PADI SEARCH & RECOVERY COURSE IN MALTA

Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost "treasure"? The PADI Search and Recovery Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface — small, large, or just awkward, there is a way to bring them up.

The Fun Part

Using a lift bag to recover objects from the seabed is one of the most satisfying skills in diving. Not only is it great fun, but it's also incredibly practical — because eventually, you'll lose something in the water. As a Search and Recovery Diver, you'll know exactly how to find it and bring it back up.

What do I need to start?

• PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another organisation)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
• Medically fit to dive

What will I do?

You will gain the knowledge needed for search and recovery dive planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, and how to deal with potential problems. Across 4 open water dives you will learn:

• How to locate large and small objects using search patterns
• How to use a lift bag and other recovery methods
• Limited visibility search techniques
• Knot-tying for securing objects
• How to organise and plan a search operation

How long will it take?

4 dives over 2 days.

What is included?

• PADI Search and Recovery eLearning (includes search pattern reference guide, knot-tying diagrams, and search organisation overview)
• 4 guided open water dives
• Full scuba equipment rental and gas fills
• Lift bag and reel
• Certification costs
• Road transport to the dive sites
• Free hotel pick-up/drop-off in St Paul's Bay, Bugibba, Qawra and Xemxija

Book your course:

Ready to get started? Email us to arrange your Search & Recovery course alongside your other diving.

Where can I go from here?

You often need to navigate to specific spots to find lost items — the PADI Underwater Navigator course pairs perfectly with Search & Recovery and will sharpen your navigation skills. Both courses also count towards your Master Scuba Diver rating.