Any move would be dependent on securing financial backing, its bosses said.

France's Eurotunnel has been forced to sell the three-ship company after a ruling by the UK competition watchdog.

MyFerryLink managing director Robin Wilkins said the Scop is exploring the possibility of launching a bid to save the company.

He told Kent Online: “If the Scop could find access to funding, then it has proved it can manage the company and we have had a very reliable service.

“If