As of 5 July 2026, 85 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide. Tankers made up 56 of them (66%), alongside 21 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were North-West Europe (23), the Mediterranean (21), South-East Asia (3). Common waiting areas included Sunderland, United Kingdom (3); Hoek van Holland, Netherlands (3); Mgarr, Gozo, Malta (2); Zeebrugge, Belgium (2). Vessels sail "for orders" when they are underway without a confirmed discharge port, awaiting instructions from their charterer — a hallmark of the spot market.
By region
| Region | Vessels for orders |
|---|---|
| North-West Europe | 23 |
| the Mediterranean | 21 |
| South-East Asia | 3 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Sunderland, United Kingdom | 3 |
| Hoek van Holland, Netherlands | 3 |
| Mgarr, Gozo, Malta | 2 |
| Zeebrugge, Belgium | 2 |
| Skagen, Denmark | 2 |
| Eemshaven, Netherlands | 2 |
| Oostende (Ostend), Belgium | 2 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 2 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHERINA IMO 9445473 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Cape Town, South Africa · 18 km |
| MOROCCO PROSPERITY IMO 9597252 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| GWEN IMO 9137627 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
| PLATA GLORY IMO 9384590 | Tanker | AWAITING ORDERS | At sea |
| HELLAS DIANA IMO 9872987 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Mgarr, Gozo, Malta · 57 km |
| VLADIMIR VORONIN IMO 9750737 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
This is a snapshot in time. For the current, continuously-updated list, see the live tracker: vessels sailing for orders.