Boston Duck Boat Incident Timeline: from Tourist Hospitalization to Reopening
Returning the fleet to service required broad revisions to day-to-day operating procedures. Historically, single narrators handled both road-navigation duties and guest commentary. The restructured operations codify a rigid separation of responsibilities: tour guide ConDUCKtors focus on historical interpretation and passenger compliance, while dedicated licensed captains handle maritime pilotage and street navigation.
The revised operating rules restrict passenger movement while vessels are underway. Guests must remain seated until the craft completely transitions from the ramp back onto asphalt. Furthermore, companies revised boarding announcements to highlight flotation gear locations and explicit instructions for water evacuation routes, directly targeting historical safety issues associated with canopy framing.