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Odyssey cruise ship’s voyage ends in Singapore arrest after owner goes bust

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Odyssey cruise ship’s voyage ends in Singapore arrest after owner goes bust

A cruise ship left stranded in Southeast Asia after its US-based operator ran out of money has been arrested in Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said on Monday. The Odyssey, meant to take passengers on a continuous voyage around the world, was arrested after arriving on Sunday from Cambodia, where around 200 guests were told to disembark.

“The vessel has been placed under arrest pursuant to a court order,” MPA said in a statement, without giving further details. “The crew on...