As of 13 July 2026, 480 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 275 (134%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 323 of them (67%), alongside 128 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (170), North-West Europe (102), South-East Asia (36). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (18); Kumport, Turkey (14); Gdynia, Poland (9); Piraeus, Greece (9). 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 |
|---|---|
| the Mediterranean | 170 |
| North-West Europe | 102 |
| South-East Asia | 36 |
| the Middle East & Arabian Gulf | 1 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Port Said, Egypt | 18 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 14 |
| Gdynia, Poland | 9 |
| Piraeus, Greece | 9 |
| Hoek van Holland, Netherlands | 8 |
| Cadiz, Spain | 7 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 6 |
| Oostende (Ostend), Belgium | 5 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHERINA IMO 9445473 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| FRONT PRINCESS IMO 9788904 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| LORIAN IMO 9259343 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
| PUYANG IMO 9174220 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At sea |
| AMY IMO 9166724 | 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.