JackD; your assertion that "nearest" equates to time (Boeing), really ? Where does Boeing go in direct conflict with even the most basic language dictionary. Look up "near". It is a distance factor, not time. I have no wish to thread creep or open up the tired old discussion but "nearest" and "suitable" are well defined and enforced in most training discussions. Losing a donk out of two means you have lost 50% of your power and by regulatory definition, that is a "Mayday". In terms of pure airmanship, you really do want to get down in case the remaining donk blows too. Now you are poling a big fat glider ! Departure airfield may be nearest but may not be suitable . I certainly would not have circled about dumping fuel. I too, was not there but at least, a safe outcome was achieved. One for the "What would you have done" discussion groups eh ?