{"product_id":"search-and-recovery","title":"Search \u0026 Recovery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n    \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt's one of the most practical and satisfying specialties you can add to your diving — and on\n    the day someone needs it, you'll be glad you did it.\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone drops something overboard. A piece of equipment is lost on a dive. Most divers shrug and move on — Search\n    \u0026amp; Recovery Divers go and find it. The SSI Search \u0026amp; Recovery Diver specialty program teaches you systematic\n    underwater search techniques, navigation skills and how to safely recover objects of all sizes from the seafloor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Outline | 2 Components | 1 Day | 3 Dives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Learning (Online Study): \u003c\/strong\u003eunderstand the principles of underwater search and\n                recovery at your own pace\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eOcean Dives:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 ocean dives planning and executing mock search and recovery\n                operations\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopics \u0026amp; Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSearch patterns using compass \u0026amp; natural navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCircular, expanding square, jackstay \u0026amp; U-pattern searches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocating large \u0026amp; small objects underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlanning a search operation from available information\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsing a lift bag to recover large \u0026amp; heavy objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLift bag operation \u0026amp; dump valve technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEssential knots — bowline, sheet bend, two half hitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognised training agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinimum age | 12 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e\n                \u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e\n                \u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd width=\"301\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eOnline SSI training materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eProfessional SSI instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eAll scuba equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eNavigation, search \u0026amp; recovery equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003e3 x ocean dives (local site)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eSSI Search \u0026amp; Recovery Diver certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year Tas Divers Club membership (valued at $100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n                    \u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd width=\"301\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eMask \u0026amp; snorkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eOwn transport — including the ability to transport scuba gear \u0026amp; tanks for the duration of\n                        the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eDive medical (if required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet your Nitrox ticket at the same time!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd SSI Enriched Air Nitrox to your Night \u0026amp; Limited Visibility course for just $200 (save $49 on the standalone\n    price of $249).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n    \u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide all specialised search and recovery equipment for your course. We also recommend purchasing your own for\n    future diving — your instructor can help you choose the most appropriate gear for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tas Divers we believe in small group sizes guaranteed. Please carefully review all conditions before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAS Divers","offers":[{"title":"Launceston \/ No","offer_id":42801829150798,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Launceston \/ Yes (+$200)","offer_id":43854033256526,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobart \/ No","offer_id":42801829183566,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobart \/ Yes (+$200)","offer_id":43854033289294,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/7126\/8174\/files\/shopify_product_images_SSI-13.png?v=1777556001","url":"https:\/\/www.tasdivers.com.au\/products\/search-and-recovery","provider":"Tasmanian Divers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}