fired 800 staff with immediate effect via a brutal Zoom video.The company said they have made a decision that its vessels going forward will be primarily crewed by a third-party crew provider.A video has now emerged showing the moment the company chief announced the termination of the staff's contracts.He said: "Therefore I am sorry to inform you that this means your employment is terminated with immediate effect on the grounds of redundancy."Your final day of employment is today."Some crew members reportedly defied orders and refused to leave their ships in protest.Concerns have been raised across the country, as the company operates routes from Dover, Tilbury, Hull and Teesport to France, as well as routes from Liverpool to Dublin and Cairnryan to Larne.Queues have built on routes to the Port of Dover.
Whilst motorists have voiced their frustration at "confusion" at ports in Hull, Teesport and Liverpool.P&O Ferries tweeted on Thursday (March 17): "Regretfully, P&O Ferries services are unable to run for the next few hours."Our Port Teams will guide you and travel will be arranged via an alternative operator.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk