A late PS: P&O Ferries first passenger trip from Dover to Calais since cross-channel tourist services were suspended in March is under way.
The Spirit of Britain departed the Port of Dover this afternoon, having arrived frrom Calais earlier as cross-Channel sailings restarted.
As explained earlier, it has been crossing the English channel for just under a week, carrying freight-only traffic, but will now carry passengers too.
It is due to return from Calais back to Dover this evening, now that the boat has passed safety inspections.
However, three other vessels cannot run on the service yet. The Pride of Kent is unable to sail having failed a safety inspection, while Pride of Canterbury and Spirit of France haven’t been inspected yet.
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