As of 9 November 2026, 991 vessels were broadcasting a "for orders" destination worldwide, up 9 (1%) from the previous report. Tankers made up 797 of them (80%), alongside 154 bulk carriers and cargo ships. The busiest regions were the Mediterranean (274), North-West Europe (165), South-East Asia (74). Common waiting areas included Port Said, Egypt (33); Singapore, Singapore (29); Port Arthur, United States (26); Newhaven, United Kingdom (21). 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 | 274 |
| North-West Europe | 165 |
| South-East Asia | 74 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Singapore, Singapore | 29 |
| Port Arthur, United States | 26 |
| Newhaven, United Kingdom | 21 |
| Muuga, Estonia | 20 |
| Cape Town, South Africa | 19 |
| Kumport, Turkey | 17 |
| Piraeus, Greece | 16 |
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 |
| DHT STALLION IMO 9813448 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | Off Cape Town, South Africa · 19 km |
| SEAVOICE IMO 9877755 | Tanker | FOR ORDERS | At Singapore, Singapore |
| MARAN APHRODITE IMO 9810381 | Tanker | GALLE FOR ORDERS | Off Jurong/Singapore, Singapore · 19 km |
| LORIAN IMO 9259343 | 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.