Search & Relocation
The art of finding things underwater.
Have you ever wanted to find something you dropped overboard? This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely plan and conduct search and recovery dives. You will learn about search patterns, specialized dive plans, underwater communication, and how to recover small to medium-sized objects using specialized equipment like lift bags. You will earn the SSI Search and Recovery Specialty certification after completing this program
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Location
Conveniently located inside the 610 Loop, Oceanic Ventures is the perfect place to train and prepare for your next adventure!.
Oceanic Ventures Facility
5808 Newcastle St.
Bellaire, TX 77401 United States
713-523-3483
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Prerequisites
Enrolling in this program requires only your Open Water or Junior Open Water Certification.
FAQ
| When is this program taught? | The Search & Relocation Specialty may be taken as a stand-alone program or as a part of our Advanced Open Water Diver Program. The course is taught using an on-line component, a short academic session and then a pool session. The program is taught on the last weekend of the month. However, we can set-up a program to fit your schedule. Call Dive Mom for more details and to schedule a program. |
| What is the schedule for the program? | You will meet your instructor on Saturday morning to cover the main topics of the on-line materials and to do some land-based Night Diving drills. Then you will move to the pool to review how light handling and then it is off to open waters which is generally the second weekend of the month. |
| Who will benefit from this program? | All divers can benefit from knowing how to locate things underwater.. |
| What equipment will I need? | Required Equipment beyond Basic System: Your instructor will work with you to determine what is best for your needs and goals (please wait and talk to your instructor prior to purchasing new equipment so you don’t purchase things you may not be able to use in the program). Specifically, you will need a reel or spool and a surface marker buoy. |
| Is there a special price for Club Aquarius members? | Club members receive a discount on the training. |
