Vessel Donation Inquiry

Tell Us About Your Vessel.

Every vessel has a history. The question now may be what comes next.

Start With What You Know

You Don't Need to Know Whether Your Vessel Is the Right Fit Before Contacting HLS.

Share the information you currently have. HLS Maritime Academy can use it to begin evaluating the vessel's potential educational or operational value together with the practical requirements of acceptance and long-term stewardship.

About You

Tell us who we should contact regarding the proposed vessel donation.

Name *Organization / CompanyEmail *PhonePreferred Contact Method

Vessel Identification

Basic vessel information helps us understand what you are considering donating.

Vessel NameVessel TypeMakeModelYearBuilder / Shipyard

Principal Dimensions

Approximate figures are completely acceptable for an initial inquiry.

LengthBeamDraftDisplacement / Tonnage

Documentation & Location

Tell us how the vessel is documented and where it is currently located.

Title / Registration / DocumentationOfficial / Documentation NumberCurrent Location *Current Berthing Status

Condition & Machinery

This information helps HLS begin understanding the vessel's present operational condition and major systems.

Operational StatusRecent Operating HistoryPropulsion SystemMain EnginesGeneratorsMajor Equipment, Navigation, Electrical, Safety, or Other Systems

Condition & Vessel History

You do not need complete records. Share whatever information is currently available.

Accommodations / Interior ConfigurationKnown Maintenance, Repair, or Deferred-Maintenance NeedsRecent Refit or Major Repair HistoryRecent Marine Survey / Inspection InformationKnown Casualty HistoryKnown Environmental ConcernsKnown Liens, Loans, or Other Encumbrances

About the Proposed Donation

Help us understand what is prompting the conversation and whether there are timing or logistical considerations.

Why Are You Considering Donating the Vessel?Preferred TimeframeTransportation, Delivery, Towing, or Other Logistical ConsiderationsAdditional Information

Photographs & Documents

Photos and Records Can Follow the Initial Inquiry.

Recent exterior and interior photographs, surveys, specifications, maintenance records, registration or documentation records, and other relevant materials can be extremely helpful. After the initial inquiry, HLS can coordinate the appropriate way to provide supporting documents.

Final Step

Begin the Conversation.

Submitting this inquiry does not constitute acceptance of the proposed vessel donation. HLS Maritime Academy reviews proposed contributions individually for mission alignment, condition, ownership, documentation, safety, regulatory requirements, logistics, financial responsibility, and long-term stewardship.

Don't have every answer? That's okay. Send us what you know and we'll take it from there.