The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has been legally detained in Singapore amid ongoing financial issues.
Odyssey was stranded in Cambodia on 27 October after cruise operator Villa Vie Residences unexpectedly suspended operations, citing an increase in fuel costs.
The residential vessel left Cambodia, sailing out of Sihanoukville with no passengers on board and a crew of around 50, on 8 November.
According to court records, Odyssey was listed “under sheriff’s arrest” at 10.34am local time on Sunday morning at Changi General Purpose Anchorage off Singapore’s east coast.
Singaporean law firm Helmsman LLC is listed as the arresting solicitor, likely representing a fuel supplier, reported CBS News.
A ship arrest is a legal procedure where a court detains a marine vessel until a legal claim is settled— such as unpaid fuel or port fees.
Once a ship is arrested, it cannot sail until the owner provides a payment or a judicial sale is made of the vessel.
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