The Bibby Stockholm was evacuated in August after Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply.
The floating vessel, which has capacity for up to 500 men awaiting the outcome of asylum applications, was evacuated in August afterIn August, all 39 migrants on board the vessel were disembarked as a precaution when traces of Legionella bacteria were found, less than a week after the men first boarded the facility.A letter, seen by the BBC, has been sent to asylum seekers confirming their re-embarkation in the coming days.
It was announced in April, was late arriving from Italy, then delayed for refit and inspections in Cornwall, and finally reached Portland in July. When journalists were shown on board we saw a clean and functional vessel with bedrooms down narrow corridors, typical of the industrial accommodation it previously offered to offshore oil workers.
The barge is expected to draw further protests, having already proved controversial on Portland and beyond. Some people question - with the extra costs of chartering, mooring, transport and security - how a vessel can be cheaper than a hotel.
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