Ferry Crossing Descends into Chaos as Inappropriate Film Airs
A routine Channel crossing turned into a scene of distress and confusion last month when a hardcore pornographic film was accidentally broadcast on a public television screen aboard a DFDS ferry. The incident occurred during the journey from Dieppe in France to Newhaven in Britain, leaving families and children exposed to the explicit content.
‘A Bit Mad’: Passengers Describe the Shocking Scene
According to an anonymous passenger who spoke with The Argus in Brighton, the bizarre event unfolded after passengers had been watching a Formula One grand prix. Suddenly, children ran out of the recliner lounge area screaming, the witness recounted. The source described the situation as "a bit mad", noting that while they could not see the screen, the audio was clearly audible throughout the lounge.
Concerned parents immediately approached a crew member, urgently requesting that the television be fixed. One passenger was heard exclaiming, 'there's hardcore porn on the TV'. A member of staff eventually turned the television off, but not before significant upset had been caused among the travellers.
DFDS Issues Profound Apology and Takes Action
The ferry company, DFDS, swiftly issued a public apology for the serious error. A spokesperson stated the company was "very sorry for the understandable upset and anger that this caused". The company explained that the crew had been unaware the adult film was scheduled to play after the Formula One race. Once the crew were alerted to the content, the channel was swiftly changed.
In a move to prevent any repeat of the incident, DFDS confirmed that the channel responsible for the broadcast has been completely removed from the list of stations available on board its ferries. The company emphatically reassured passengers, "This will not happen again."
This is not the first time such a public blunder has occurred; a similar incident took place at an airport in Lisbon back in October 2015, where pornographic content replaced the usual baggage carousel information screens.
