P&O Ferries: new powers to protect maritime workers

Yesterday the Government announced a nine-point plan to protect seafarers, protecting workers from the disgraceful behaviour we have seen from P&O.

The way 800 loyal and experienced workers were treated by P&O Ferries was shameful and utterly unacceptable. There is no excuse for their actions – and it is right that they are to account.
 
That is why the Government have announced a nine-point plan to ensure something like this cannot happen again – including changing the law so that seafarers are paid at least the minimum wage; closing legal loopholes which allow ferry operators to undercut British workers; and working with international partners to create minimum wage corridors.
 
The Government will ensure that P&O Ferries cannot benefit from their actions, whilst sending the message to others that such disgraceful actions will never be tolerated.

For further information on this announcement, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/po-ferries-new-powers-to-protect-maritime-workers