The Oscars
Christ, it was like watching the scene of someone getting their first oscar. Is he after a Norgy residency or does he always blow sunshine up everyone's arse?
Agree with Nigelh that the pax are your responsibility so I would be doing the same thing. Look what happens when you don't - Capt Shettino, Costa Concordia.
Like many accidents it could have gone a few ways. Staying put may have been the better option but with a helicopter out of control like that then you really are relying on luck to get you out.
It would be interesting to hear a press release from the ships captain!