Aquatic Survival

Underwater Escape is a specialized survival technique employed primarily in the aviation and diving industries. It encompasses strategies and skills necessary to safely exit a submerged vehicle or structure, often under extreme conditions. A key component of this practice includes emergency breathing systems, which supply oxygen during the process. The training for underwater escape demands a high degree of physical competence, psychological resilience, and adeptness with safety equipment. It also involves understanding factors such as disorientation due to darkness or turbidity, pressure changes, physiological responses like panic or hypothermia, and operational procedures for egress paths and surface recovery. While initially developed for military pilots during World War II, these techniques are now widely adopted across various sectors including offshore oil platforms and commercial diving operations.