Whilst I completely agree with Divergent Phugoid about waiting for the BoI results this is a "Rumour" forum so wild speculation should be encouraged, especially as the crew are all safe and sound and back in the clutches of the RN.
Well Done 771 for whatever your role was, obvioulsy tourist doesn't apppreciate the individual challenges of each SAR, nor the complexities of maritime winching, nor the reassurance factor of seeing the ace of clubs, credit where credit's due.
So, a controlled ditching near a Merch with mother almost 40 miles away? Seems to suggest fuel issues which is supported by the rumour network in the Dark Blue. Contamination?
Let rumour commence!