Search & Recovery Diver
Lost gear, sunken property, or a training scenario, the SSI Search & Recovery specialty teaches you how to find it and bring it up safely. You'll learn search patterns, dive planning, and how to use equipment like lift bags, lines, and reels. Digital learning is included in the course price.
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There's a particular kind of satisfaction that comes with methodically searching a dive site and actually finding what you're looking for. SSI's Search & Recovery specialty at Get-N-Wet Scuba teaches the systematic skills that make that possible, whether you're helping recover lost gear, assisting with a real search operation, or simply building a valuable skill set as a more advanced diver. You'll learn a variety of underwater search patterns, from simple line searches to grid and circular patterns, along with the specialized dive plans that go with search operations.
On the equipment side, you'll get hands-on with lift bags, search lines, and reels, learning how to safely bring recovered objects to the surface without risking an uncontrolled ascent. Search and communication techniques are practiced as a dive team, since most real search and recovery work happens with multiple divers working together rather than solo. Upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.
What to expect
- Underwater search patterns, including line, grid, and circular searches
- Safe use of lift bags for controlled object recovery
- Team-based search technique and coordination
- Digital learning included in the course price
FAQ
Is this course only useful for professional search and recovery work?
No. Many recreational divers take this specialty simply because the search patterns and recovery skills are practical and genuinely fun to learn.
Do I need special equipment for this course?
You'll work with lift bags, search lines, and reels during training. Contact our team about equipment and rental options.
Does this course involve working with a team, or is it solo?
You'll practice search and communication techniques as part of a dive team, which reflects how most real search and recovery operations are conducted.
How does this relate to Get-N-Wet's Search & Recovery Services?
Get-N-Wet Scuba also offers dedicated Search & Recovery Services. Contact our team to learn more about how the specialty course and our services program connect.
