Responsibilities : Managing deck crew, maintenance of deck equipment, navigation, watchkeeping

Reports to : Captain/First Officer

Most yachts will have a first officer but larger yachts might employ a second or even a third officer. This role is often filled by a former senior deckhand who is working their way up the ladder to become a captain. Essentially, the second officer acts as an understudy to the first officer and is jointly responsible for navigation, bridge watches, and management of the deck team. The second officer may also be the designated security, safety, or medical officer on board.

Chief Stewardess

The role : Responsible for the interior of a vessel

Responsibilities : Managing the interior team, food and beverage service, cabin preparation, liaising with guests, interior detailing, training of interior crew, upkeep of inventories and provisioning, orchestrating guest activities

The chief stewardess is the head of the interior team and often the first point of contact for guests during their stay on board. Reporting to the captain, the role involves the maintenance and presentation of the interior as well as the training and management of a team of stewardesses. Chief stewardesses have an expert eye for detail and are able to deliver a seven-star luxury experience by going the extra mile for guests and keeping an impeccable interior. They must be able to anticipate the needs of guests on board as well as being able to delegate duties to their fellow stewardesses. A chief stewardess is a superb organizer and is often tasked with arranging guest activities ashore, planning themed evenings, and throwing parties.

Second/Third Stewardess

The role : Responsible for maintaining the interior

Responsibilities : Housekeeping, interior detailing, food and beverage service, flower arranging, party planning

Reports to : Chief stewardess

The second and third stewardesses report to the chief stewardess and are responsible for the execution of all interior duties from guest service to bartending, cabin detailing, and laundry. This is a role that requires a high degree of organization , attention to detail, and discretion. 

The role : Responsible for overseeing accounting and managing operations and administrative work

Responsibilities : Overseeing the accounting and budget, crew HR, port clearance, guest concierge

The purser is both an administrative and managerial role and more commonly found on larger vessels. Often filled by an experienced chief stewardess, the role of a purser is to manage the accounting and operational budget, customs for the vessel and goods, immigration for crew and guests, and handle trave logistics and itinerary management. They are also in charge of crew HR, including payroll, leave, crew travel, certificate management, and contracts. They can assist with procurement and will ensure all items are shipped to the vessel and delivered on board. The purser is the first line of contact for shoreside suppliers, agents, and management.

Chief Engineer

The role : Responsible for the engineering department and technical equipment

Responsibilities : Overseeing the vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems, managing and supervising repairs, managing and training a team of engineers

Day to day, the chief engineer is responsible for the maintenance of all the mechanical and electrical operations. As such, the chief engineer will have detailed knowledge of all systems on board the vessel, from engines and generators to air conditioning, refrigeration, electronics, and hydraulics. Troubleshooting is an essential skill for any engineer working on board a yacht and the chief engineer will manage or supervise any repair work required. Where repair work requires an external operative, the chief engineer will be responsible for coordinating with shore-side engineers. He or she will also be required to manage and train an entire team, which on larger vessels might consist of engineers, electricians, and ETOs (Electronic Technical Officer). 

Second/Third Engineer

The role: Support the chief engineer in the maintenance of all onboard systems

Responsibilities : Maintaining the vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems, repair work

Reports to : Chief engineer

As the size of a yacht increases, so does the number and the complexity of systems on board. A second or third engineer might be required to pick up some of the maintenance work required.

The role : To maintain the exterior of a vessel and manage the deck crew

Responsibilities : Managing the deck crew, overseeing, assisting with and executing maintenance work on deck, line handling

Reports to : First Officer

The bosun is often an experienced former deckhand and leads a team of exterior crew. He or she is responsible for the maintenance of the exterior, from cleaning windows and daily washdowns to painting, caulking, and other basic repairs. As one of the more experienced members of the deck crew, they play an important role in communicating with the captain and first officer during docking procedures and are usually the first to get behind the wheel of a tender. The bosun will have a working knowledge of the toys on board and will supervise guests.

The role : To maintain the exterior of a vessel and assist with deck operations

Responsibilities : Wash downs, polishing, assisting the bosun in maintenance projects, supervising toy use, line handling, tender driving

Reports to: Bosun

Naturally, the bigger the boat, the larger the number of deck crew you have, which might consist of a lead deckhand and junior deckhands. The deckhand will support the bosun in executing maintenance and repair projects on deck and will assist in keeping the exterior of the yacht in immaculate condition. You can spot a member of the deck crew gripping a brightly colored chamois in one hand. 

The role : Responsible for food on board

Responsibilities : Provisioning, menu planning, preparing meals, budget management

The chef plays an all-important role on board and is responsible for preparing and delivering meals to the highest possible standard. The superyacht chef will typically have experience working in restaurants or hotels or as a private household chef, with detailed knowledge of local and seasonable produce, food and wine pairings, and the ability to prepare menus with limited availability. A yacht chef will have often had extensive training with the ability to execute meals with precision and creative presentation and be able to adapt to any dietary requirement with ease. On smaller yachts, the role might be absorbed by a stewardess, while larger yachts may employ a sous chef. 

Sous Chef/Crew Chef

The role : Supports the chef in provisioning and preparing meals

Responsibilities : Provisioning, menu planning, preparing meals

Reports to : Chef

Bigger yachts might have a sous chef to assist in the execution of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for guests and crew. They will have similar knowledge of produce and menu planning with the ability to execute meals with detail. Some yachts will even have a dedicated crew chef who cooks for the crew only.

*Roles and responsibilities may vary from vessel to vessel

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Second Officer on board a yacht provides additional operational support onboard larger yachts.

The role of Second Officer typically appears on yachts over 50m | 165ft in size, where the growing responsibilities of a Chief Officer require additional support. 

The Second Officer is tasked with supporting the Chief Officer and is responsible for voyage planning and watchkeeping duties amongst other tasks. Depending on the size of the yacht, the Second Officer’s time is divided between managing deck and bridge duties.

What does a Second Officer do? | Second Officer Job Description

On the bridge, the Second Officer participates in navigational and watchkeeping duties as well as keeping the charts and publications up to date. On deck, they are responsible for the day-to-day running of the deck and need to be confident to lead and train the Bosun and a team of Deckhands.

Other duties include monitoring the navigation and radio equipment and undertaking bridge watches when at sea.

The responsibilities of a successful Second Officer include:

Chart and publication corrections

Keeping the navigational equipment up to date

In charge of GMDSS log books and equipment

Passage planning

Watch-keeping duties

Leading and training the deck team

Overseeing deck maintenance

Tender driving

Overseeing and assistance with all water sports

Soft and hard skills required to be a Second Officer

The role requires responsibility for navigation and navigational equipment and thus the Second Officer needs to possess strong navigational skills along with good chart knowledge and a sound understanding of voyage planning.

The skills of a strong Second Officer include:

Strong knowledge of navigational equipment and charts

Excellent navigational skills

Excellent understanding of the weather and the effects of winds, tides, currents, etc.

Understanding of safety procedures on board

A positive can-do attitude

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Advanced product knowledge and deck maintenance skills

Excellent tender driving skills

Advanced water sports knowledge

Mandatory certificates needed to work on board a yacht 

All crew members regardless of position and seniority need to have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate, along with a recognised Seafarers medical certificate, the most popular being the ENG1 which is issued by an MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) professional medic. 

Without these two certificates, it is not possible for crew to work on board a yacht and a Recruiter will not be able to assist you in finding work onboard a yacht. For more information about mandatory certificates please visit our Mandatory Certificates Guide .

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2nd Officer required for 80m private yacht.

We are presently seeking an experienced 2nd Officer/OOW for an 80m private, single season cruising  Mediterranean based motor yacht.

This is a full time, non rotational position.

Experience on similar (or larger) size yacht preferred. 

Must be familiar with ISM and passage planning. Role 70% desk based preparing passage plans and supporting the Chief Officer with the ISM, other 30% on deck operations and overseeing team comprising of Bosun and 4 deckhands.

This is a good opportunity for those wishing to consolidate or further learn ISM and may suit those who are working towards a Chief Mate’s ticket. 

Excellent tender driving skills essential. Heli-ops experience desirable but not essential

Proven longevity in previous jobs highly desirable. 

Salary $5,500.  Salary review after a successful 3 month probationary period. 

38 days leave, further unpaid leave can be taken subject to the yachts’ itinerary. 

$1500 flight allowance after 1 year of employment

$2500 training fund after 1 year of employment at Captains’ discretion

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2nd Officer 60m Private Charter

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60m Single Season Private/Charter yacht are looking for a 2nd officer to join them ASAP

This is a good opportunity for a newly qualified OOW with strong deck and leadership experience to make the step into their first officers position

The yacht is currently undergoing a yard period after the purchase by a new owner

The plan will be to charter during this Summer season but an open mind and flexibility will be needed as they work around the yard works. So far it’s looking positive for a busy and lucrative season. The yacht previously completed 8 weeks of charter last year

You will be working with an excellent, dynamic team and a supportive chief officer who is happy to guide and teach

The role will include a mixture of deck and bridge work and you must be confident with guest interaction

They are also looking for a chief stew and are open to 2nd officer/chief stew couples with proven longevity and that have worked together previously

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• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the industry, with experience working on both Deck and in the Interior.
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Posted By Jasmin Gosling

Rotational Crew Chef required for 50m+ Support Vessel, this is a wonderful program that has an off the beaten track itinerary! 

-We are looking for an established Crew Chef to join this great private motor yacht. You will ideally have experience running a galley solo as well as provisioning/running the accounts for your department. 

-You must have at least a B1 visa – this is important and is a non-negotiable so please do not apply if you don't have it. 

-The successful candidate will have some yachting experience prior to this and be able to work independently as you will be the only Chef onboard – great for someone who wants to have responsibility. You must be able to cook for 10+ crew and be able to offer a variety of delicious, healthy food. You will only be cooking crew food onboard as it is a support vessel. 

-This is a great boat to join for someone who is looking to go off the beaten track and enjoys water sports/being adventurous as the vessel goes to some wonderful places! 

-Fantastic crew on board who are all social, adventurous, fit and healthy. 

-Start date will ideally be between now and early August. 

-10:10 (weeks) rotation.

– Full medical included as well as a few other benefits to be discussed. 

-Salary is dependent on past experience but will be 5,000 USD +/-. 

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 70m+ – Heavy charter

We're working with a 70m+ charter yacht who are looking for a rotational 2nd engineer to join their team.

• The position requires an EOOW Unlimited ticket or equivalent. 
• The yacht is dual season – Med / Caribbean but with a heavy and busy charter programme, fully booked for Summer. 
• You must have prior yacht experience to be considered for this role, you will need to be able to hit the ground running.
• Fantastic owners who understand the importance of mental health on board – there is a crew gym, large crew mess, TV room, sun deck for crew when guests are on board and more. You're also encouraged to bring your own sports equipment (bicycles etc) to use during downtime if you wish. 
• The position is a 2:2 rotation. 
• Salary is €6,000 + 13 month bonus and great tips. Performance based annual pay rise. 
• Start date is the 20th August. 

Closing Date Sun 25 Aug 2024

Chief Stew to join this lovely US owned 55m MY in the coming few weeks! 

• We are looking for a Chief Stew with arounds a years experience in the Chief Stew seat or an exceptional 2nd Stew looking for their first Chief position 
• This is a role with a lot of opportunity to grow over the coming year. There is a new build launching next year and the plan will be the entire crew move over Spring 2025. With this in mind we are looking for someone that is happy to be on the smaller yacht first! 
• Lovely US owners with children. They love the yacht and enjoy coming on with friends and family 
• You will join the yacht in the US and remain US / Caribbean side until the new build
• Excellent longevity amongst the other HOD – the current Chief has gone across to the build 
• Private & occasional charter 
• 6000-6500 EURO 
• 90 days – rotation has been discussed and is certainly up for negotiation after you have been on board and proved yourself – rotation will be offered on the new build 
• Discretionary tips from the owner
• 13th month performance bonus
• Start ASAP will wait for the right person! 
• B1 is a MUST 

2nd Stew required for 48m MY

• We are looking for an experienced Stew to join this lovely yacht as their 2nd Stew ahead of a busy season 
• Private & charter with charters booked in August and plenty of availability 
• Nice owners with grown up children 
• Excellent Captain 
• Med based yacht 
• Full time position. Winter will see a paint job in the SoF and then back to Cannes/Antibes for the rest of winter 
• Start ASAP 
• Salary 4500 EURO 
• 44 days leave but there can be flexibility for unpaid leave etc in winter 
• Summer 2025 – pushed heavily into the charter market 

Rotational 3rd Engineer – 100m+ – World cruising

Posted Date Fri 19 Jul 2024

Closing Date Fri 02 Aug 2024

This is a lovely opportunity to join a 100m+ yacht as 3rd Engineer and learn from a close knit team. This is a busy boat where you will get lots of sea time as the boat is dual season and visits remote areas of the world.

They are looking for a candidate with an EOOW  minimum. Commercial background is ideal.

• Private yacht, dual season and world cruising. 
• Great crew that all get on well.
• Training budget available. 
• $5000 – $6000 salary (DOE to be discussed at interview) + annual bonus.
• Start date is 31st August. 

Office & Crew Administrator (France)

Land-based Maritime / Permanent

Posted By Cobie Brasher

• Reception duties and assist with daily office operations.
• Support the Crew Manager with administrative tasks, ensuring all crew qualifications and contracts are up-to-date.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in the crew database and filing systems
• Fluency in both French and English is essential
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in Europe already, this position does not offer sponsorship

Posted Date Thu 18 Jul 2024

Closing Date Thu 01 Aug 2024

2nd Stew Needed for a 55m Med-Based MY

• We are seeking an experienced Stew to join this private 55m yacht as the 2nd Stew, ideally within the next few days!
• Candidates stepping up into the 2nd Stew role are welcome but must have substantial yacht experience and be ready to support the Chief Stew.
• Mediterranean-based yacht
• Interior team of 4
• The Chief Stew prefers a 2nd Stew confident in housekeeping and service, with strong skills in table decoration and tablescaping.
• Immediate start
• Salary: 4500 EUR
• 42 days leave
• This can also be a seasonal role

Deckhand – 70m Private – World Cruising

• 70m Private Dual-Season M/Y is looking for a Deckhand to join them within the next two weeks.
• This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to log some extensive sea time in an expedition-style, off-grid cruising programme.
• The vessel has a genuine off-the-beaten-track itinerary with plans to travel throughout Central America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. With this in mind, you must have no reservations about vaccinations.
• The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience on a 50m+, only candidates with 1 years proven longevity on their CV will be considered.
• Having your YMO in hand would also be hugely appealing, however you must be competent driving large tenders. Any other skills or qualifications would also be beneficial.
• Due to the vessel's itinerary, you must have a B1B2 visa in hand, unfortunately, this is non-negotiable.
• On offer is a competitive salary DOE and a 3:1 rotation. As well as excellent training and bonus schemes.

Deckhand -100m+ Private – Dual Season

• A Prestigious 100m+ Private M/Y is looking for a Deckhand to join them ASAP.
• This is an incredible opportunity to join an excellent Dual Season programme with an exciting itinerary, led by fantastic HODs.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1+ years’ experience on a vessel over 50m. Any additional watersports, or trade skills such as carpentry would be hugely appealing.
• Having your YMO in hand along with large tender driving experience would also support your application.
• There is an excellent crew culture onboard that specifically focuses on crew morale and encourages career progression, with a very generous training budget on offer.
• You need to be well-presented, approachable have a solid work ethic – personality is key on this one!
• On offer is a fantastic package above industry standard, along with a 3:1 rotation.

2nd engineer – 70m+ SY – Dual season

We're working with a 70m+ sailing yacht who are looking for a full time 2nd engineer to join the engineering team. 

• Dual season – Med / Caribbean. Due to complete a survey in the Med this winter. 
• Private yacht. 
• The minimum requirement for this position is an AEC2 qualification, however, it is essential that you are close to achieving your first ticket and have multiple years experience on 60m+ yachts. If you hold an EOOW Unlimited, SV EOOW or Y3, this would be preferred. 
• If you have an electrical background this would be excellent, but is not essential. 
• An interest in sailing is also highly beneficial. 
• This is a full time position with 42 days leave per year. 
• Salary is 8000USD per month. 
• Start date is the end of August. 

Laundry Stew

Posted By Sophie Wells

Closing Date Mon 29 Jul 2024

• Our client is looking for an experienced Laundry Master to join his fantastic 100m Sailing Yacht
• this is a wonderful vessel, with a good reputation and a lovely, long-standing crew. 
• They are looking for someone who is going to take control of the laundry room onboard, and who has previous experience doing guest and crew laundry to a high standard
• they have all the usual, industrial machines onboard (Miele, roller iron), but they need someone who knows how to operate and work with these
• The role will also require helping out in BOH duties and HK
• They would like someone who is outgoing, bubbly and eager to learn 
• This is a beautiful vessel to be on, they treat their crew amazingly with rew outings, early finishes in Fridays when they can and lots of activities. 
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 3500 

Captain – New Build 50m – Full Time

Posted Date Wed 17 Jul 2024

Closing Date Wed 31 Jul 2024

• We are looking for an experienced captain with either new build or significant refit experience to join this amazing project.
• Your first job will be to recruit a Chief Engineer and eventually the entire team.
• You will have shore side support from a leading management company.
• The yacht will be launched early 2025 and the owners will use her throughout the summer.
• After a warranty period the yacht will travel to the Caribbean for the winter 25/26.
• You must hold an Master 500 as minimum.
• A thorough cruising knowledge of the Mediterranean is essential.
• A good salary package is on offer with 60 days annual leave.
• Start Date – 1st October
• This is an excellent opportunity for a captain wishing to assemble their own crew, oversee a new build through her final stages of construction, and enjoy the fruits of their labour.
• Please only apply via the website. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Stew with secondary skills (yoga, pilates, masseuse)

Posted Date Tue 16 Jul 2024

Closing Date Tue 30 Jul 2024

• Our client is looking for an experienced stewardess with a secondary skill to join this exciting new build project. 
• Ideally, candidates will also be a qualified masseuse OR a yoga instructor OR a PT OR a DJ. The client would like to see a range of skills and qualifications and something different!
• As well as the secondary skill candidates must have some yachting experience, ideally 6 months to 1 year. Your role will include you rotating in all areas of the interior. 
• This is a newly built vessel that has great potential, you will be joining at an exciting time preparing the vessel and making it fully operational. This is a great time to get to know both the yacht and the crew and really settle in. 
• The captain is passionate about his crew and their well-being, they would love someone who can fit in with their outgoing and fun dynamic
• The rest of the crew are sporty, they love to surf, dive and do all different water sports. It would be great if you had similar interests! They need someone adventurous, sporty, outdoorsy. 
• Salary: TBC
• Start date: Mid August
• Leave: 3:1  

Second Engineer – 80m – Build

We're working with an 80m yacht that's still in build and are looking for a second engineer to join them.

• The position requires a minimum SV EOOW or EOOW Unlimited ticket, if you hold your 2nd engineer unlimited ticket or are close to achieving it, this is looked upon favourably. 
• Any experience with setting up systems, warranty periods, refits or build experience would be beneficial but not essential. You must have prior experience on yachts to be considered. 
• The yacht will also consider an experienced 3rd engineer (4+ years as 3rd on yachts), who is looking for a step up to 2nd. 
• Accommodation provided, daily food allowance and medical insurance. 
• 38 days leave during the build, this will move to a 2/2 rotation after launch in 2025.
• €6,500 – €8,000 salary depending on experience and ticket. 
• Dual season itinerary after launch. 
• Start date is flexible, ideally late August. 

Second Engineer – 50m+ – 3:1 rotation

We're working with a 50m+ new build support yacht that will be joining a larger fleet following delivery later this year. 

• You will be joining during the final stages of the build so will gain experience in this area.
• There is a tight knit crew on board who have a fun and outgoing dynamic so they would like someone who can fit in with this, any water sport lovers will fit right in!
• You must hold a Y4, EOOW Unl or SV 2nd / EOOW ticket to be considered for this position. Yacht experience would be ideal, but they will also consider someone with a commercial background looking for their first yacht if you bring the right energy and skill set. 
• Salary is to be discussed, based on your experience, but will be competitive. 
• 3:1 rotation. 
• Start date is mid – end of August. 

Deckhand – 60m+ Support Vessel – Dual Season

• A 60m+ Support Vessel is looking for a Deckhand to join them from Mid-August onwards.
• This is an incredible opportunity for a self-motivated and career-driven Deckhand to join an exciting project due to be launched this Summer.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a year’s industry experience and their YMO in hand, along with an additional skill of some kind such as Kitesurf Instructor, Dive Instructor and / or Sailing and Surfing experience.
• Other skills which would hugely support your application include DJ and / or Videography experience.
• Personality is key on this one, you must be outgoing, have the right attitude and have a genuine interest in watersports to be considered.
• The vessel has an excellent training culture onboard, encouraging crew to thrive and develop their skills with the vessel’s heavy operations.
• There is a fantastic crew culture led by outstanding HOD’s who are passionate about creating a healthy working environment made up of like-minded individuals.
• Having your B1B2 visa would hugely support your application, however this is not essential. 
• On offer is a competitive package above industry standard along with a 3:1 rotation.

Chief Mate – 50m New Build

Posted By Tom Rose

Posted Date Mon 15 Jul 2024

Closing Date Sun 11 Aug 2024

• 50m Dual season Private New Build Motor yacht are looking to recruit a Chief Mate to join them as soon as possible

• Fantastic Captain and experienced yacht owners who are keen to travel further afield after the initial shake down season

• They are looking for a solid officer who is competent in both the bridge and on deck. They run with a small team so it is essential you are willing to get stuck in and lead outside from the front!

• OOW 3000 required as minimum, ideally working towards CM3000 or holding already

• The yacht has launched and is due for delivery to the owners in October. They plan to head to MYS before being shipped to the Caribbean and potential for a trip to Galapagos later in the year

• Ideally this would suit either a Bosun holding OOW that has experience with watch keeping and experience with SOPS or a 2nd officer looking to make a step up to Chief Officer but happy with a smaller yacht

• Experience with new build set ups would be advantageous!

• On offer is a salary of 7000+ Euros DOE, 60 days leave – full package to be discussed during initial calls

Deckhand – 75m Private / Charter – Dual Season

• A 75m Private/Charter Dual Season Motor Yacht is looking for a Deckhand to join them by the 31 st of July.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a career focused Deckhand to join an incredible programme, with a fantastic crew culture led by outstanding HOD’s.
• The vessel has a Med/Caribbean Itinerary with a busy Med Season ahead made up of both owner and charter trips.
• You will need to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience onboard a vessel over 50m and be keen and enthusiastic with a positive attitude. Additional skills with either Fishing, Videography, Watersports or Personal Training would be hugely appealing.
• There is an excellent crew onboard with proven longevity throughout all departments.
• On offer is a fantastic package that includes a salary of €3000+ DOE along with a 5:1 rotation.
• There is also a discretionary 13th month bonus, full medical and a very generous training allowance, along with additional charter tips.

Posted Date Sat 13 Jul 2024

Closing Date Mon 26 Aug 2024

Chief Stew required for 70+m MY 

• We are looking for an excellent Chief Stew to join this beautiful 70m new yacht 
• Candidates will have solid Chief Stew experience, good longevity and excellent refs
• Start date is early September 
• Dual season yacht with charters booked and owner trips 
• Charter experience will be a bonus and a candidate that excels in the creative side of things is a must! 
• Lovely crew and opposite Chief Stew 
• Great owners that offer excellent working packages 
• Salary 8000 EURO 
• Very good bonus scheme rewarding longevity

Yacht Accounts Manager (France)

Posted Date Thu 11 Jul 2024

• Provide financial administrative support to the Yacht Captain and Owner. 
• Interact and report to third party representative, (i.e. Captain, Owner’s Rep, Owner.
• To reflect and maintain a professional company image whether in-person, through telephone interaction or when attending industry related functions.
• General clerical, bookkeeping and accounting
• Project-based work such as refit and charter accounting.
• Initiate and supervise the setup of Bank Accounts and Credit Cards for new vessels and Captains.
• Liaise with the Yacht Technical Manager daily to review vessel and crew issues.
• Convey systems and financial procedures to new Captains.
• Prepare Quarterly Financial Reports providing commentary for Owner’s review.
• Provide Month End Audits of the vessel’s Cash and Credit Card Accounts.
• Maintain Crew Documentation, including knowledge of Yacht Ratings and US and foreign Visa issues. Management of crew-related issues
• Payroll Administration, including knowledge of tax and foreign withholding regulations.
• Calculate and pay Payroll Liabilities using EFTPS software.
• CANDIDATES MUST ALREADY RESIDE IN FRANCE – please highlight this in your application.

Experienced Stew

Posted Date Wed 10 Jul 2024

Closing Date Wed 24 Jul 2024

• Our client is looking for an experienced stewardess to join this brilliant private, 75m, dual-season MY currently in Europe
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience on a similar-sized vessel and be confident in all areas of the interior but predominately have a passion for housekeeping
• There will be the opportunity to step up to Lead Housekeeper for 3 months of the year to over leave. Therefore, candidates must truly enjoy being in housekeeping and have the ambition to progress
• This is a fantastic vessel with good owners who use their yacht frequently, it has a busy, dual season schedule so candidates must be ready to hit the ground running and understand the demands of a busy boat!
• The crew onboard are close-knit and balanced. They enjoy beach days and hanging out together, along with being fit & active they also plan crew dock BBQ's and events. They'd love someone who can slot in easily to their 'boat family'
• Start date: 1st September 
• Salary: 3300 – 3500 euro DOE
• Leave: 90 days 

Chief Officer – 50m – Private/Charter

Posted Date Mon 08 Jul 2024

Closing Date Sun 04 Aug 2024

• 50m Dual season Private/Charter yacht are looking for Chief officer to join them within the next 2-3 weeks
• Open to both Male or Female candidates
• Well run yacht with an established Captain who we know well! Great team and lovely owners
• The yacht runs a mixture of private and charter usage and is shipped to the Caribbean for Winters. Med cruising this Summer with 1 charter booked and several further enquiries
• They are looking for someone who is confident with watch keeping as they move around a lot and often at night along with solid leadership experience and able to run a deck team of 2
• For manning requirements, they require a YM offshore or IYT 200, someone working towards OOW would be good
• AEC1 and AEC2 also required for manning however they could consider someone with AEC 1 who is willing to complete AEC2 before joining
• PWC instructor would be advantageous
• On offer is a salary of 6000 Euros, 42 days leave, even split of tips along with 2 return flights

Bosun – 60M – Private/Charter

Posted Date Sun 07 Jul 2024

Closing Date Sun 08 Sep 2024

• 60m Dual season Private/Charter yacht are looking for a Bosun to join them the last week of August/first week of September
• This is a fantastic program with a superb team and a client we have worked with since launch and have placed the majority of crew onboard – it’s a incredible team!
• They are looking for a Bosun to join them and be part of the awesome team. The current bosun is moving on after 3 years onboard!
• They are looking for someone with 2+ years experience, comfortable leading a team and a good all round skillset with both maintenance and operations
• Good prop tender driving required – they operate a 8 and 10m prop tenders
• Must have Strong guest interaction skills, be well presented, driven and a hard worker!
• Yachtmaster and PWC instructor required
• Must be a non smoker/vaper – this includes social smokers
• The yacht will be wrapping up a busy Summer of 6 weeks of charter and then heading to the Monaco yacht show, the plan is to then cross to the Caribbean and attend the Palm beach yacht show. Summer 2025 TBC
• Ideally B1/B2 in hand but they will assist an excellent candidate
• On offer is a salary of 3800-4000 Euros, 13 th month bonus, even split of tips, full medical cover & 3 return flight to match rotations

Deckhand/OOW – 90m World Cruising yacht

Posted Date Mon 24 Jun 2024

• 90m World Cruising Private Motor yacht is looking for a Deck/OOW to join them ASAP – ideally this weekend or early next week

• MUST hold B1/B2 Visa

• Fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified OOW unlimited to break into the industry!

• They will consider someone from a commercial background who has recently qualified and looking to get their foot in the door and happy to learn the deck position whilst getting exposure to the bridge with watches as your progress and prove yourself

• This is a mostly deck based role, you need to be keen to learn, ready to get stuck in and driven to build a long-standing career in the industry but will gain extensive navigational/bridge time

• Additional skillsets or backgrounds in water sports, hospitality or having grown up around the ocean would be a good addition

• You need to be well presented, a hard worker and a team player able to gel with the current deck team

• The yacht will teach you and guide you as you progress and allow you to gain navigational experience and watches in the bridge over time

• Interesting and varied itinerary which includes Alaska and Tahiti! • On offer is a salary of 3800 USD, 60 Days leave – full package TBD during initial calls

Posted Date Mon 17 Jun 2024

Closing Date Sat 27 Jul 2024

Chief Stew required for fantastic 70+m MY 

• We are looking for a well established, bright, enthusiastic Chief Stew to join this high profile program in the next week / 10 days
• You will have good longevity on your CV as well as excellent references in place 
• As a Chief Stew, you will lead by example as well as being keen on training your team and mentoring the girls 
• We want someone passionate about being a Chief Stew and not someone that just wants rotation 
• You will be joining a well established yacht so we are looking for someone to join and slip into the yachts ways, not someone that wants to come in and change everything! 
• World cruising yacht with an exciting itinerary ahead
• Excellent package – to be discussed over the phone but full rotation and lovely bonus scheme and perks! 
• Salary 7000-7500 EUR
• B1 required 
• 2:2 rotation 

Posted Date Mon 10 Jun 2024

Chief Stew required for lovely 80m new build yacht launching Spring 2025 

• We are looking for an established Chief Stew to join this beautiful build in the final stages, before launch
• You will join the yacht as Chief Stew, in a full time role, moving to a 2:2 rotational position after launch 
• Us owners, family with 3 children – aged 7-13
• Very active family, very approachable, enjoy excursions off the yacht etc 
• The yacht will be world cruising for the first 2 years with the guests on board a lot. They will come and go, specifically when the yacht is cruising to new destinations and they will enjoy short holidays off the yacht, depending on location eg. Safari etc 
• They would like to recruit a bright, fun Chief Stew, with a good personality that has a love for yachting! You will then be involved in recruiting your new team 
• This is the owners 2nd yacht and as they have stepped up in size, they would like to step in service too. They would like a Chief Stew that can adapt to a family BBQ on the beach and then a formal dinner, tasting menu with wine pairing etc 
• We would like a candidate that has good solid yachting experience, someone that has shown longevity in their previous roles and is committed to another yacht long term 
• Full time in yard with a raised salary 
• After launch 2:2
• Salary DOE 

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Sniper took picture of Trump rally shooter, saw him use rangefinder before assassination attempt, source says

By Nicole Sganga, Anna Schecter

Updated on: July 17, 2024 / 11:50 AM EDT / CBS News

A sniper from a local tactical team deployed to assist the U.S. Secret Service at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday took a picture of the gunman and saw him looking through a rangefinder minutes before he tried to assassinate the former president, a local law enforcement officer with direct knowledge of the events told CBS News. 

The sniper was one of three snipers, members of local tactical teams, who were stationed inside the building that the shooter used in the attack, the officer said. The operations plan had them stationed inside, looking out windows toward the rally, scanning the crowd. The details about the three snipers were first reported by the local news outlet BeaverCountian.com.  

One sniper inside spotted the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, outside and looking up at the roof, observing the building and disappearing, according to the officer who spoke to CBS News. The sniper observed Crooks as he returned to the building, sat down and looked at his phone. At that point, one of the local snipers took a picture of Crooks.

Next, the local sniper observed Crooks looking through a rangefinder, an instrument routinely used by marksmen to determine the distance of a target, and he immediately radioed to the command post, according to the local law enforcement officer. The local sniper also attempted to send the photo of the gunman up the chain of command.

The command post, according to multiple law enforcement officials, served as a central hub to streamline communications between U.S. Secret Service and the local officers from nearby state and county police forces. It is unclear if the command post received the alert.

Officials then lost track of Crooks, who disappeared, but soon returned for a third time with a backpack. The local sniper team called for backup — alerting the command post that the gunman had a backpack and was walking toward the back of the building.

By the time other local officers responded to the backup request, the gunman had scaled the building, positioning himself above and behind the local snipers inside the building, according to the officer.

Two other municipal police officers who heard the call for backup attempted to climb onto the roof. Butler County Sheriff Michael Sloupe told CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA that an armed municipal officer with Butler Township was hoisted by another officer onto the roof of the building where the gunman had taken a position. Crooks focused his rifle towards the officer who ultimately let go, falling off the roof. Moments later, the shooter began firing into the crowd.

A U.S. Secret Service sniper stationed in a building behind the former president fired off one round, according to multiple law enforcement officials, killing the gunman. Two federal law enforcement officers told CBS News the Secret Service team that ultimately killed the shooter was located on a building behind Trump's left shoulder.

A federal law enforcement bulletin obtained by CBS News identified the gunman as "an apparent lone attacker," warning violent extremists could try to conduct "follow-on or retaliatory" attacks over the next few months, related to November's election. 

The gunman killed Corey Comperatore , a firefighter. Trump and two others — 57-year-old Marine Corps veteran David Dutch and 74-year-old James Copenhaver — were injured.

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MELVINDALE (AP) — The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Detroit-area police officer was arrested a day after he fled the shooting scene shirtless while riding a bike, authorities said.

Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested Monday evening on Detroit’s southwest side, the Michigan State Police’s Second District said in a post on X. He is the suspect in the death of Melvindale Officer Mohamed Said, who was killed Sunday while responding to a call about a suspicious person near a car wash.

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From the daughter of immigrants to the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination. William Brangham has a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' record and how she arrived at this pivotal moment.

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And let's take a step back now to delve into Vice President Harris' record and how she arrived at this pivotal moment.

William Brangham has a look at her path, from the daughter of immigrants to the favorite for the Democratic presidential nominee.

William Brangham:

In the blink of an eye, Vice President Kamala Harris went from being President Biden's biggest defender…

Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States (D) and U.S. Presidential Candidate: One thing we know about our President Joe Biden, he is a fighter.

… to the person most likely to replace him on the presidential ballot four months from now.

Harris securing the nomination would be historic, the first time a Black woman leads a major-party ticket. But it would be just the latest in a career of firsts for Harris, a politician who rose from district attorney to state attorney general to U.S. senator.

In 2021, she became the first woman and first Black American and South Asian American vice president.

Kamala Harris:

While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last.

Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.

Harris is the daughter of immigrants from Oakland, California. Her mother was a scientist who emigrated from India to study at U.C. Berkeley. Her father was from Jamaica and became a prominent economist at Stanford.

In elementary school, Harris was bused from her predominantly Black neighborhood to a white one, part of an effort to desegregate local public schools. She lived in California until she was 12, when Harris moved with her mother and sister to Canada. Harris later enrolled at Howard University, a historically Black college in Washington, D.C., where she studied political science and economics.

She then returned to the Bay Area for law school. And it was in San Francisco where Harris' political career began. In 2003, she was elected the city's district attorney.

To be a prosecutor is to really be engaged in one of the most — noblest professions that anyone could do and have.

Her career in law enforcement helped propel her to higher office, but also has earned her a good deal of criticism.

California's police unions were livid when she didn't press for the death penalty for a man who killed a police officer. She also championed providing a path for some nonviolent first-time drug offenders to get education and job training to prevent them from re-offending.

When we're talking about serious and violent crime, lock them up. But when we're talking about nonviolent crime, that is actually the crime that is occupying the bulk of our public resources and beds in our state prison system. And we need to have a meaningful system to reduce the likelihood that that revolving door will continue.

In 2010, Harris was elected attorney general of California, overseeing the largest state Justice Department in the U.S.

Harris' office took on predatory for-profit colleges and also secured a nearly $20 billion settlement with banks following the 2008 foreclosure crisis.

It was imperative that we not give a blank check of immunity to the banks for their wrongdoing.

Harris' tenure as attorney general also coincided with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and the emergence of criminal justice reform as a major issue.

In 2015, Harris didn't take a position a state law that would have required independent investigations when police killed civilians. Harris' office also tried to prevent nonviolent prisoners from being released after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that California's overcrowded prisons violated inmate's constitutional rights.

At the same time, her office launched implicit bias training for law enforcement officers in 2015.

We have developed and implemented a policy on implicit bias and racial profiling.

In 2016, Harris was elected to the U.S. Senate in a landslide, becoming only the second Black woman to serve as a U.S. senator.

I intend to fight for truth and transparency and trust.

As senator, Harris shined in hearings with her pointed prosecutorial questioning of witnesses, including Brett Kavanaugh, after he'd been nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Can you think of any laws that give the government the power to make decisions about the male body?

Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice:

I'm happy to answer a more specific question.

Male versus female?

Brett Kavanaugh:

There are medical procedures.

That the government has the power to make a decision about a man's body?

In 2019, with a growing national profile, Harris joined the wide field of Democrats who lined up to challenge President Donald Trump.

I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for president of the United States.

But her bid for the White House struggled to gain traction, especially as she faced questions about her record as a prosecutor.

Fmr. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI):

She put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when she was asked if she ever smoked marijuana.

Fmr. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard:

She blocked evidence — she blocked evidence that would have freed an innocent man from death row until the courts forced her to do so. And she fought to keep cash bail system in place. That impacts poor people in the worst kind of way.

As the elected attorney general of California, I did the work of significantly reforming the criminal justice system of a state of 40 million people, which became a national model for the work that needs to be done. And I am proud of that work.

Harris dropped out of the race before a single ballot was cast.

And I will keep fighting every day for what this campaign has been about, justice for the people.

Harris eventually endorsed Joe Biden and was then chosen by him to be his running mate.

In this election, we have a chance to change the course of history. We're all in this fight, you, me, and Joe, together.

In 2020, Biden and Harris won a contentious election.

We did it. We did it, Joe. You're going to be the next president of the United States.

And as vice president, Harris' tenure got off to a rocky start. After being tasked with stemming the root causes of migration to the U.S., Harris' first trip abroad as V.P. was to Mexico and Guatemala.

I want to be clear to folks in this region who are thinking about making that dangerous trek to the United States-Mexico border. Do not come. Do not come.

With increasing numbers of migrants coming to the U.S.-Mexico border, Harris was criticized for not visiting the region.

You haven't been to the border.

And I haven't been to Europe. I mean, I don't understand the point that you're making.

Although Harris later visited the border, it fed into the perception that the Biden administration was not doing enough to curb illegal border crossings.

In 2022, Texas' governor, Republican Greg Abbott bused migrants literally to her front door in Washington, D.C.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX):

Kamala Harris was saying there's no problem on the border. So, she said the border was secure. And so I felt the need to be involved in the education process.

In the summer of 2022, the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning the right to abortion marked a turning point for Harris.

She emerged as a fierce advocate for the administration on abortion rights and women's rights more broadly.

Do you not trust women to know what isn't their own best interest? You, some legislator in some state capital, the majority of whom are not women, are in a better position to tell her what she should do?

And with the Senate evenly split between Democrats and Republicans…

The Senate being equally divided, the vice president votes in the affirmative, and the bill, as amended, is passed.

… Harris' tie-breaking vote was key in many of the Biden administration's legislative victories, including the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act, which was America's most ambitious effort yet to tackle climate change.

Harris also took a leading role in efforts to reduce gun violence, overseeing the first ever Office of Gun Violence Prevention. She spoke with Geoff Bennett last September.

Geoff Bennett:

Absent congressional action, how will that effort make a significant change?

Well, congressional action is very important. There's no question about that. But, sadly, a lot of folks there just don't have the courage to do it. The work that we are doing is to make sure that we are implementing all of the executive orders that have already been implemented and passed.

With President Biden now out of the race, the 59-year-old Kamala Harris will again see her career and record closely examined as she tries to both unify the Democratic Party behind her bid and then turn her sights on defeating the former president.

For the PBS "News Hour," I'm William Brangham.

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Ex-Secret Service special agents explain why countersniper who saved Trump's life may have lost crucial seconds

• Trump's life was saved by a Secret Service countersniper assigned to Saturday's detail.
• But the shooter still managed to kill one rallygoer and injure two others before he was taken out.
• Experts said heat, staffing, and a focus on a nearby tree line may have cost crucial seconds.

The Secret Service countersniper who narrowly saved the life of former President Donald Trump may have lost crucial seconds because of factors including the extreme heat, a lack of antisniper backup, and a likely focus on a nearby tree line, a former special agent told Business Insider.

"This countersniper made an amazingly quick decision and clearly saved Trump's life," Bill Pickle, the former special agent in charge of Al Gore's vice-presidential Secret Service detail, said.

"Our guys are the best shots in the world. That's what they do," Pickle said.

"And within a second of the moment this kid opened fire, the CS guy shot him," he said, using Secret Service shorthand to refer to the countersniper deployed at Saturday night's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

"But someone will blame that CS and the spotter and say, 'If only he had been two seconds faster in spotting the shooter,'" the former special agent said.

"The real question may be: If there were more antisniper eyes on that building, could this have all been avoided?" he added.

How did the countersniper team not see the shooting suspect sooner?

Pickle said one area of focus for investigators would be how the shooter managed to get on top of the building without authorities taking notice.

"The other question is: Why wasn't this roof secured, and were there agents or law enforcement in there checking IDs?" he added.

"How did this kid figure out a way to get out on the rooftop and slither across that rooftop?" Pickle said. "He low-crawled across the roof on his hands and knees, and he pushed the weapon ahead of him just like in the military."

But even if they see a shooting suspect quicker, countersnipers may not always have the ability to act immediately when they spot a threat, Anthony Cangelosi, a former special agent who directed the Secret Service's technical-security advances for presidential candidates, said.

"You either have to make a decision: 'Do I take a shot? Or do I not take a shot?'" Cangelosi told BI.

"What if you find out, 'Oh, I just killed a 20-year-old kid who loves the protectee, and he couldn't get in the venue, and he just wanted to get up on that roof?' No one wants to be in that position," Cangelosi said.

Cangelosi said the Secret Service team at the event should have a "site plan" that would include a layout of the area and the surrounding buildings.

The would-be assassin fired at least three rounds from a rooftop 150 yards from where Trump was speaking. He killed one rallygoer and critically injured two others before being shot dead by a yet-to-be-identified Secret Service countersniper who was positioned on another rooftop.

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One bullet grazed Trump's right ear , bloodying his face.

"This kid, at 150 yards, made a great shot," Pickle said Sunday of the would-be assassin, his voice grim. "I don't know the specifics of whether he used optics, meaning a scope on his rifle," he told BI.

"But even with optics, it takes somebody with training to aim at somebody's head from 150 yards away and you actually hit the edge of the head," he said.

"That's not a lucky shot," he added. "That's a guy who actually shot before."

The FBI identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks , 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The FBI said it was still investigating a motive.

But for now, it's clear that at least three things may have factored into the several-second delay between when Crooks was seen crawling onto the roof and when the CS team saw and shot him, Pickle said.

The decision on how many antisnipers to deploy may prove the most critical factor, he said.

"Someone made a decision that that number of countersnipers was sufficient," he said. "And obviously, in hindsight, they were wrong because there was a kid who was able to get up there on that rooftop and pull the trigger three times at least."

How many CS teams were deployed?

Staffing decisions would have been made at the Secret Service's headquarters in Washington, DC, based on whatever agency personnel on the ground recommended after a several-day investigation of the site, Pickle said.

"An advance team actually does a lengthy survey, where they look at everything and then recommend what they need," he said.

"But if they're stretched for resources, headquarters can say we can only get you one team out there. And that's not unusual — if you don't have it, you don't have it," Pickle said.

"It always boils down to resources," he said. "And if it's not a resource problem, and the money was there, then it's still an allocation-of-resources problem," he said — meaning someone underestimated the forces needed to keep Trump safe.

Regardless of how many snipers were present, the Secret Service typically has "360-degree coverage" of an event where a sitting or former president is speaking, Cangelosi said.

Another factor is the weather.

"The CS guys would probably say: 'We were up there for four hours in 100-degree heat, and if we had another team up here or drone support, this wouldn't have happened,'" Pickle said.

The team may also have been focusing on a nearby tree line, seeing it as the primary risk.

"You're looking at everything that would hide a potential assassin," Pickle said.

"The first assumption is that if I'm a bad guy, I'm going to hide. Human nature is such that I'm going to be scanning the rooftops to make sure they're empty, but then I'm going to be focusing on that tree line because you think the bad guy is going to be hidden," Pickle said.

"You don't think the bad guy is going to be out in the open," he said.

Interagency squabbles and intense public scrutiny are forthcoming

Once the would-be assassin opened fire, "everything that happened up there was textbook and the way it should have happened," Pickle said. The CS team returned fire, long-gun-toting counterassault agents in black jumpsuits and helmets rushed the stage, and business-suited agents at the rally platform hurried Trump offstage.

"But why wasn't he identified seconds sooner?" Pickle asked of the shooter.

"Was it caused by exhaustion from being on a 100-degree roof for four hours? Was the CS team watching the heavy foliage there, which arguably was the best place to hide?" he said.

"An open roof is not the best place to hide. If he climbed out onto an open rooftop, he was prepared to die," he added.

"The worst nightmare for the Secret Service has always been a lone gunman who hasn't been announcing his views publicly and is ready to die," he said.

Pickle said Saturday's attack would be dissected for years to come and "will be in the training syllabus forever."

"It's going to be a circular firing squad," Pickle said of the interagency finger-pointing and conspiracy theories that will play out as the attempted assassination is scrutinized by the FBI, Congress, and the press and public.

Cangelosi told BI that "a lot of people talk and things just travel" within the agency after an event of this magnitude.

"We all want answers, and we want them as quickly as possible, but it's going to take some time," Cangelosi said. "You know the Secret Service; they're professionals. Mistakes are made. They're going to remedy them."

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Police officer spotted Trump shooter on roof before rampage: Updates

BETHEL PARK, Pa. − A local police officer was hoisted by his partner to the roof of the building where he spotted a gunman moments before the start of the deadly shooting at former President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a local law enforcement official said Tuesday.

Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe told Reuters the gunman, later identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, saw the officer and pointed his rifle at him before the officer, holding to the roof's edge, dropped down to safety. Slupe, who said the officer was unable to use his gun under the circumstances, said Crooks quickly opened fire toward Trump, who was speaking in the Butler Farm Show grounds about 150 yards away on Saturday.

Trump was wounded, one attendee was killed, and two others were critically wounded. Secret Service snipers then fatally shot Crooks, the agency's director has said. The Secret Service issued a statement Tuesday saying the agency was "deeply grateful" to local police officers for their efforts — and denied blaming local authorities for the attack.

In an interview Monday on ABC News , Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said local police had been in the building and were "responsible for the outer perimeter of the building." The statement drew criticism from Patrick Yoes, national president of the Fraternal Order of Police, who said all officers at the scene acted "heroically."

"This is a failure at the management or command level who failed to secure an obvious weakness in the security of this event," Yoes said in a statement .

The Secret Service, in a statement early Tuesday, appeared to walk back the blame.

"We are deeply grateful to the officers who ran toward danger to locate the gunman and to all our local partners for their unwavering commitment," the agency's statement read. "Any news suggesting the Secret Service is blaming local law enforcement for Saturday's incident is simply not true."

Biden rejects accusations in interview: Biden denies using violent anti-Trump rhetoric

Developments:

∎ A man was shot and killed by out-of-town police officers about a mile from the site of the National Republican Convention in Milwaukee, outside the event's security perimeter, the USA TODAY Network reported Tuesday. A witness said the officers were trying to break up a fight.

∎ Nearly two-thirds of Republican voters − 65% − say Trump surviving the assassination attempt indicates divine intervention or God's will, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The same survey showed 80% of registered voters believe the country is spiraling out of control.

∎ Three snipers from local tactical teams, deployed to assist the Secret Service, were stationed inside the building from which Crooks opened fire Saturday, a local law enforcement officer with direct knowledge of the incident told CBS News .

∎ A video posted from the rally to social media shows civilians calling out to police that someone was on the roof moments before the shooting started. Cheatle said "a very short period of time" passed between then and when Crooks began shooting.

∎ The Republican National Convention entered its second day Tuesday, one day after Trump made his first public appearance since the shooting.

Reported Iran plot to kill Trump appears unrelated to Saturday shooting

The Secret Service boosted protection for Trump after learning about an Iranian plot to kill him before Saturday's assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, which appears to be unrelated, sources told USA TODAY.

Once the threat was ascertained, the White House confirmed with the Secret Service at a senior level that they were continuing to track the latest reporting, according to a national security official who was not authorized to speak publicly. The Trump campaign was made aware of “an evolving threat,” the official said, and the Secret Service surged resources and assets to protect Trump.

The revelation raises further questions about how Saturday's gunman could have reached a position to shoot Trump under what was supposed to be enhanced security. Law enforcement authorities have not identified ties between the shooting and any foreign adversaries, according to a statement Tuesday from the National Security Council.

Iran's United Nations mission called the plot accusations "unsubstantiated and malicious."

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Former agent calls out Secret Service mistakes

Kenneth Valentine, a former Secret Service special agent in charge, told Reuters the agency responsible for protecting Trump should have had personnel surveilling rooftops and in a position to neutralize any threats.

Valentine also said the Secret Service should have identified the building from where Crooks shot − about 500 feet from where Trump spoke − as a security risk.

"He shouldn’t have been able to get up on the roof," Valentine said.

Trump schedules rally for a week after shooting

The Trump campaign has scheduled a rally for Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, one week after he was wounded in an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump and running mate JD Vance will appear in Van Andel Arena on Saturday afternoon, the campaign announced.

Trump, who was nicked in the right ear by a bullet in Saturday's shooting, will give his nomination acceptance speech Thursday night in Milwaukee.

− David Jackson

Victim sustained 'life-altering injuries,' family says

The family of James Copenhaver, one of the two victims injured while attending the Trump rally, issued a statement Tuesday thanking first responders and those who have provided him with medical treatment since the shooting.

The statement said Copenhaver, a 74-year-old Pennsylvania resident, sustained "life-altering injuries" in the attack and is in critical but stable condition at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. The family also asked for privacy as Copenhaver recovers.

Crooks reportedly bought ladder before shooting

Hours before the shooting, Crooks stopped at a Home Depot in his hometown of Bethel Park and purchased a ladder, CNN and NBC reported, citing unnamed law enforcement officials.

Several rallygoers reported to local officers before the shooting that Crooks was acting suspiciously and was climbing a ladder, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.

In a statement shared with USA TODAY, Home Depot deferred to law enforcement but condemned the shooting."The best source of information on this is law enforcement. We condemn the violence against former President Trump, and our thoughts are with him, the other victims of Saturday's horrific events, and their families," the statement said.

Neighbor of shooter stunned by tragedy

Officers with the Bethel Park Police Department on Tuesday continued blocking access to the street where the Crooks family home sits. The FBI has said the family has been cooperating with the investigation.

Late Monday, someone stepped out of the house, got into a red SUV parked in the driveway, and left as photographers hurried to capture a photo. Some neighbors who live within a block of the Crooks said they’re still in disbelief that one of their neighbors tried to assassinate Trump.

Vanessa Ovesney, 17, said it was a surprise to see the shooter was someone who had grown up in the peaceful suburb about an hour from where the shooting took place. She said Crooks looked familiar but that she couldn’t recall any interactions with him, though she had passed his house countless times."It’s unfortunate because we don’t know what was going on with him exactly," she said.

Memorial Thursday for shooting victim Corey Comperatore

Friends and loved ones of the former volunteer fire chief who was fatally shot at Trump's rally can pay their respects at a memorial Thursday, the family of Corey Comperatore announced.

Comperatore, 50, was a "hero" who dived to protect his wife and daughter when the shooting started, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said. An obituary released Monday says the father of two daughters was an engineer, a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, and a "man of God."

"Above all, Corey was the quintessential family man and the best girl dad," the obituary says, adding that "Corey's legacy is not just in the major milestones he achieved but in the small acts of kindness that marked his everyday life."

− Chris Kenning

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Gunman's motive eludes investigators

Authorities have yet to reveal a motive for the shooting. Despite scouring Crooks’ phone and computer search activity, authorities have been unable to determine why Crooks, a 20-year-old dietary aid at a nursing home with no criminal record, acted as he did.

Interviews with family and friends have turned up no obvious motive, law enforcement sources told CNN .

Crooks would have been eligible to cast his first presidential vote in the Nov. 5 election. Public records reflect a mixed political background, as Crooks was a registered Republican who a few years ago made a $15 donation to a Democratic Party cause.

Records also show his father is a registered Republican and his mother a registered Democrat.

Contributing: Reuters

Obstructed view may have delayed sniper response at Trump rally

3D analysis shows countersnipers likely had difficulty seeing the gunman before he fired.

Within seconds of 20-year-old Pennsylvania resident Thomas Matthew Crooks opening fire at former president Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, on Saturday evening, he was fatally shot by the Secret Service. But how did a specialized team of countersnipers fail to prevent its worst security lapse in decades?

A Washington Post analysis, based on more than 40 videos and photos, as well as satellite imagery and terrain analysis used to build a 3D model examining the rally site and shooter’s position, found that the two Secret Service countersniper teams may have initially been hindered in their ability to see the shooter as he crawled up the roof due to its slanted sides. Trees near the rally likely played a part in obscuring the shooter from at least one team assigned to detect and neutralize would-be snipers.

The Secret Service is responsible for the overall coordination of security measures during an event. The agency’s director said it tasked local law enforcement with securing the building from which Crooks allegedly opened fire and that officers failed to prevent him from accessing the roof.

The Secret Service declined to comment when asked whether the slant of the roof or the trees would have impacted the teams’ ability to respond.

The Post’s assessments were reviewed and corroborated by three former law enforcement officials, including two retired snipers and a former Secret Service agent, as well as a former marine sniper.

Approximate location of shooter

Countersniper

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Trump on stage

Countersniper teams

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The Post’s 3D model established that both units may have been hampered by the pitch of the building’s roof where Crooks was found, which rises roughly 3.5 ft from its exterior walls to its peak. According to the analysis, which placed a camera at the eye view of the teams, Crooks would likely not have been visible as he crawled up the roof to take his final shooting position. The Post’s reconstruction shows that the northernmost Secret Service countersniper team closest to the suspect — slightly more than 400 feet away and atop an approximately 23 foot tall barn — may have further struggled to see him because of two trees located between them.

Approximate location of the shooter

countersniper

The second countersniper team, located roughly 550 feet from the shooter, while farther away, could have had a less obstructed view, according to The Post’s reconstruction, because they were positioned slightly to the west and the trees may not have been in their line of sight.

Countersniper teams commonly scan for threats with binoculars, which offer a wider field of vision than a rifle optic, said Jason Lawless, a retired officer who worked as a sniper with the Tulsa Police Department’s Special Operations Team. But about two minutes before gunshots were fired, the northernmost team had already moved to their rifle positions, suggesting they were attuned to a potential threat at that point. It’s unclear exactly when Crooks first became visible to Secret Service countersnipers.

“If they’re on scope, they’ve been notified about something,” Lawless said. As Crooks fired his first shots, one of the countersnipers on the northernmost team flinched, he said, took his eye away from the scope, and reset his position.

The southernmost countersniper team, which can be seen in earlier images facing south, appeared to reorient northward before Crooks allegedly fired, suggesting that they were also aware of a threat.

The two teams’ positions on the barn roofs sat between approximately five and eight feet higher than the rooftop from which Crooks allegedly fired from. This meant that both teams were likely not high enough to see Crooks as he crawled up the other side of the roof, The Post’s model showed.

A law enforcement official with knowledge of the shooting said the sloped roof could have created a visual block to the countersnipers. The countersniper who killed Crooks had him in his sights for some moments trying to assess whether he had a gun and was a threat and then shot him seconds after Crooks fired, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity amid an ongoing investigation.

Authorities have not said which member of Trump’s protection team shot and killed the gunman.

How Crooks scaled the roof of a nearby building, over 400 feet away from where Trump was speaking without being stopped by law enforcement, is under active investigation.

Aerial footage verified by The Post showed his body was located about 40 feet from the eastern edge of the building, which looks out on a parking lot. A few feet from him was a rifle, and farther down the roof an object that resembled a bag.

The Post’s 3D reconstruction shows that while there are trees in between the shooter and one of the secret service teams — which would have offered him concealment, according to Lawless and the other experts — the view between the shooter and the podium where Trump was standing was largely unimpeded.

Approximate location of shooter after he was shot

Parking lot

Aerial footage showed a ladder leaning against a structure connected to the building Crooks allegedly fired from, where there are also air conditioning units. It’s unclear how the shooter reached the roof of the building, which at its lowest point is just over 13 feet high.

While the countersniper teams would have had difficulty seeing Crooks while he was on the far side of the roof, onlookers outside of the rally were able to easily spot him before the first gunfire, raising questions about the effectiveness of nearby local law enforcement patrols.

Multiple videos filmed by attendees outside the rally’s perimeter and verified by The Post reveal their attempts to alert law enforcement to a person on the roof who they thought might be armed. Police officers in the videos walk near the building from which Crooks fired. One video verified by The Post shows people calling out to officers that there was a man on the roof at least 86 seconds before the first shots were fired at 6:11 p.m. The camera zooms in to show him lying on his stomach.

“There should have been police officers in the vicinity who could have either denied him access to start with, or instantly respond to the call,” said Derrick Bartlett, a retired Fort Lauderdale Police Department SWAT sniper and president of the American Sniper Association. “So there was a hole in the security.”

At 6:11 p.m., gunfire crackled the air.

Two audio experts — Rob Maher of Montana State University and Steven Beck of Beck Audio Forensics — counted a total of 10 gunshots after analyzing verified footage of the assassination attempt and law enforcement response that followed. The first eight had similar audio characteristics and were fired in six seconds. They were followed immediately by a shot from a different location, they said, and, 16 seconds after the shooting began, by a final shot. These last two gunshots had different acoustic signatures from the previous ones, suggesting a security response. Both Maher and Beck cautioned that audio analysis alone could not determine the exact source of these gunshots.

On Tuesday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said that local police were responsible for securing the building’s perimeter and that officers were inside when Crooks was on the roof . Part of the reason the agency didn’t request an officer on top, she said, was over safety concerns for someone standing on an angled roof.

The Post’s analysis shows the countersniper teams were positioned on steeper roofs.

On July 14, the day after the shooting, President Biden ordered an independent review of the incident. In a statement, Cheatle said her agency is “working with all involved federal, state and local agencies to understand what happened, how it happened, and how we can prevent an incident like this from ever taking place again.”

Carol Leonnig, Joyce Sohyun Lee and Kevin Uhrmacher contributed to this report.

Methodology

To build a 3D model of the rally site in Butler, Pa., The Post examined videos, photographs, satellite imagery, and lidar data of the location. Thomas Bordeaux, a graduate student at Georgia Tech’s School of Architecture, provided The Post with the lidar data, which The Post verified as being from the United States Geological Survey. The dimensions of permanent buildings on the site, including the structures on which the shooter and the USSS were positioned, were calculated using satellite measurements and lidar data. This data was processed in QGIS to calculate the height of building walls and the pitch of their roofs. The resulting figures were cross referenced with photographs of the buildings to arrive at their final representation. Temporary structures at the scene like the bleachers and stage were modeled by analyzing their features from multiple perspectives in videos and photographs to understand their scale in relationship to measurable objects in the scene.

The two trees south of the shooter were measured using lidar data referenced with analysis of images and videos; using these dimensions, The Post scaled a commercially built 3D model of the trees within the scene. The trees were selected to best represent the general density of the leaves and branches, but they are not a precise reconstruction of the foliage.

About this story

Editing by Nadine Ajaka and Sarah Frostenson. 3D analysis by Jarret Ley. 3D modeling by Aaron Steckelberg. Graphics by Samuel Granados and William Neff. Graphics editing by Manuel Canales. Videos by Jonathan Baran and Imogen Piper. Development by Garland Potts. Copy editing by Jeremy Hester.

Trump rally shooting

The shooter: The FBI named 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa., who is now dead, as the gunman. Federal investigators determined that the rifle used was legally purchased by the gunman’s father in 2013, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

Victims: The man killed at the rally was Corey Comperatore , a married father of two daughters who Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said died trying to protect his family. The two rally attendees who were critically injured were identified as David Dutch and James Copenhaver.

Layout of shooting site: The Washington Post built a 3D model of the site of the attempted assassination at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania based on more than 40 videos and photos. The Post’s analysis found that two Secret Service countersniper teams may not have been able to see the shooter at first.

Secret Service: Growing evidence that law enforcement were made aware of the shooter before he opened fire has put the Secret Service under pressure to explain what analysts have described as a major security failure .

Online conspiracy theories: A torrent of unsubstantiated theories flooded social media and other channels, fueling false and dueling narratives .

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