Reviews & Ratings for the Spirit-Of-France

On March 17, 2022, P&O Ferries made headlines by ordering its entire fleet to return to port, a strategic move that has resulted in the dismissal of around 800 crew members. The company announced plans to replace these experienced workers with cheaper agency staff, sparking significant controversy. Currently, the P&O fleet is out of service, with several vessels positioned across various locations: - 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 It remains uncertain whether this shift in crew management will impact Dutch vessels. However, replacement crew members are already stationed in Dover, Cairnryan, and Larne, ready to assume responsibilities on these ships. The decision has raised questions about the future of employment within the maritime industry and the implications for P&O's operational integrity.

On July 12, 2020, the ferry 'Spirit of France' made a critical observation of a migrant vessel in distress, prompting immediate action from the CROSS Gris Nez. The coastal surveillance ship 'Scarpe' from the Boulogne-sur-Mer maritime gendarmerie was dispatched, followed by the 'Eulimène' from the national gendarmerie stationed in Calais to provide assistance. By 6:23 p.m., the speedy vessels had successfully rescued six migrants suffering from hypothermia. Prior to this, another six migrants were saved from a boat located northwest of Cap Gris-Nez. By 7:20 p.m., all twelve individuals were safely transported back to the Port of Calais, where they received urgent medical attention from firefighters and border police, ensuring their safety and well-being.

In the early hours of May 22, 2020, at precisely 3:52 a.m., the CROSS Gris-Nez received a critical distress signal from the ferry 'Spirit of France.' The alert indicated that a small boat carrying six migrants was in precarious conditions within the port channel of Calais. Responding promptly, CROSS Gris-Nez dispatched the maritime gendarmerie's speedboat 'Scarpe' from Boulogne-sur-Mer to provide immediate assistance. Upon arriving at the scene at 5:26 a.m., the 'Scarpe' successfully took control of the situation, rescuing the stranded individuals and towing their vessel. By 7:36 a.m., they were safely escorted to the port of Calais, where border police were ready to ensure their safety and well-being.