The most recent Coast Guard inspection records for the casino shuttle boat that caught fire last month show deficiencies needed to be corrected in categories including “fire fighting” and “life saving” before the vessel could be found fit for service.

The inspection of the "Island Lady" took place on March 21, 2017, according to documents obtained from the USCG. The inspection was scheduled after a “no sail” order was issued for the boat on March 16 for being past due for its annual check.

An inspector found firefighting deficiencies, including a broken fire extinguisher mounting bracket in the engine room and new carpet installed over the fuel shutoff valve.

Both were corrected on the spot, according to the report. It’s noted that the owner replaced the bracket and cut the carpet to restore access to the valve.

Deficiencies were also noted in the communications, documentation, and electrical categories. All were reported as being corrected, and an inspector noted, "In my opinion, vessel is fit for the route and service intended."

A dry dock exam of the Island Lady was performed on April 3, 2017, according to coast guard documents. The outer hull and hull material, part of the keel, and the boat's bottom were marked "unsastisfactory" due to delamination. Worm holes were found in the exposed delaminated area the next day.

The document notes the owner's planned fix was satisfactory, and checks during the next few days found the repairs satisfactory.