Nautilus International has welcomed Peter Hebblethwaite’s exit from P&O Ferries, emphasizing the need to establish a new era that prioritizes the rights and protections of maritime professionals. His tenure was marred by the controversial 2022 decision to unlawfully dismiss 786 seafarers, an act that drew widespread condemnation and highlighted significant flaws in UK employment law.
The union has long advocated for accountability and legislative reform to prevent such incidents from recurring. Nautilus International views this leadership change as an opportunity to reinforce the progress made in workers’ rights. Martyn Gray, the union’s director of organizing, remarked that Hebblethwaite’s departure should mark the end of a troubling chapter for P&O Ferries and serve as a catalyst for essential change.
Gray noted that the illegal termination of maritime professionals underscored the urgent need for the Seafarers’ Charter and stronger employment protections. The union’s focus is on ensuring these new safeguards are effectively enforced, preventing any employer from treating their workforce with disdain.
Nautilus International calls on P&O Ferries’ new leadership to engage constructively with trade unions and genuinely respect its employees. The union remains committed to upholding the rights and protections established in the aftermath of the P&O scandal across the maritime industry.
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