As of 20 July 2026, 576 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 96 (20%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 385 of them (67%), alongside 159 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (200), North-West Europe (130), South-East Asia (40). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (26); Kumport, Turkey (12); Piraeus, Greece (10); Ceuta, Spain (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 | 200 |
| North-West Europe | 130 |
| South-East Asia | 40 |
| 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 | 26 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 12 |
| Piraeus, Greece | 10 |
| Ceuta, Spain | 9 |
| Avcilar, Turkey | 8 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 8 |
| Vlissingen, Netherlands | 8 |
| Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 7 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIARA IMO 9342140 | Cargo | TO ORDER | Off Helsingfors (Helsinki), Finland · 63 km |
| ATHERINA IMO 9445473 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Cape Town, South Africa · 15 km |
| KENYA B IMO 9723069 | Tanker | GIBRALAR FOR ORDER | Off Portsmouth, United Kingdom · 56 km |
| 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 |
This is a snapshot in time. For the current, continuously-updated list, see the live tracker: vessels sailing for orders.