Search & Recovery

Learn all you need to plan and conduct search and recovery dives and find lost items with ease.

Become a certified search and recovery diver

In this fascinating program, you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives.

Course Highlights

  • Learn to use search patterns
  • Develop specialized dive plans
  • Master the use of equipment such as lift bags, lines, and reels
  • Improve search and communication techniques
  • Practice searches in a dive team

What You’ll Learn

  • Safe and effective search and recovery techniques
  • Use of specialized equipment for search and recovery
  • Team communication during search dives
  • Planning and executing search and recovery operations

Skills You’ll Develop

  • Confident execution of search patterns
  • Effective use of lift bags, lines, and reels
  • Enhanced underwater communication
  • Teamwork in dive search operations

Certification

Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

  • Divers interested in expanding their skill set
  • Those looking to assist in underwater search operations
  • Divers preparing for careers in public safety diving
  • Adventure seekers wanting to learn practical underwater skills

Become a Valuable Team Member!

Ready to become a confident search and rescue diver? Enroll in the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty course and develop crucial skills that can make a real difference underwater!

Minimum Age

12

Amount of Academic Sessions

4

Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions

1

Amount of Open Water Sessions

2

Maximum Training Depth

30 m / 100 ft

Suggested duration (h)

10-15

Certification Prerequisites

Open Water Diver certification

SSI Standards

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