Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Pride-Of-Rotterdam

The 'Pride of Rotterdam', which operates the route between Rotterdam-Europoort and Hull, has been temporarily taken out of service as of January 14, 2024. Currently docked in Klaipeda for its annual maintenance, P&O Ferries has not provided a specific date for the vessel's return to operation. It has been confirmed that the ferry will remain unavailable at least until February 19, 2024. During this period, travelers will only have access to the 'Pride of Hull' to navigate the route. P&O Ferries has communicated with its customers, aiming to minimize the inconvenience caused by this maintenance schedule, which is a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety and reliability of their services.

In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, dockworkers in Rotterdam staged a protest on March 25, 2022, preventing the 'Pride of Rotterdam' from departing for Hull. This action came in response to the shocking dismissal of 800 seafarers by P&O Ferries on March 17. The dockers formed a line to obstruct access to the ship at Europoort, ensuring that no freight was loaded onto the vessel. Despite this initial blockage, the 'Pride of Rotterdam' later managed to set sail from the port. The ripple effects of this protest reached Hull, where, on March 26, a group of P&O supporters took to the A64, causing significant traffic delays as cars prepared to transport passengers to King George Dock for the ferry. Images that capture the spirit of these protests can be found in the detailed report available here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2022/03/27/popr-m27.html.

On March 17, 2022, P&O Ferries made a shocking decision to dock all its vessels, resulting in the dismissal of around 800 crew members. This controversial move aims to replace the laid-off staff with cheaper agency personnel, raising concerns across the maritime industry. Currently, the P&O fleet is out of service and stationed at various ports: - Pride of Kent / Canterbury = Dover - Spirit of Britain = Dover - Spirit of France = Schiedam (undergoing refit) - Pride of Hull = Hull - Pride of Rotterdam = Rotterdam - European Highlander = Cairnryan - European Causeway = Larne - Norbay = Liverpool - Norbank = Liverpool As reports emerge, it remains uncertain whether Dutch vessels are impacted by these crew changes. Replacement crews are reportedly being prepared at ports in Dover, Cairnryan, and Larne.