UK's Migrant Barge 'Bibby Stockholm' Set To Welcome First Asylum Seekers

PORTLAND, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Aerial view of a coach at the Bibby Stockholm immigration barge, on August 07, 2023 in Portland, England. Approximately 50 arrivals are set to board the Bibby Stockholm, moored at Portland in Dorset, as part of the Home Office's plan to accommodate up to 500 migrants on the vessel. The barge is equipped with amenities like a TV room, multi-faith prayer room, classroom, gym, and outdoor recreational space, ensuring it offers 24-hour security and healthcare provision. Addressing concerns raised by the firefighters' union, Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick last week assured the public that the Bibby Stockholm is a "safe facility." (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)