Carnival UK has assured the Nautilus union it has no intentions to fire crew and rehire over 900 crew members.
The announcement comes after rumours the owner of P & O Cruises threatened to dismiss and re-engage staff who refused to accept reduced terms and conditions.
But the two parties are now engaging in “meaningful discussions” over the issue of proposed contract changes for 919 members of staff.
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A joint statement by the company and the Nautilus trade union said: “Nautilus International and Carnival UK are able to confirm, following joint discussions held this afternoon, that both parties are committed to engaging in meaningful consultation in finding a way forward following the start of consultation on proposed contractual changes for 919 maritime professionals.
“Carnival UK has reassured Nautilus International of there being no intent to undertake steps towards dismissal and re-engagement and have rescinded the HR1 form submitted to the insolvency service, whilst providing an update to the relevant Bermudan authorities.
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“Both Nautilus International and Carnival UK are working co-operatively towards a negotiated settlement in the interest of all parties.
P&O Cruises, associated with Carnival UK, remains distinct from P&O Ferries, which recently faced controversy over terminating hundreds of workers.
