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 · Apr 28, 2022
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 · Apr 26, 2022
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 Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2022
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 · Apr 26, 2022
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 · Apr 26, 2022
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 · Apr 26, 2022
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 Belfast Live · Apr 24, 2022
Tributes paid after death of Larne adventurer Norman Surplus "He was one of those people who was always smiling." Belfast Live · Apr 22, 2022
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 · Apr 11, 2022
Larne P&O ferry still suspended despite being released from safety inspection Customers told up to them to organise alternative passage Belfast Live · Apr 9, 2022
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 · Apr 8, 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
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 · Apr 2, 2022
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. The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022 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 · Mar 26, 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 Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2022 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 · Mar 26, 2022 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.
Wales Online · Mar 26, 2022 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 · Mar 25, 2022 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 · Mar 25, 2022 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 · Mar 23, 2022 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 · Mar 21, 2022 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 · Mar 19, 2022 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 · Mar 18, 2022 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.