Odyssey Cruise Ship Arrested in Singapore

The Odyssey, a residential cruise ship operated by Villa Vie Residences, was placed under court-ordered arrest in Singapore after arriving from Cambodia without passengers, according to court records and maritime authorities.

Singapore court records list the vessel under sheriff’s arrest on Sunday, November 8, at Changi General Purpose Anchorage. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore confirmed the arrest was made pursuant to a court order and said the ship was anchored in Singapore port waters. The authority said there were no passengers aboard and the crew were reported well, with creditors managing their welfare.

The records identify Singapore law firm Helmsman LLC as the arresting solicitor but do not name its client or specify the claim. A report citing a person familiar with the matter said the firm may represent a fuel supplier. The same report put Villa Vie’s debt to a regional supplier at about $500,000, while noting it was unclear whether that supplier had hired the firm. The claimant and the legal basis for the arrest have not been identified in the court information described in the reports.

The Odyssey left Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on November 8, without...