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Maurice Fitzmaurice

P&O Ferries says they're 'not going into liquidation' amid ongoing delays at ports

Ferry company P&O has issued a statement saying they are “not going into liquidation”.

However, they have confirmed there is an “announcement” to be made. In a brief statement issued on Thursday morning they did not say when that announcement is due.

The move came amid apparent ongoing issues. The firm tweeted earlier this morning: “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.

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“We apologise for the inconvenience this will have on your journey plans.”

Asked for a statement to explain what is going on, a spokesperson for P&O Ferries told Belfast Live: “P&O Ferries is not going into liquidation. We have asked all ships to come alongside, in preparation for a company announcement. Until then, services from P&O will not be running and we are advising travellers of alternative arrangements.”

It is understood some customers have been waiting since the early hours of the morning to board their ferry.

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