Video: PO Ferry up in Flames
Pride of Canterbury (right) arriving at the Port of CalaisThe fire started in the ferrys engine room as the vessel was docking in the Port of Calais. All 337 passengers disembarked safely at the port.
The company cancelled two sailings in order for the damage to be assessed.
The passengers affected will be redirected on to the next available departure.
One of the passengers aboard the ferry filmed the moments of panic as the smoke was engulfing the vessel.