Search & Recovery

Minimum age

• At least 12 years old

Certication Requirements

• SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

Health

• Completing a medical questionnaire is mandatory for all diving courses to ensure your fitness for advanced diving activities. You are required to consult a physician and obtain medical clearance before participating.

Medical Questionnaire

Theory Sessions

• Learn planning and organization techniques for underwater searches.
• Understand different search patterns and when to use them.
• Gain knowledge of knot-tying and lift bag operation for safe object recovery.

Four Open Water Dives

• Practice applying search patterns and recovery techniques in real-world scenarios.
• Use lift bags to safely bring objects to the surface.

Certification

• Earn your SSI Search & Recovery Specialty certification, recognized worldwide.

Course Materials

• Access to detailed learning resources to support your training.

Dive Equipment Included

• All required dive gear and specialized tools are provided.

Insurance

• Your course includes Basic accident insurance.
• While Koh Tao Divers provides basic accident insurance for incidents that occur during our dive trips (valid for 30 days), it’s important to note that this coverage has limitations compared to plans like those offered by Dive Assure.

Insurance

• The course includes basic accident insurance provided by Koh Tao Divers, covering accidents during our dive trips (valid for 30 days). However, it's important to note that this insurance does not cover everything - evacuation costs are not included, and the coverage is limited compared to broader plans like those offered by Dive Assure.
• 🛡️ We strongly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance before the course starts.

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Day 1

Theory and Confined Water Dive and Open Water Training

• Learn the basics of search and recovery, including safety considerations and equipment handling.
• Complete open water dives practicing basic search patterns and knot-tying techniques.

Day 2

Advanced Techniques and Final Dives

• Refine your skills with advanced search patterns and lift bag use.
• Conduct two dives focusing on retrieving objects safely and efficiently.

Insurance information for Koh Tao Divers Customers

While Koh Tao Divers provides basic accident insurance for incidents that occur during our dive trips (valid for 30 days), it's important to note that this coverage has limitations compared to plans like those offered by Dive Assure. Insurance is not included for technical diving or professional courses.
We highly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance.

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure

Included Insurance for Koh Tao Divers Customers

Your included basic insurance provides

1. Accident Coverage

   • Up to 1,000,000 THB for loss of life, dismemberment, loss of sight, or permanent disability.

2. Medical Expenses

   • Coverage of up to 500,000 THB per person for each accident, including hyperbaric chamber treatments for diving accidents.

3. Exclusions

   • Evacuation costs are not included.

4. Reimbursement Process

   • Patients must pay treatment costs upfront, and the insurance company will reimburse within 2-3 weeks.

Why choose a more comprehensive insurance?

For greater protection, including evacuation costs, we recommend comprehensive dive insurance. Plans like those from Dive Assure start at €70/year for most EU citizens and provide additional benefits, including:

• Emergency evacuations
• Trip cancellations
• Extensive medical coverage

Having comprehensive insurance ensures you're fully covered, especially if you're planning multiple dives or engaging in technical diving. Contact us for advice on choosing the best insurance option for your diving

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