As of 19 October 2026, 1000 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, unchanged from the previous report. Tankers made up 785 of them (79%), alongside 174 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (298), North-West Europe (134), South-East Asia (80). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (37); Singapore, Singapore (33); Port Arthur, United States (29); Kumport, Turkey (18). 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 | 298 |
| North-West Europe | 134 |
| South-East Asia | 80 |
| the Middle East & Arabian Gulf | 11 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Port Said, Egypt | 37 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 33 |
| Port Arthur, United States | 29 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 18 |
| Avcilar, Turkey | 14 |
| Piraeus, Greece | 14 |
| Limassol, Cyprus | 14 |
| Durban, South Africa | 13 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMACGM VASCO DE GAMA IMO 9706889 | Cargo | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| ELEVATION IMO 7407324 | Cargo | ORDER | Off Almeria, Spain · 90 km |
| DHT OSPREY IMO 9734111 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| DHT COLT IMO 9813450 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| DHT HARRIER IMO 9762986 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Singapore, Singapore · 9 km |
| DHT STALLION IMO 9813448 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off El Iskandariya (Alexandria), Egypt · 47 km |
This is a snapshot in time. For the current, continuously-updated list, see the live tracker: vessels sailing for orders.