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Bulk carriers For Orders in the Middle East & Arabian Gulf
As of 9 November 2026, 2 bulk carriers & cargo ships in the Middle East & Arabian Gulf are sailing for orders, awaiting a fixture. Most are near Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (1), As Suways (Suez), Egypt (1). Compiled live from worldwide AIS broadcasts.
Bulk carriers For Orders in the Middle East & Arabian Gulf
Updated · 2 listed| Vessel | Type | Size (L×B) | Draught | Destination | Current location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPAZ SVIR IMO 9812212 |
Cargo | 123×16 m | 2.9 m | TO ORDER | Off Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates · 35 km |
| VERBENA IMO 9522075 |
Cargo | 139×19 m | 4.7 m | TO ORDER | Off As Suways (Suez), Egypt · 13 km |
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What "for orders" means
A quick primer on spot-market tonnage and how this list is built.
How many bulk carriers & cargo ships in the Middle East & Arabian Gulf are sailing for orders right now?
As of 9 November 2026, 2 bulk carriers & cargo ships in the Middle East & Arabian Gulf are broadcasting a "for orders" destination on AIS, meaning they are sailing without a confirmed discharge port. Most are near Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (1), As Suways (Suez), Egypt (1).
Where are bulk carriers & cargo ships in the Middle East & Arabian Gulf waiting for orders?
The largest groups are near Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (1 vessel), As Suways (Suez), Egypt (1 vessel). The table on this page lists every one with its size, draught and current location.
What does "for orders" mean in shipping?
When a vessel's AIS destination reads "for orders" (or "FOR ORDERS", "TO ORDER", "AWAITING ORDERS"), the ship is sailing without a confirmed discharge port and is awaiting instructions from its charterer — common in the spot/tramp market, especially for tankers and bulk carriers.
Why do ships sail for orders?
Spot-market vessels are often chartered while already at sea, or a charterer delays nominating the final port for commercial reasons — waiting on a cargo sale, port availability, or better freight rates. Until orders arrive, the crew sets the destination to "for orders".
How often is this list updated?
It is compiled from live AIS static broadcasts worldwide and refreshed continuously; each vessel re-broadcasts its voyage data every few minutes. Ships drop off automatically once they receive orders or stop broadcasting.
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