As of 2 November 2026, 982 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 10 (1%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 794 of them (81%), alongside 151 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (280), North-West Europe (148), South-East Asia (77). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (35); Singapore, Singapore (31); Port Arthur, United States (26); Kumport, Turkey (19). 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 | 280 |
| North-West Europe | 148 |
| South-East Asia | 77 |
| the Middle East & Arabian Gulf | 13 |
Busiest waiting areas
Ports and anchorages with the most vessels currently sailing for orders nearby:
| Port / area | Vessels nearby |
|---|---|
| Port Said, Egypt | 35 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 31 |
| Port Arthur, United States | 26 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 19 |
| Cape Town, South Africa | 19 |
| Korsakov, Russian Federation | 15 |
| Newhaven, United Kingdom | 15 |
| Avcilar, Turkey | 14 |
Notable vessels this week
| Vessel | Type | Destination | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMACGM VASCO DE GAMA IMO 9706889 | Cargo | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| DHT OSPREY IMO 9734111 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| HILI IMO 9851830 | Tanker | FOR ORDER | At Singapore, Singapore |
| DHT STALLION IMO 9813448 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At sea |
| SEAVOICE IMO 9877755 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At Singapore, Singapore |
| MARAN APHRODITE IMO 9810381 | Tanker | GALLE FOR ORDERS | Off Jurong/Singapore, Singapore · 19 km |
This is a snapshot in time. For the current, continuously-updated list, see the live tracker: vessels sailing for orders.