Salvage Diving

(Object Search & Recovery)


Anything that’s worth rescuing from a watery grave can be assessed and quoted for a recovery as big as small boats.

  • Underwater searches vary widely depending on the factors.

  • Knowing and recording the exact location of the item is the first priority.

  • iPhone’s are often still on and working if found within the first 24-48 hours.

  • The least amount of time that passes before the search can start the more likely finding the item sooner.

  • Bottom composition, water conditions and location are all major factors affecting searches.

  • If something is lost overboard the best thing to do is mark it by throwing something else in that can act as an anchor and buoy, the next best thing is to take a visual reference, photos of the area and a gps or dropped pin coordinates on a cell phone or chart plotter.

  • Underwater Search - $250/tank shallower than 30m/100ft.

    Deep Search - $500/tank deeper than 31m/101ft

    Vessel & Large Object Salvage - priced individually by job

  • <10ft = >1 hour

    10-30ft. = approx 50-60 min

    30- 50 ft. = approx. 40 min

    50 - 80ft. = approx. 25 min

    80-100ft. = approx. 15 - 20 min

    *time estimations for bottom time is based off of average air consumption of our divers in our conditions, combined with depth and in consideration with dive tables. Estimations are for recreational limit diving only (shallower than 30m/100ft). Deeper dives will be estimated and evaluated more technically with a comprehensive dive plan assessment.

  • -cell phones

    -wallet

    -keys

    -anchor

    -tools & equipment

    -jewlery

    -watches

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About the Course

The next time someone loses an item underwater, you can be the hero that finds the missing object.

In the PADI® Search and Recovery course, you’ll learn how to find lost objects underwater. You’ll practice different types of underwater search patterns and learn how to use a lift bag as you plan and execute mock search operations.

PADI Search & Recovery Diver Specialty

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Certification Requirements

Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)

Time: PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours Entire course: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)

Age:12 years or older

Health: Good physical health