P&O Ferries spends £260m on hybrid ships that can’t be charged at key ports
P&O Ferries has splashed out more than £260 million on hybrid ships that can’t be charged at their French or UK ports. The two new superferries are supposed to be “the most sustainable ships ever to sail on the English Channel,” according to bosses
A ferry managed by P&O Ferries
London – P&O Ferries has splashed out more than £260 million on hybrid ships that can’t be charged at their French or UK ports. The two new superferries are supposed to be “the most sustainable ships ever to sail on the English Channel,” according to bosses.
But Dover and Calais electricity grids don't have capacity for the partially-electric boats, so they will run on diesel when they are delivered later this year, the UK’s Telegraph reports: “You just don’t order ships without consulting with the port?” one source told the paper. The ferry operator previously found itself in hot water after firing 800 workers at short notice - some via video call - and replacing them with cheaper overseas agency crews.
(Source: Euronews)
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