Two helicopters and several rescue ships have gone to the scene, between Bergen and Ålesund.
Five people rescued
The rescue leader states that five people have been picked up by helicopter. All must have been in a lifeboat when they were found, writes Dagbladet.
They must be physically unharmed.
At 9:20 p.m., the rescue leader told Dagbladet that one person was still missing.
Strong wind
According to The Times of Bergen is it a Viking ship in distress.
– It’s stormy weather with strong winds and high seas, says the rescue leader The daily newspaper.