SINGAPORE, Nov. 9 -- Stranded luxury cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey has been "arrested" in Singapore following its owner's financial struggles.

Singapore law firm Helmsman LLC is listed as the arresting solicitor, according to court documents obtained by CBS News, reported the news agency today.

A ship arrest is a legal process in which a vessel is detained by court order to secure a maritime claim.

Its US-based operator Villa Vie Residences is said to owe one supplier approximately US$500,000 (RM2.03 million). It is unclear if the same supplier had hired the law firm to detain the liner.

A check by AsiaOne shows the ship docked near Changi Bay.

This comes after its operator announced on October 27 that they had suspended operations i...