As of 10 August 2026, 747 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 36 (5%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 518 of them (69%), alongside 193 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (277), North-West Europe (135), South-East Asia (49). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (28); Avcilar, Turkey (15); Singapore, Singapore (14); Piraeus, Greece (13). 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 | 277 |
| North-West Europe | 135 |
| South-East Asia | 49 |
| the Middle East & Arabian Gulf | 4 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Port Said, Egypt | 28 |
| Avcilar, Turkey | 15 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 14 |
| Piraeus, Greece | 13 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 13 |
| Newhaven, United Kingdom | 11 |
| Corpus Christi, United States | 9 |
| Busan, South Korea | 8 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASOMATOS IMO 9289855 | Cargo | ORDER | Off Bayrampasa, Turkey · 28 km |
| ELEVATION IMO 7407324 | Cargo | ORDER | Off Malaga, Spain · 75 km |
| ATHERINA IMO 9445473 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Cape Town, South Africa · 15 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.