Mutiny! Agency staff 'strike' on P&O Ferry that lost power and drifted in Irish Sea for two hours before lifeboats and tug came to the rescue
The European Causeway was left drifting in the Irish sea following an emergency alert from the ferry. The float away ferry was seen bobbing about five miles off Larne Harbour after setting sail around midday.
It comes after a disastrous few weeks for ferry operators P&O after mass sackings sparked public fury. Back at port, some of the new crew members reportedly asked unions for advice about terminating contracts. Darren Procter, of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said the incident was down to 'inexperienced crew'
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