What to know for Search and Rescue Techniques
Make the raft or person easier to find while conserving energy and equipment.
How survivors can be found: visual signals, radio, beacons, lights, contrast, and instructions. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Sea Survival Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Visibility and position information save search time
- Use lights, reflective material, smoke, dye, and radio at the right time
- Follow rescue instructions
- Keep a lookout and rotate tasks
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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