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The Latest Breaking News from Larne

P&O ferry loses power on sailing from Dumfries and Galloway to Northern Ireland

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) says the boat will have to stay at Larne until it passes safety checks

Daily Record

P&O Ferries ship left stranded in Irish Sea for two hours after breakdown

Mechanical failure blamed after European Causeway lost power on way from Scotland to Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

P&O Ferry passengers stuck after vessel loses power in middle of Irish Sea

The ferry was due to arrive in Larne harbour at 2pm today but has broken down five miles from the coast of Northern Ireland

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P&O pledges full investigation after ferry loses power in Irish Sea

The vessel has docked at Larne harbour escorted by three lifeboats.

The Independent UK

P&O ferry ‘adrift’ after losing power in Irish sea, with up to 410 passengers aboard

P&O blames a ‘mechanical issue’ in the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the operator

The Independent UK

P&O ferry European Causeway stranded in Irish Sea with ‘hundreds of passengers onboard’

The Causeway departed from Cairnryan around 12pm and was due to arrive at Larne Harbour at 2pm.

Daily Record

Full P&O service from Northern Ireland to Scotland resumes

On Sunday morning P&O informed customers via Twitter that the services from Larne to Cairnryan have resumed sailing

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Tributes paid after death of Larne adventurer Norman Surplus

"He was one of those people who was always smiling."

Belfast Live

P&O Ferries resumes Scotland-Northern Ireland sailings

The European Causeway vessel used on the route between Cairnryan and Larne was released from detention on Friday.

The Independent UK

Larne P&O ferry still suspended despite being released from safety inspection

Customers told up to them to organise alternative passage

Belfast Live

P&O Ferries full list of cancellations this weekend and your refund rights explained

Full list of P&O Ferries cancellations this weekend as the ferry operator has axed routes including Dover, Calais, Larne and Cairnyarn with passengers told to find alternatives themselves

Daily Mirror

Larne P&O ferry to resume sailing next week after being detained

The company sacked almost 800 seafarers and replaced them with agency staff on cheaper salaries.

Belfast Live

Sands United FC Larne football team helping men cope with grief of baby loss

Peter Gibson set up Sands United FC Larne back in 2019 but had to wait two years before hosting their first training session

Belfast Live

P&O Ferries accuses agency of ‘unprecedented rigour’ in detaining two ships

European Causeway was held in Larne, Northern Ireland, on Friday, while Pride of Kent was detained in Dover, Kent, on Monday.

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The Guardian - UK

No sea experience needed, says P&O agency ad for crews

Stewards sought on Facebook to replace crew members sacked without notice

The Independent UK

Rallies held to support ferry workers sacked by P&O

Crowds walked with banners and placards, chanting “P&O, shame on you” at demonstrations on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Protests at UK ports as calls grow for P&O Ferries boss to quit

Marches in Liverpool, Dover and Hull come after sacking of 800 staff and as ship is detained for being ‘unfit to sail’

The Independent UK

Protests over sacking of hundreds of P&O workers as calls grow for boss to quit

A ship operated by the ferry firm has been detained after failures on crew familiarisation, vessel documentation and crew training were found.

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P&O ship detained at port in Northern Ireland after being deemed ‘unfit to sail’

I will not compromise the safety of these vessels and P&O will not be able to rush inexperienced crew through training, says transport secretary

The Independent UK

P&O ship detained in Larne after being deemed ‘unfit to sail’

The detention of ships is based on concerns over their safety and to prevent them going to sea.

The Independent UK

P&O ferry detained in Northern Ireland for being ‘unfit to sail’

Company ‘will not be able to rush inexperienced crew through training’, says transport secretary

Daily Record

P&O accused of "utter betrayal" after sacking workers on Dumfries and Galloway to Northern Ireland route

Workers on the Cairnryan to Larne service were stunned to be told they were being made redundant with immediate effect

Belfast Live

P&O ferries between Larne and Cairnryan 'remain suspended'

The ferry operator has insisted the decision to cut jobs was “very difficult but necessary

Daily Record

P&O Ferries chefs distraught at getting the boot with zero notice after 30 years' service

Mark and Alan worked through covid and dedicated life to the Cairnryan to Larne crossing - then mercilessly got the boot.

The Independent UK

Government urged to nationalise P&O Ferries as protesters gather in London

Demonstrations have been held at ports in Liverpool, Larne, Hull and Dover, as unions call for a boycott of the company.

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