Overview
- The incident occurred on the 4pm crossing from Dieppe to Newhaven on 26 October during a disrupted journey caused by a technical fault at Newhaven Port.
- Passengers had requested to watch a Formula One grand prix, and an adult film played immediately after the race before staff switched the channel when alerted.
- Anonymous eyewitnesses reported children running from the lounge distressed, with accounts first published by The Argus and then cited by national outlets.
- DFDS removed the channel from the ship’s listings, issued a public apology and said this would not happen again.
- The company said passengers are being contacted regarding the delays from the disrupted crossing and that appropriate compensation is being offered.