The Latest Breaking News from Maritime and Coastguard Agency

P&O resumes full service from Northern Ireland to Scotland

The European Highlander ferry was subjected to an inspection by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Insider UK · Apr 25, 2022

P&O accused of trying to cut pay for new cheap foreign crew

There are claims the staff taken on a month ago were told to sign new contracts

Chronicle Live · Apr 24, 2022

P&O Ferries accused of trying to cut pay of new cheap foreign staff

It is alleged the workers were given just a one-month contract and were being asked to sign up to worse levels of pay

Wales Online · Apr 24, 2022

P&O ferry released from detention after being reinspected by maritime officials

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the reinspection took place at the request of P&O.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Reinspection of P&O ferry detained last month in N Ireland

The ferry was detained in Northern Ireland on March 25.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

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 · Apr 6, 2022

P&O Ferries rejects plea from Grant Shapps for U-turn on sackings

Ferry firm’s boss says complying with minister’s request would cause company’s collapse

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022

Second P&O ferry is detained over safety concerns after firm sacked 800

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has confirmed that it is holding P&O ferry The Pride of Kent following a safety inspection, after another ferry was detained last Friday

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

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

Stewards sought on Facebook to replace crew members sacked without notice

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022

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 Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022