Cruise ship has problems off Ålesund

The cruise ship Viking Vela, which is located outside Ålesund, says it is experiencing propulsion problems. The ship is therefore heading to port.

Har problemer utenfor Ålesund

Cruiseskipet Viking Vela som ligger utenfor Ålesund, sier de har fremdriftsproblemer. Skipet går derfor til havn.

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Several alarms are going off aboard a cruise ship outside Ålesund. The main rescue center tells NRK that no rescue operation has been initiated, but more ships are on their way to assist if necessary.

Romsdals Budstik with the online newspaper Rbnett is based in Molde and is the local newspaper for Romsdal with the municipalities of Molde, Hustadvika, Aukra, Gjemnes, Vestnes and Rauma.

The ship is struggling to move forward.