Seems like a new maritime tradition. A couple of years ago a ship keeled over and sank off the African coast - lots of hairy videos showing the passengers being evacuated by chopper. The skipper? He joined the crew on shore, bailing out before the passengers were off. Claimed he could direct the operation from the shore.
In the '50s there was a Capt. Carlson who refused to leave his listing cargo ship until everyone was off - stayed on board for hours - then was taken off out 30 minutes before she sank.
These newbies could/should take lessons from him, but I doubt they'll get another command.
One must remember that this is 2012 and not 1912.