News / Flag state Cyprus threatens action over sackings as P&O ferry chaos continues

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Cypriot authorities say they are liaising with counterparts in the UK on safety and employment issues, following the sacking of 800 seafarers by P&O Ferries last month.

Cyprus is one of three flags P&O Ferries’ ships are registered with, the other two are Bermuda and the Bahamas. All three should have been notified and consulted on the sackings – at least 45 days in advance in the Cypriot case.

Deputy shipping minister Vasilios Demitriades told The Loadstar: “Regarding safety we liaise with ...