P & O

British

abbreviation

the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company

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A major search operation is under way after a man was reported overboard from a P&O passenger ferry travelling between Larne and Cairnryan.

From BBC

P&O Ferries and Stenaline sailings between Cairnryan and Northern Ireland are also affected, with a number of cancellations because of the forecast high winds.

From BBC

The incident disrupted some shipping movements and the P&O Cruises ship Iona was delayed in departing from Southampton because of the obstruction.

From BBC

P&O Ferries told the BBC Mr Hebblethwaite was resigning to "dedicate more time to family matters".

From BBC

P&O Ferries said it "extends its gratitude to Peter Hebblethwaite for his contributions as CEO over the past four years".

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