Search & Recovery Diver Course – Master Underwater Search
Category: Specialty Course
Location: Koh Chang
SKU: Course-Koh-Chang-DC016
Why Learn Search & Recovery?
The Search & Recovery Diver Course teaches you how to locate and retrieve lost objects underwater – from dive gear and tools to treasures. Learn search patterns, knot tying, and how to use lift bags, all while building better navigation and planning skills.
💡 → How specialty courses work at Chang Diving
What You’ll Learn
- 🔍 Search patterns: expanding square, U-pattern & circular search
- 🪢 Knot tying for rigging lift bags and securing objects
- 📦 Safe use of lift bags for recovery operations
- 🧭 Underwater navigation integration
- 🌊 Planning searches in low visibility or currents
Your Options
- 📦 Full Search & Recovery Course: Includes full theory + 2 to 4 dives with search and lift practice
- 🌟 Adventure Dive (Search & Recovery): 1 day, 2 dives (basic object search training – counts toward AOWD)
📚 Online theory access included (PADI PDF Manual or SDI eLearning)
💡 Improve your precision with our Navigation Diver Course
Requirements
- Agency: SDI (age 12+) or PADI (age 12+)
- Prerequisite: PADI AOWD or SDI OWD
- Dives: PADI – 4 dives | SDI – 2 dives
- Duration: PADI – 2 days | SDI – 1 day
What’s Included
- 📘 Access to SDI eLearning or PADI PDF Manual
- 🧭 Full search & navigation briefing
- 🔗 Practice with lift bags, knots, and search tools
- 🌊 Open water search & recovery dives
- 🎓 Certification card upon successful completion
- 🧰 Rental gear and lift bags included
- 🛡️ Optional: Dive Insurance for extra safety
💡 Looking to master underwater precision? Pair this course with the Navigation Specialty for ultimate underwater skills.
Start Your Search & Recovery Journey
This is one of our most exciting and useful specialties – ideal for wreck dives, group leaders, or anyone who wants to sharpen their dive planning and problem-solving.
- ✅ Learn how to find and lift objects underwater
- ✅ Gain confidence in search techniques and teamwork
- ✅ Prepares you for advanced problem-solving scenarios
👉 Book your Search & Recovery Course or Adventure Dive today!
What You Might Find
From lost weights to long-forgotten dive equipment, every dive becomes an adventure. While searching, you’ll also spot fascinating marine life along Koh Chang’s reef systems and wreck zones.
Important Safety Notice:
Search & Recovery dives involve planning, navigation, and lift systems. Do not use cannabis before or during the course.
🚫 No Drugs – Dive Smart, Dive Safe!
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Price Includes
- Free transfer on your dive day from your hotel to the boat-White Sand Beach to Bang Bao.(East Coast pick up on request)
- All Equipment which you need for Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
- Full Set of own Scuba Diving Gear?Discount 200 THB/Day(we provide tanks and weights)
- Lunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea and local fruits are served on boat
- English Speaking Divemaster or Instructor (Group Sizes max.5 PAX)
- Free Wifi on the Boat(max. 10PAX)
- Credit Card At the Shop or Boat (PayPal only at the online store)Payments above 1500 THB Free of charge
- NATIONAL PARK FEE'S NOT INCLUDED
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