P&O Ferries suspends sailings ahead of major shareholder’s big announcement

P&O Ferries has suspended sailings ahead of a “major announcement”, which will cause disruption on routes including Dover-Calais.

A statement which appears to be from the ferry operator posted on Twitter by Hull Labour MP Karl Turner said P&O’s vessels have been asked to discharge their passengers and cargo and standby for further instructions.

.⁦@POferries⁩ have apparently instructed their crews both ratings and officers to tie up vessel’s as they are making a ‘major’ announcement today. This is troubling for crews and their families. I am in contact with ratings and officer unions regarding this. pic.twitter.com/W2Kh5WNval

— Karl Turner MP (@KarlTurnerMP) March 17, 2022

The announcement will “secure the long-term viability of P&O Ferries”, it explained.

The statement added: “To facilitate this announcement all our vessels have been asked to discharge their passengers and cargo and standby for further instructions.