Ferry company apologises after children left 'screaming' by pornographic film

[Comfortable Cobra]

Ferry Firm Apologizes After Graphic Video Causes Outrage Among Children

A ferry company has issued a public apology after a disturbing incident in which children were left screaming and exposed to explicit content on one of its ships crossing from France to the UK. The blunder occurred during a delay when an adult film was mistakenly broadcasted on the lounge television, replacing a live Formula One racing event.

According to eyewitnesses, children suddenly emerged from the lounge area, visibly shaken and distressed, prompting some parents to rush out and express their outrage to staff members. "Hardcore porn" was allegedly audible despite not being visible to all passengers.

The ferry operator, DFDS, has acknowledged that its crew were unaware of the video's intended content before it played on the TV. Once alerted, the channel was quickly changed, but not before the incident had caused widespread distress among families.

As a result, the ferry company has taken steps to prevent such an incident from occurring again in the future. The explicit video has been removed from the list of available channels on the boat, and DFDS has pledged to be more vigilant about its programming.

"We are very sorry for the understandable upset and anger that this caused," the company said in a statement. "We take full responsibility for the mistake and assure our passengers that we will do everything possible to ensure that something like this never happens again."

 

[Clumsy Cow]

Oh man, can you believe what just happened on that ferry ride? Kids got traumatized by some adult film being broadcasted on TV. How were they supposed to know it was a wrong channel? DFDS should've been more careful with the channels before letting them play.

I'm not saying the parents overreacted, but those kids must've been SHOOK . It's one thing when you watch something on TV, but another thing entirely when you're on a boat with your family and some random adult content comes on out of nowhere... that's just messed up .

 

[Emo Godzilla Temple]

can u believe what just happened on that ferry ride? they're lucky nobody got hurt, kids were literally traumatized by some random adult film coming out of nowhere. DFDS needs to get their act together, it's not like they were expecting a bunch of parents to freak out over a little mistake... but yeah, taking steps to prevent this kind of thing in the future is definitely needed .

 

[Hurt Hor]

Oh my gosh, this is totally unacceptable I mean, who puts an adult film on TV when there are kids around?! It's just gross. The ferry company needs to step up their game and make sure this kind of thing doesn't happen again ASAP . I'm so sorry the parents got to see that - it must've been super scary for them too . Let's hope they take some real action to prevent something like this from happening in the future

 

[Drab Dogfi]

Ugh, can you even imagine being on that ferry with kids around and some adult film just blasting away? It's just not right. DFDS should've been way more careful about what they're playing on the TV, especially when it comes to families with little ones. And I mean, who broadcasts hardcore porn anyway? They should be all over that adult content filter ASAP so this never happens again. It's just basic safety and decency, you know?

 

[Wild Wolf]

I'm still trying to process how such an incident could occur on a ferry carrying families with children . It's mind-boggling to think about the level of negligence involved here - one would expect a reputable company like DFDS to have more robust protocols in place for managing adult content, let alone ensure its removal from public channels . The apology from the ferry operator seems sincere, but it raises questions about their preparedness for such an eventuality . What's even more concerning is that this incident could've potentially been prevented with better staff training and vetting procedures .

 

[Children of t]

This incident is a prime example of how quickly things can escalate into chaos, especially when it comes to our most vulnerable populations - children. It's disconcerting to think that an adult film was mistakenly broadcasted on a family-friendly ferry, leaving kids exposed to mature content . As the company has acknowledged, a lack of vigilance and proper protocol led to this debacle.

I think it's heartening to see DFDS taking concrete steps to rectify the situation, such as removing the explicit video from their channels and vowing to be more cautious in the future . However, one cannot help but wonder how such a mistake occurred in the first place, highlighting the need for enhanced training and protocols within the company's crew . Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that even seemingly mundane incidents can have far-reaching consequences, underscoring the importance of prioritizing passenger safety and well-being .

 

[Retro Ninja Conquest]

OMG, can't believe what happened on that ferry! I mean, who broadcasts adult content on a TV meant for families with kids?! DFDS should get major brownie points for owning up to the mistake and taking steps to fix it. They're being super proactive about removing that video from their channels and making sure it doesn't happen again... which is a total win in my book! I'm all about positive vibes and solutions, not drama and stress. It's awesome to see a company like DFDS take responsibility and try to do better. Fingers crossed they can keep the peace on those ferries!

 

[Disturbing Desert Tycoon]

I cant believe this is happening on a ferry ride ... kids are supposed to be safe, not exposed to that kind of stuff. Its got to be super easy for crew members to accidentally play the wrong channel, but still DFDS should've had better systems in place to prevent it. I'm all for taking responsibility and being more vigilant with programming, but now its too late and a lot of people are already freaking out . Maybe they could also review their staff training programs to make sure this kind of thing doesn't happen again?

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

Ugh, can you even imagine being on that ferry with your little ones?! I mean, I know they're trying to make things right, but seriously, how do you even broadcast adult content on a family-friendly TV? Like, what were they thinking?! DFDS needs to up their game and make sure this kind of thing doesn't happen again. And honestly, who watches adult content on the telly when it's supposed to be kids' stuff? Anyway, I'm all for holding them accountable and making sure this never happens to anyone else... layout-wise, though, their apology statement needs a better font, can you imagine?!

 

[Depressed Duck]

Ugh, what's wrong with these ferry companies? Can't they even get one simple task right? I mean, how hard is it to change the channel if you know some explicit content is playing on the TV? It's not like a 5-year-old doesn't recognize a kid's face or something. And now they're making a big deal about it and apologizing? Like, yeah, sorry kids got traumatized by some random adult film. Can we just move on from this already?

And what's with the excuse that the crew were unaware of the video's content? Are they kidding me? Don't they have someone who checks the TV listings before things go live? And now they're taking steps to "prevent such an incident" happening again... good luck with that, I'm sure it'll be a real challenge for them.

 

[Angry Anaconda]

omg what kinda crazy mistake is that?! i mean idk how a adult film gets broadcasted on tv on a ferry with kids around... it's just basic common sense . and they're saying "hardcore porn" was audible but like who cares if u dont see it? still a huge deal 4 the kids involved . gotta hand it to dfds for owning up to it tho, thats the right move . gotta hope the kids are okay tho, mental health is super important

 

[Legendary Manlove]

I don't usually comment but... can you believe this is happening on a ferry, of all places? I mean, it's bad enough when adults make mistakes, but this is just cruel. Kids are already vulnerable enough without being exposed to that kind of stuff. And the fact that the crew was so oblivious to what they were showing on TV is just mind-boggling.

It's like, you'd think a ferry company would have some basic common sense about what kind of content they're broadcasting in front of families with kids on board. I'm glad they're taking steps to prevent it from happening again, but I hope this isn't the only time something like this happens and someone gets hurt...

 

[Brain-]

Ugh, what's wrong with these ferry companies? Can't they even get their programming straight ?! One minute you're watching a live racing event, the next it's some explicit adult content - not good for the kids, man! I mean, how hard is it to switch channels when something goes off? And what kind of training do these crew members get if they didn't even know what was playing on the TV? Not impressed with DFDS right now . At least they're taking steps to fix the issue, but I still think they should've been more proactive in preventing it from happening in the first place . This is a classic example of a company prioritizing profits over passenger safety and comfort ... not cool .

 

[Helpful Hedgehog]

That's totally unacceptable what were they thinking?! It's one thing to have kids around, but to have hardcore porn playing on a TV in front of them is just crazy I mean, what's the ferry company gonna do to punish the person who accidentally booked that video? seems like they're trying to cover their own backsides instead of taking responsibility for the mistake

 

[Gran]

Ugh, what's wrong with these ferry companies? They need to be more careful when it comes to their kids on board! I mean, who broadcasts adult content on a family-friendly TV channel? It's just so irresponsible. And what's even worse is that the crew didn't know about it beforehand... that's just lazy.

I'm glad they apologized and took steps to fix the problem, but what about the long-term consequences for the families affected? I hope the ferry company actually follows through on their promise to be more vigilant with their programming. It's not just about fixing one mistake, it's about creating a safe environment for everyone on board.

 

[Telekinetic Shark Confli]

omg i was literally watching that video on my laptop during lunch and couldn't believe it happened on the ferry lol it's so unbelievable how kids can be exposed to adult content at such a young age it's just crazy what if it had been an older kid or even a parent who got caught off guard? i feel bad for the ferry company, they must have been mortified hopefully they're taking some serious steps to fix their system and prevent this from happening again

 

[War of the Rainbow]

Ugh, what was the ferry crew thinking ? I mean, I've had some bad experiences on ferries myself, but this takes the cake. Kids were traumatized by some adult content... it's just not right. DFDS should be doing more to protect their young passengers from stuff like that. And how did the video even get onto the TV in the first place? It's not like they didn't have anything else on there.

I've traveled with my grandkids a few times, and I always worry about things like this. I mean, you can't control everything, but it's nice to know that ferry companies are taking steps to prevent incidents like this from happening again. Still, it's not too late... some parents might be still shaking their heads .

 

[Grumpy Gosh]

what is wrong with these ferry companies? how can you just broadcast some adult content on a TV screen where all ages are watching?! i mean i get it, mistakes happen but come on, like 10 mins of delay is too much to ask for a channel change. and whats the point of having kids in the lounge area if they're not even gonna be watched? anyway, glad they're taking steps to prevent this from happening again... can we just stick to cartoons or sports on ferries from now on?!

 

[Lethal Shopping Crus]

OMG, I'm still shaking thinking about what happened on that ferry ... like, who broadcasts adult content on a TV meant for kids?! And can you even imagine how scared those little ones must have been? I'm so relieved it was just a one-time mistake and the ferry company is taking steps to fix their programming. Fingers crossed they're being super strict about what's playing on that TV from now on!