Search & Recovery Diver

Many factors can affect the success or failure of any exploration and extraction carried out underwater. Particularly important are surface conditions, visibility under water, depth, bottom topography, bottom composition, vegetation, accessibility, waving, tides, currents, bearing precision, water temperature, contamination, obstacles and dangers. The size, weight and dimensions of the object mined also play a significant role. Exploration and mining divers have no influence on these factors. There is one aspect of exploration and extraction that they influence – organization. Therefore, the goal of the course is to teach students a systematic, methodical approach to the search and extraction of sunken objects. Students will develop techniques related to locating and recovering lost small and large objects within the boundaries of recreational diving while avoiding disturbing underwater life. The search mechanism is a real art, while the principles used for work are firmly rooted in science. During the course you will learn and practice techniques of locating sunken things, practice navigation and learn how to use a buoyancy bag.
The course includes:
– theoretical discussions
– 4 open water dives