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

PORTLAND, ENGLAND - AUGUST 7: People board the Bibby Stockholm immigration barge on August 7, 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 Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)