SSI Search & Recovery Course

Ready to enhance your skills and learn how to locate and retrieve lost items underwater? The SSI Search & Recovery Course with Dive Subculture Technical in Malapascua equips you with the techniques to conduct effective underwater searches and recover objects safely. This course provides essential skills, from search patterns to lift bag operations, ensuring you can perform successful recoveries with confidence.

Malapascua’s vibrant reefs offer the perfect environment to develop your search and recovery skills. You’ll learn how to execute precise search patterns, use compasses effectively, and manage lift bags to recover submerged objects, even in challenging conditions. These skills will enhance your dive planning and make every dive an opportunity to apply your new abilities.

In partnership with DiverGems, Dive Subculture Technical offers world-class search and recovery training to ensure you dive with precision, safety, and confidence. Join us in Malapascua to master these essential techniques, boost your skills, and take on new underwater challenges with ease.

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Why Choose Us?

Expert Instruction and Safety Dive Subculture Technical
Experienced Instructors

Learn from seasoned technical divers who are passionate about teaching.

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Stunning Dive Locations

Train in the spectacular waters of Khao Lak, Malapascua and Yangon.

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Personalised Learning

Enjoy small class sizes for tailored instruction and maximum attention.

Top - Quality Gear

Dive with state-of-the-art equipment that is meticulously maintained

SSI Search & Recovery Course Components

Scuba diving offers endless opportunities—and the SSI Search & Recovery Course provides you with the skills needed to locate and retrieve lost items underwater confidently. This course teaches you how to perform effective search patterns and use specialized recovery tools, expanding your ability to handle underwater challenges independently. It builds on your existing dive knowledge, making you a more capable and prepared diver.

Through hands-on training, you’ll learn essential techniques such as executing search patterns, deploying lift bags, and safely retrieving objects from depth. The course takes place entirely in open water, giving you real-world experience as you explore Malapascua’s vibrant reefs and put your new skills to practical use. Whether it’s recovering lost gear or assisting in underwater operations, these techniques will equip you for a range of recovery scenarios.

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Academic Study

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Confined Water

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Open Water Sessions

Academic Portion

The academic portion provides the foundational knowledge needed to conduct effective searches and safely recover objects underwater. Using SSI’s interactive e-learning platform, you’ll explore key topics, including:

  • Search patterns such as circular, U-shaped, and grid patterns
  • Using compasses and natural navigation techniques for precise searches
  • Lift bag operation and handling for safe object recovery
  • Risk management and team coordination during search operations
  • Post-recovery procedures, including logging and handling recovered items

The self-paced learning format ensures you build a solid understanding of the concepts before applying them in water-based sessions.

Confined Water Sessions (Optional Workshop)

Though not mandatory, an optional confined water session offers a controlled environment to practice essential techniques before heading to open water. In these sessions, you’ll:

  • Practice deploying and inflating lift bags
  • Simulate search patterns and coordinate with a dive buddy
  • Refine buoyancy control to avoid disturbing the search area
  • Learn safe ascent techniques when carrying recovered objects

This workshop builds comfort with the tools and techniques, preparing you for real-world application.

Open Water Sessions

The open water sessions allow you to apply everything you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. Conducted at dive sites around Malapascua, these sessions focus on:

  • Executing search patterns based on conditions and objectives
  • Using lift bags effectively to retrieve and transport objects
  • Navigating in varying visibility using both compass and natural navigation methods
  • Managing gas consumption and teamwork during extended searches
  • Handling objects safely during ascent to prevent loss or damage

These open water sessions provide practical experience and ensure you’re ready to perform search and recovery tasks confidently. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to assist in retrieving lost items, making you a valuable dive partner in any situation.

5 Reasons

To Take the SSI Navigation Course with Dive Subculture Technical & Diver Gems

Learn to conduct effective search patterns like grid, circular, and U-shaped searches, ensuring you can locate lost objects in any underwater environment.

The course teaches you how to safely deploy and handle lift bags, making it easier to recover heavy or delicate objects from the depths.

Develop advanced navigation techniques and practice coordinating with dive buddies, improving your collaboration and efficiency in underwater searches.

Whether it’s retrieving lost gear, assisting with underwater clean-ups, or supporting professional operations, you’ll gain practical skills for real-world applications.

Search and recovery skills make you a more versatile and reliable dive buddy, boosting your credibility and opening opportunities for more specialized diving adventures.

SSI Course Fees

Inclusive:

Marine Park Sanctuary Fees
SSI Online Course Materials
Full Set of Rental Equipments
Profesional Instructor Fees
SSI Certification

Divers Alert Network (DAN Insurance)

Joining Divers Alert Network (DAN) provides divers with essential safety resources and peace of mind. As a member, you gain access to emergency medical assistance, dive accident insurance, and valuable safety information. DAN also supports global research and education initiatives to improve dive safety. Whether you’re an occasional recreational diver or pursuing technical dives, DAN membership ensures you’re prepared for any situation, both above and below the surface.

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What’s Next after your Navigation Diver Course?

Keep building your confidence and exploring new dive sites as you gain more experience. Every dive is an opportunity to refine your skills and discover the wonders of the underwater world!

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