Ferry Firm Apologizes After Shocking Incident Leaves Children Screaming at Pornographic Film
A European ferry company has issued a formal apology after a group of children were left traumatized when a pornographic film was accidentally played on one of its ships. The incident occurred during a voyage from Dieppe in France to Newhaven, resulting in several youngsters being exposed to explicit content.
According to the ferry firm DFDS, an adult film was inadvertently broadcasted onto the lounge television at a time when children were watching a Formula One grand prix. The crew claimed that the channel had been mistakenly set and did not initially realize what was airing. However, once alerted, they swiftly changed the station.
This is not the first incident of this nature involving the ferry company. Following a similar incident in 2018, DFDS faced criticism over its handling of staff misconduct. Since then, the firm has taken steps to improve employee screening and training procedures.
The recent incident took place during a delay caused by a technical fault at Newhaven port. Passengers were told that the ship would be returning to France due to issues with docking equipment. During this time, several individuals requested access to the lounge television to continue watching the Formula One match.
A passenger who witnessed the incident described it as "a bit mad" and recounted how children began screaming after spotting explicit content on the screen. They stated that some parents approached the staff member responsible for operating the TV and demanded its closure due to concerns about the nature of the programming.
The ferry company has pledged not to repeat such a mistake, assuring passengers that steps have been taken to rectify the issue and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
A European ferry company has issued a formal apology after a group of children were left traumatized when a pornographic film was accidentally played on one of its ships. The incident occurred during a voyage from Dieppe in France to Newhaven, resulting in several youngsters being exposed to explicit content.
According to the ferry firm DFDS, an adult film was inadvertently broadcasted onto the lounge television at a time when children were watching a Formula One grand prix. The crew claimed that the channel had been mistakenly set and did not initially realize what was airing. However, once alerted, they swiftly changed the station.
This is not the first incident of this nature involving the ferry company. Following a similar incident in 2018, DFDS faced criticism over its handling of staff misconduct. Since then, the firm has taken steps to improve employee screening and training procedures.
The recent incident took place during a delay caused by a technical fault at Newhaven port. Passengers were told that the ship would be returning to France due to issues with docking equipment. During this time, several individuals requested access to the lounge television to continue watching the Formula One match.
A passenger who witnessed the incident described it as "a bit mad" and recounted how children began screaming after spotting explicit content on the screen. They stated that some parents approached the staff member responsible for operating the TV and demanded its closure due to concerns about the nature of the programming.
The ferry company has pledged not to repeat such a mistake, assuring passengers that steps have been taken to rectify the issue and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Just heard about this on the news... cant believe some adults dont check what's playing on tv when kids are around 
I mean whats wrong with these ferry companies? First, they mess up staff training and now they're exposing kids to porn on a ship. How can you be so careless?! 
And to think its not the first time this has happened... what's going on here? 
they showed a porn flick to kids by mistake 
can u imagine being 10 & seeing some weird stuff on tv? 
yeah it was a real "grand prix" of emotions for those little ones 
idk maybe they were too busy trying to fix the docking equipment or something? 
it's not just about setting the wrong channel, it's about being responsible and having a system in place to prevent such incidents. 
But seriously, who lets adult content play on a TV with kids around? 
it's a wonder no one got sued! 
Can't have grown-ups watching R-rated movies in front of minors! 
and parents should totally be able to trust that their kids are safe while they're on a ferry 
. I feel so bad for those poor kids who were traumatized by what they saw. The ferry company is being really chill about it too, like, "oh well, mistake happened" 
. No, no, you need to take responsibility and make sure something like this never happens again 
. You gotta be more careful with those TVs, especially in areas where families are hanging out 
This incident is a stark reminder of the need for robust vetting procedures when it comes to staff selection and onboarding. The fact that an adult film was inadvertently played out loud to children is nothing short of distressing, and I can only imagine the long-term psychological impact it could have had on some of those youngsters 
. While DFDS has taken steps to improve their procedures, I think they should also consider providing more regular updates on any technical issues or changes to the planned schedule 
DFDS has had 12 major incidents since 2020, including a fire on one of their ships last year 
and another incident where staff were caught smoking in cabins 
6 out of 10 people don't check the channel before starting to watch something new 
btw have u seen the latest traffic stats? 
the UK is experiencing a severe driver shortage, with over 30% of drivers turning down jobs due to lack of pay 
. Can you even imagine how scared and traumatized some of them must've been?! It's like the crew didn't do enough to protect those innocent kids 
. As for DFDS, I get that they're apologizing now, but it feels kinda late 
. It's just not right that this kind of thing happens to innocent people, especially when they're just trying to enjoy a Formula One match with their families. The fact that it was an adult film playing on the TV is just disgusting and shows a huge lapse in judgment from the crew 
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. I hope they take concrete steps to prevent it from happening again, because as a parent myself, the thought of my kids seeing something like that is just unbearable 
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. The ferry company's efforts to rectify the situation and improve employee screening processes are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to ensure the well-being and safety of all passengers, especially children 
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The fact that it was an adult film is just ridiculous and I can imagine how traumatizing it must've been for those poor little kids... like, what's next? 
This is just so sad to hear... kids watching porn on a ferry? what's wrong with our world right now? 
. something needs to change here...