we are just being ultra cautious
Thank you HC for bringing some sanity to this thread. It is always good to hear the expert view. I'm not a great believer in "experts" but you are the exception that proves the rule.
The recent Bond incident is unfortunate but thankfully not disasterous with no fatalities and as you say was a controlled ditching under power. We all await the cause with some anticipation.
Under these circumstances Engineering need time to decide what needs to be checked and then carry out the check and given these circumstances, without any time pressure.
Sq