Thank you, UKPaxman, for your post 349, and the item that only three weeks ago, the Super Puma EC225, after "months of investigating, testing" flew again in service after the two previous ditchings. On this flight, which you say likely flew to Alwin North, the Chief Pilot and Senior Managers of the company did indeed fly as passengers. Respect.
Helicomparator mentions in post 301 that high level floats are still under consideration by EASA, more than a year ago. The performance of the floats saved everyone on board in the two previous ditchings, the surface of the sea did not seem so friendly this time.