A careless phrase it may have been JP, yet it illustrates quite explicitly the fact that mere lip service has been paid to the most stringent burden of proof in existence.
Without data to prove beyond absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the crew were knowingly and wilfully negligent there is no basis in English Law for the verdict of the 2 AM's.
We are aware of the circumstances of the tragedy worker, yet the point remains that the burden cannot be satisfied if your questions of why remain unanswered.