P&O has been slammed by trade unions and politicians in Scotland today after the ferry operator sacked 800 of its staff.
The foreign-owned company - which is one of two operators on the vital Cairnryan to Larne route - is on the verge of bankruptcy and is reportedly considering slashing pay and conditions for people that work on its ships.
P&O could instead rely on agency workers who will not be considered permanent staff and will be paid lower wages.
