During Searching Signals (Without Circling Line), what does a 1 line pull mean?

• A. Face your umbilical, take a strain, move right.
• B. Stop and search where you are.
• C. Send me a line.
• D. Less air.

Answer: (B)

A single pull on the line during Searching Signals means to stop and search where you are. This tells the line tender to hold the line and have the diver pause at the current position so the area can be searched from that spot, rather than continuing along the line or changing course. It’s a simple, unambiguous cue that keeps the search contained and coordinated between the diver and the surface team. The other signals would indicate different actions—moving direction, requesting more line, or signaling a change in air status—so they don’t match the intent of pausing to search in place.