Second P&O ferry detained after safety inspection, coastguard agency says

A second P&O ferry is being detained, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has said after undertaking a safety inspection (Michael Cooper/PA)

A second P&O ferry is being detained, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has said after undertaking a safety inspection.

The firm sparked outrage after sacking 800 seafarers without notice on March 17, amid plans to bring in cheaper agency staff.