Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Vorstenbosch

**Title: Blaze Erupts Near Willemstad as 'Vorstenbosch' Catches Fire** On March 5, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Vorstenbosch', sailing from Rotterdam to Antwerp, experienced a fire incident in the northern foreport near Willemstad. This prompted an immediate response from multiple fire engines, with additional firefighting teams dispatched from Den Bommel and Dinteloord as a safety measure. A police boat also arrived on the scene to assist. Fortunately, by the time emergency responders reached the vessel, the diligent crew aboard the 'Vorstenbosch' had successfully contained the fire. Nevertheless, the local fire department conducted thorough inspections to confirm that the blaze was completely extinguished. As of now, the cause of the fire remains undetermined. For further details and visuals, visit: [Zuidwest Update](https://www.zuidwestupdate.nl/nieuws/schip-brand-willemstad-bemanning-blust/).

Photos of delivery: http://www.schiffundtechnik.com/lexikon/vorstenbosch.html

Rotterdam's newest and 'most advanced bunker tanker' is undergoing sea-trials next days. 13,500 mt capacity Vorstenbosch expected to come on station next month. It measures 147 x 22.80 x 6.36 metres (the largest tanker barge to date was 135 metres). The vessel is owned by VT Minerals. The Vorstenbosch will transport bunker oil in Rotterdam and the other ARA ports. The ship will respond to the increase in scale in container shipping. Sea vessels with capacities of up to 15,000 TEU have larger fuel tanks that need to be filled in the same short time in the port as the smaller vessels.