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Marine and Transport Mattress Guide: Ships, Berths, Vehicles

Quick answer

Ships, vehicles and caravans use mattresses in tight, safety-regulated spaces. Marine bedding is tested under the IMO FTP Code Part 9; vehicle interior materials use tests such as FMVSS 302 or UN ECE R118. Buyers should state the exact approval they need and the berth or cavity dimensions.

By Sleepwit Sleep Team · Updated 2026-10-31 · 1 min read

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Key points

  • Ships and offshore. SOLAS makes the FTP Code mandatory. Bedding components, including mattresses and pillows, are tested to Part 9.
  • Vehicles and coaches. Vehicle interiors face burn-rate tests, and buses and coaches follow UN ECE R118.
  • Berths and caravans. Space is limited and shapes are unusual. Templates and drawings avoid errors.
  • Documents. State the test, class and certificates required with the shipment.

Ships and offshore

SOLAS makes the FTP Code mandatory. Bedding components, including mattresses and pillows, are tested to Part 9. Certificates for other parts do not substitute.

Vehicles and coaches

Vehicle interiors face burn-rate tests, and buses and coaches follow UN ECE R118. OEMs add odour and emission limits.

Berths and caravans

Space is limited and shapes are unusual. Templates and drawings avoid errors.

Documents

State the test, class and certificates required with the shipment.

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Frequently asked questions

What fire test applies to ship mattresses?

Bedding components fall under the IMO FTP Code Part 9, made mandatory through SOLAS via MSC.307(88).

What fire test applies to bus interiors?

UN ECE R118 covers burning behaviour of interior materials in buses and coaches.

Can you make caravan mattresses to shape?

Yes, from a template or drawing.

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