"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
Summary
Court records show that the MV Odyssey, marketed as a “forever cruise,” was arrested at Singapore’s port. Its owner, Villa Vie Residences, has struggled to make payments, and the ship is now operated by its lender; the reason for the arrest and who requested it remain unclear.Key Facts
- The Odyssey was arrested in Singapore, according to court records obtained by CBS News.
- Singapore law firm Helmsman LLC is listed as the arresting solicitor, but the records do not identify whom it represents.
- A source familiar with the matter told CBS News that a fuel supplier may be behind the arrest.
- Villa Vie Residences owes a supplier in the region about $500,000, but it is unclear whether that supplier requested the arrest.
- The ship is being operated by its lender after Villa Vie struggled to keep up with payments.
- The ship’s journey began in October 2024 and ended last month in Cambodia, where residents had hours to disembark.
- Accounts from sources familiar with the ship describe a fuel shortage in Singapore, a rush to obtain provisions, and a temporary detention in Hong Kong.
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