Color me somewhat skeptical here as this seems an almost unbelievable breakdown in discipline. If it turns out to be true, then the Officers should be prosecuted.
Kinda reminds me of the “fire” scene with George Castanza in Seinfeld (where he pushes the old woman in the walker down to get out the door).
Captin left the ship early in the evacuation leaving many passengers and officers still aboard.
The Captain and Mate have been arrested and, I believe, charge with manslaughter. Both abandoned ship leaving passengers and crew behind. This is all over the sailing and maritime boards.