Her arrival back in April brought the greatest number of guests of any single vessel visiting Portland Port so far - described as a ‘major milestone’.

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/23819237.portland-port-cruise-ship-nearly-5-000-passengers/?ref=rss

In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 12, the chief executive of Portland Port Bill Reeves said: “Preparations for the arrival of the accommodation barge for refugees are continuing.

Source: https://www.business-live.co.uk/ports-logistics/portland-port-insists-business-usual-26681000

Others took aim at Portland Port chief executive Bill Reeves, holding placards scrawled with 'Legionella!

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12402077/Protesters-gather-outside-Bibby-Stockholm-demanding-end-barge-migrants-aboard-vessel-disembarked-Legionella-bacteria-discovery.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The Home Office is facing a legal challenge over its use of the Bibby Stockholm barge to accommodate around 500 male asylum-seekers at Portland Port in Dorset, without obtaining planning permission.

Source: https://leftfootforward.org/2023/09/home-office-faces-legal-challenge-against-use-of-bibby-stockholm-barge-for-refugees/