Creditor has "taken control" of forever cruise, message to residents shows
Creditor takes control of 'forever cruise' amidst crew pay dispute
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The 'never-ending' cruise, Odyssey, has been taken over by a creditor, according to a message to residents. CBS News reported the first indication of the creditor's control, citing a message to residents.
Other outlets, including Business Insider and The Week, later confirmed the development, sharing details about the cruise's abrupt halt. Business Insider published a letter from residents who attempted to buy the Odyssey, but their plan is now dead.
The exact circumstances of the crew's pay dispute and the creditor's takeover are unclear, but the situation has led to a significant disruption in the cruise's operations. The Odyssey's future remains uncertain, with the creditor now in control.
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Coverage (4)
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Abrupt halt to ‘never-ending’ cruiseThe Week · 23h ago
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Creditor has "taken control" of forever cruise, message to residents showsCBS News · 23h ago
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The obvious questions
What is the current status of the Odyssey cruise?
The creditor has taken control of the cruise, according to a message to residents.
Are the crew members being paid?
No, they are reportedly waiting without pay in Cambodia.
What happened to the residents' plan to buy the Odyssey?
Their plan is now dead.
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