MV Irving Forest
If you want to see what an MPA can do to assist in a rescue at sea, in fact did do, read the MAIB report on the sinking of the Irving Forest at 28 west.
The report says "... the arrival of the aircraft and the accuracy of the life-raft drop was crucial in saving the lives of the 2nd Engineer's wife, the Chief Officer and a seaman who had all been swept overboard ..."
I have the photos but can't figure out how to post them ...
It is a team game - or was - aircraft and ships working together to help others.
I don't give a fig who thinks otherwise ...