BH,
Although this occurred a few years ago, it hasn't taken much checking to find that you seem to be blaming the wrong driver. As I alluded in my previous post, it would have made more sense for the Westpac ship to be top cover aft and left, allowing Rick to depart right and back when finished fast roping.
I understand that was the brief. Rick followed that plan, expecting the other BK to then slide in to the vacated space from his left.
If you know differently (other than relying upon comments on a three year old YouTube clip) then I stand to be corrected.