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Crew member died of cardiopulmonary arrest secondary to asphyxiation
The 'World Legacy' which had caught fire on Feb 20 wth 224 passengers, 185 of whom Singaporeans and 388 crew members aboard, was a stable condition, and anchored at the Raffles Reserved Anchorage and remained stationary in pos. 01° 11' N 103° 47' E as of Feb 23. MPA patrol craft, the Police Coast Guard and the SCDF Marine Division were attending to the vessel. The deceased crew member, a 23-year-old laundry attendant, has been transferred ashore and the Indonesian embassy in Singapore has been informed. Firefighters had found him collapsed in the lobby of Deck 9 and in spite of medical assistance, he was pronounced dead at 4:30 a.m. with the cause of death as cardiopulmonary arrest secondary to asphyxiation. A core crew had remained onboard the vessel to conduct safety checks, carry out essential vessel operations, support investigations, and ensure the safe management of the vessel while at anchor.
One crew member died in fire
On Feb 20, 2026, at 4 a.m. (Singapore time) , a fire broke out at the lounge area on deck 9 of the 'World Legacy', en route to Singapore. Emergency teams from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) attended the scene and brought the blaze under control. One Indonesian crew member died in the fire. The body of the deceased has been transferred ashore. The Indonesian embassy in Singapore has been informed, and relevant authorities were handling the necessary follow-up. No injuries were reported among the remaining crew members and the 271 passengers - including 139 passengers of Singapore nationality. The authorities initiated evacuation procedures immediately. All passengers were taken to the HarbourFront Ferry Terminal aboard the 'Asean Raider 1' (IMO 9149627) of the Batam Fast Ferries. Singapore Civil Defence Forc paramedics and emergency medical technicians were on site to provide medical support if needed, Four of the passengers were conveyed to hospital for medical assessment following the blaze.The disembarkation of the remaining passengers was continued. The fire was extinguished by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Marine firefighters. The ship had on board 388 crew members. A core crew remained onboard to carry out essential operations, while the rest was disembarked too. In addition, classification society surveyors engaged by the vessel’s owners boarded the ship to assess the extent of damage and the repairs to be carried out before returning the vessel to service. The 'World Legacy' proceeded to the port's anchorage and moored in pos. 01° 11' N 103° 47' E. The MPA has set up a safety perimeter around the ship and issued navigational advisories, instructing nearby ships to keep clear. The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. The 'World Legacy', operated by World Cruises, operates on a flexible model, which allows passengers to choose day cruises or longer stays, and board from Singapore or Malaysia. From Singapore, guests embark via dedicated ferry services from HarbourFront Centre, with multiple sailings scheduled daily. Protection and indemnity coverage for the DNV-classed ship was provided by the American Club. It wass technically managed by Genoa-based Venture Ship Management Europe. The vessel’s registered owner is Dragon 1, a Singapore-registered single-ship entity. The company was founded by the Asian internet entrepreneur Joseph Phua through his private equity investment vehicle Turn Capital. Previously the ferry 'Moby Zaza', the ''World Legacy' was extensively refitted in Singapore prior to assuming its new cruising role. It had cancelled its maiden voyage two days before its scheduled opening on Dec 21, 2025. Passengers also complained of brown tap water, faulty lifts and weak air conditioning. Reports with photos and video: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/world-legacy-cruise-ship-fire-5941831 https://mothership.sg/2026/02/world-legacy-cruise-fire-update/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQFGmNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEerzMx1D6mzEkT477oSHKAcAeD6AHFuDeDj1tukGqnxzvpjhrcR4B8nsOa99Y_aem_PiogfxwaMYMAfpkvkCUu8g https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/passenger-videos-show-evacuation-after-fire-world-legacy-cruise-ship-5942341
Former ferry berthed at offshore base in Singapore
The former 'Moby Zaza' is now called 'World Legacy', though still registered as 'Zaza', being operated by the World Cruises company. The ship left Sembawang on Oct 7, where it had been berthed since Aug 16, and shifted to the Loyang Offshore Resupply Base in Singapore, where it remained stationary as of Nov 30. The ferry was now owned by the Singapore-based venture capital firm Turn Capital, which has founded the shipping company World Cruises. The ferry is now registered in Liberia. The plan is that it will be anchored an hour's ferry ride from Singapore, and 30 to 40 minutes from Malaysia's Johor port. Photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ships/comments/1o5bu3u/anyone_knows_what_ship_this_is/
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