Options for Improving the Safety of DUKW Type Amphibious Vessels
To ensure the safety of passengers and crew on DUKWs — amphibious vehicles also referred
to as duck boats — the United States Coast Guard (USCG) should issue a range of new guidelines and requirements.
TRB’s
Special Report 342: Options for Improving the Safety of DUKW
Type Amphibious Vessels recommends that the USCG use a consistent risk-assessment methodology and update its
regulations and enforcement practices in a way that reflects the variable levels of risk to passengers and crew.
This Summary Last Modified On: 2/14/2023