SSI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty – Locate and Recover Lost Objects

Develop practical diving skills with the SSI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty Course. This course teaches divers how to locate and safely recover lost objects underwater using effective search patterns and recovery techniques.

Whether it’s recovering lost dive equipment, dropped items, or assisting in underwater retrieval tasks, this course provides valuable skills that improve underwater awareness, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Search and recovery diving is both challenging and rewarding, giving divers a new level of confidence and capability underwater.

Course Price

$199 per student

Included

• Academic theory training

• Pool / confined water training session

• Open water search and recovery training dives

• Professional SSI instructor guidance

Not Included

• SSI digital learning materials

• Boat dive or shore dive fees

• Lift bag or specialty equipment rental

• Scuba equipment rental

Course Schedule

Typical course duration: 10–15 hours

Training includes:

• 4 academic sessions

• 1 pool / confined water training session

• 2 open water training dives

Students will practice search patterns, lift bag techniques, and object recovery procedures under instructor supervision.

Training Standards

Minimum Age: 12 years old

Maximum Training Depth:

30 meters / 100 feet

Prerequisites:

• Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

What You Will Learn

During this course you will learn:

• Different underwater search patterns

• Planning and conducting search operations

• Using lift bags to safely recover objects

• Buoyancy control while lifting objects

• Team communication during search dives

• Safe recovery procedures underwater

Certification

After successfully completing the course, you will receive the SSI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty certification, which is internationally recognized.

This course helps divers develop strong practical diving skills and improves underwater navigation, teamwork, and problem-solving ability.

Develop Practical Diving Skills

Ready to learn how to locate and recover objects underwater?

Join our SSI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty Course and expand your diving abilities.

Reserve your spot today.