As of 6 July 2026, 205 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 120 (141%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 141 of them (69%), alongside 48 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were North-West Europe (65), the Mediterranean (56), South-East Asia (22). Common waiting areas included Hoek van Holland, Netherlands (7); Skagen, Denmark (6); Oostende (Ostend), Belgium (5); Port Said, Egypt (4). 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 | 65 |
| the Mediterranean | 56 |
| South-East Asia | 22 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Hoek van Holland, Netherlands | 7 |
| Skagen, Denmark | 6 |
| Oostende (Ostend), Belgium | 5 |
| Port Said, Egypt | 4 |
| Varna, Bulgaria | 4 |
| Sunderland, United Kingdom | 3 |
| Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 3 |
| Port Arthur, United States | 3 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHERINA IMO 9445473 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Cape Town, South Africa · 18 km |
| BRAZIL PROSPERITY IMO 9559406 | Tanker | FO ORDERS | At sea |
| MOROCCO PROSPERITY IMO 9597252 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| AMY IMO 9166724 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
| PUYANG IMO 9174220 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
| S PROSPER IMO 9181936 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
This is a snapshot in time. For the current, continuously-updated list, see the live tracker: vessels sailing for orders.