Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Rusader

Emergency services, including the fire department and the harbor master division, responded to a potential fire hazard on the cargo vessel 'Rusader' docked at the Vopak terminal in the Koningin Wilhelmina Port of Vlaardingen, Rotterdam. The ship, which arrived late on March 24, 2026, from Pontevedra, exhibited signs that could indicate spontaneous combustion on board. As of now, the situation remains stable, with fire department personnel and harbor experts vigilantly monitoring the vessel for any changes. By the afternoon of March 26, operations were still in progress, and a fireboat was put on standby as a precautionary measure. The full extent of the situation is still being assessed. On March 27, the tug 'Romira' (MMSI: 244620801) was deployed to assist. For ongoing updates, readers can refer to various reports and footage available online: [Rodi Vlaardingen](https://www.rodi.nl/vlaardingen/112-nieuws/112199/hulpdiensten-monitoren-vrachtschip-met-mogelijke-broei-in-vlaardingen), [Flash Photo](https://www.flashphoto.nl/nieuws/16833/hulpdiensten-urenlang-bezig-met-broei-op-schip-koningin-wilhelminahaven-vlaardingen.html), and [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEG7Am-SDVA&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flashphoto.nl%2F).