US EditionNew rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings
- The U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for tourist excursions on retrofitted World War II vessels, requiring the removal or modification of window coverings and canopies to prevent passengers from becoming trapped in the event of flooding or sinking. Personal flotation devices are also now mandatory, and inspections have been strengthened.
- Following a fatal accident involving a duck boat in Missouri, where 17 people died, new safety regulations have been implemented for the remaining 16 World War II-era vessels still in operation. These rules aim to address concerns regarding passenger safety and prevent future tragedies.
- Despite the tragedy in Missouri, a new Duck boat attraction has opened in Branson with vessels specially designed for tourism and enhanced safety features, indicating a commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for passengers.
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New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings
Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions. But the new rules have limited impact: Only 16 applicable vessels are still in use. The interim rules posted Monday require removal of window coverings and canopies, or installation of a canopy that doesn’t keep passengers from escaping if the boat floods o…
New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings
Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions.
Coast Guard Issues New Rules for Repurposed WWII-Era Duck Boats Aimed to Improve Safety
Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions.
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