How does ship lending work in Star Citizen?

Ship lending in Star Citizen allows you to share access to your ships with other players. On Starcrew.link, you can list ships you're willing to lend and connect with verified community members who want to try them.

Is ship lending safe?

Starcrew.link requires RSI handle verification before you can participate in ship lending. This ensures both lenders and borrowers are real, accountable Star Citizen players. Always communicate clearly about expectations and duration.

Can I lend any ship in Star Citizen?

You can list any ship in your hangar for lending. Some players lend capital ships for org operations, while others share specialty ships like the Prospector or MOLE for mining sessions.

What happens if my ship is damaged while being lent?

Ship insurance in Star Citizen covers damage and destruction. The borrower can file a claim to get the ship back. It's good practice to discuss expectations around this before lending.

Star Citizen Ship Lending Guide

What Is Ship Lending?

Ship lending is one of the most community-driven features in Star Citizen. It allows players to share their fleet with others — giving newcomers a chance to try expensive ships and helping experienced players fill crew seats on multi-crew vessels.

On Starcrew.link, we've built a structured system to make ship lending safer and easier than coordinating through Discord or chat.

How Does Ship Lending Work on Starcrew.link?

Verify your RSI handle — both lenders and borrowers must have a verified RSI account
Import your hangar — add your ships to your Starcrew.link profile
Mark ships as lendable — indicate which ships you're willing to share
Connect with borrowers — use messaging to coordinate lending sessions

Why Lend Ships?

Help new players — let newcomers try ships before they buy
Fill crew seats — your Hammerhead needs turret gunners, invite borrowers to help
Build community — lending builds trust and strengthens the Starcrew.link community
Test ships together — organize fleet events where everyone shares their best ships

Popular Ships for Lending

Some of the most requested ships on Starcrew.link include:

RSI Constellation Andromeda — versatile multi-crew ship great for most activities
MISC Prospector — solo mining ship that's perfect for new miners
Drake Cutlass Black — the jack-of-all-trades that everyone wants to try
Aegis Hammerhead — when you need a full combat crew
ARGO MOLE — multi-crew mining at its finest

Best Practices for Lenders

Only lend to verified players on the platform
Communicate expectations clearly — duration, activities, and any ground rules
Start with shorter sessions until you build trust with a borrower
Use the Starcrew.link messaging system to coordinate

Getting Started

Ready to start lending or borrowing ships? Create an account, verify your RSI handle, and head to the Ship Database to manage your fleet.

New to Star Citizen? Check out our New Player Guide first. Looking for crew to fly with? Visit Find Crew Guide.