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Bulk carriers For Orders in North-West Europe

As of 9 November 2026, 32 bulk carriers & cargo ships in North-West Europe are sailing for orders, awaiting a fixture. Most are near Skagen, Denmark (4), Newhaven, United Kingdom (4), Vlissingen, Netherlands (2). Compiled live from worldwide AIS broadcasts.

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Bulk carriers For Orders in North-West Europe

Updated · 32 listed
VesselTypeSize (L×B)DraughtDestinationCurrent location
BBC BERGEN
IMO 9437153
Cargo 128×16 m 4.3 m FOR ORDER Off Vlissingen, Netherlands · 40 km
REGAL BAY
IMO 9053658
Cargo 150×23 m 6.4 m FOR ORDERS Off IJmuiden/Velsen, Netherlands · 22 km
ZEUS
IMO 9199684
Cargo 89×12 m 3.6 m FOR ORDER At Bootle, United Kingdom
ELIKI
IMO 9470325
Cargo 169×27 m 5.4 m FOR ORDER Off Vlissingen, Netherlands · 10 km
ISARTAL
IMO 9313670
Cargo 88×13 m 4.0 m TO ORDER Off Kiel, Germany · 28 km
JOHANNA HELENA
IMO 9372212
Cargo 115×16 m 3.9 m FOR ORDER At Broadstairs, United Kingdom
MAUREEN S
IMO 8707783
Cargo 88×13 m 3.2 m FOR ORDER Off Rostock, Germany · 17 km
CAPELLA
IMO 9190171
Cargo 90×13 m 4.0 m TO ORDER Off Broadstairs, United Kingdom · 16 km
LADY MARIIA
IMO 9220641
Cargo 127×20 m 4.6 m TO ORDER Off Skagen, Denmark · 31 km
RIX LAKE
IMO 9109043
Cargo 82×12 m 3.3 m FOR ORDER Off Burgstaaken/Fehmarn, Germany · 14 km
SOUNDMAR
IMO 1031575
Cargo 98×16 m 4.3 m FOR ORDERS Off Wilhelmshaven, Germany · 47 km
SPANACO LOYALTY
IMO 9373503
Cargo 90×15 m 4.2 m TO ORDER At Hull, United Kingdom
MAIA-1
IMO 9358010
Cargo 138×21 m 6.9 m TO ORDER Off Skagen, Denmark · 25 km
LADY D
IMO 9349289
Cargo 137×21 m 6.7 m TO ORDER Off Skagen, Denmark · 37 km
ARKLOW RACER
IMO 9923217
Cargo 105×15 m 4.1 m FOR ORDERS At Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
TRUE FAITH
IMO 9412610
Cargo 175×30 m 6.2 m ORDER Off Rye, United Kingdom · 53 km
AMADEUS SILVER
IMO 9374909
Cargo 88×12 m 2.8 m FOR ORDER At Vlaardingen, Netherlands
ANASTASIIA
IMO 9349291
Cargo 138×21 m 7.8 m TO ORDER Off Newhaven, United Kingdom · 36 km
KLAIPEDA
IMO 9106584
Cargo 88×13 m 3.3 m FOR ORDERS Off Assens, Denmark · 27 km
GREAT W
IMO 9326299
Cargo 235×43 m 7.8 m FOR ORDER Off Carrickfergus, United Kingdom · 72 km
TAI SUMMIT
IMO 9727144
Cargo 200×32 m 7.6 m FOR ORDER At Bootle, United Kingdom
SKY TIME
IMO 9155913
Cargo 112×14 m 6.6 m ORDER Off Goteborg, Sweden · 36 km
ANGARA
IMO 9179842
Cargo 126×20 m 5.4 m TO ORDER Off Newhaven, United Kingdom · 30 km
NEW ELLY
IMO 9592795
Cargo 292×45 m 11.9 m ORDERS Off Falmouth, United Kingdom · 49 km
PRIGIPOS
IMO 9343883
Cargo 229×37 m 7.4 m FOR ORDER Off Oostende (Ostend), Belgium · 31 km
BRAVOS
IMO 9488853
Cargo 292×45 m 10.4 m FOR ORDER Off Newhaven, United Kingdom · 30 km
CAPE KASOS
IMO 9627069
Cargo 229×32 m 8.9 m TO ORDER Off Newhaven, United Kingdom · 31 km
GOTTLIEB
IMO 9449388
Cargo 127×18 m 4.7 m ORDER Off Skagen, Denmark · 9 km
AFROESSA
IMO 9666522
Cargo 221×32 m 6.7 m FOR ORDER At sea · 53.5°, 4.9°
VALERIA
IMO 9619892
Cargo 180×28 m 7.0 m FOR ORDER Off Carrickfergus, United Kingdom · 35 km
OMSKIY-204
IMO 9081435
Cargo 113×15 m 2.6 m BALTIC ORDER Off Trelleborg, Sweden · 33 km
VASSOS
IMO 9933183
Cargo 229×32 m 7.4 m FOR ORDER At sea · 51.1°, -9.7°

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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 North-West Europe are sailing for orders right now?

As of 9 November 2026, 32 bulk carriers & cargo ships in North-West Europe are broadcasting a "for orders" destination on AIS, meaning they are sailing without a confirmed discharge port. Most are near Skagen, Denmark (4), Newhaven, United Kingdom (4), Vlissingen, Netherlands (2).

Where are bulk carriers & cargo ships in North-West Europe waiting for orders?

The largest groups are near Skagen, Denmark (4 vessels), Newhaven, United Kingdom (4 vessels), Vlissingen, Netherlands (2 vessels). 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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