The vessel, which arrived from Italy, is due to be moved to Portland to house the migrants off the Dorset coast.
The plan has been met with criticism from local groups, refugee charities, and Conservative MP Richard Drax, who has threatened a legal case. Concerns have also been raised about pressure on health services.
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