Stretchers - Medical and Hospital Equipment

Marine stretchers are patient-handling devices used aboard ships, offshore platforms, and vessels for evacuation, treatment, and transfer of injured or ill persons. Types include folding ambulance stretchers, basket stretchers, scoop stretchers, and vertical rescue stretchers.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Stretchers for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Stretchers
Product Category	Medical and Hospital Equipment
Product Reference	1586
Brands / Manufacturers	Ferno, Stryker, Spencer
Unit of Measure	Piece

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Corrosion-resistant aluminum or stainless-steel construction
2. Folding or compact design for restricted shipboard spaces
3. Adjustable patient restraints and safety straps
4. Compatible with hoisting, stairway, and helicopter evacuation procedures
5. Cleanable, disinfectant-resistant patient support surfaces

Applications of Stretchers

Application
1. Shipboard medical rooms and infirmaries
2. Casualty evacuation through ladders, passageways, and watertight doors
3. Offshore platform and helicopter rescue operations

Models & Manufacturers

Model	Manufacturer
Ferno 11-E Ambulance Cot	Ferno
Stryker Performance-LOAD 6506	Stryker
Spencer Shell Basket Stretcher	Spencer

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
Ferno 11-E Ambulance Cot	Type	Folding wheeled ambulance stretcher	—
Stryker Performance-LOAD 6506	Type	Powered and manually adjustable ambulance cot	—
Spencer Shell Basket Stretcher	Type	Basket rescue stretcher	—
Marine stretcher	Patient restraint	Multi-point restraint straps	—
Marine stretcher	Construction	Aluminum, stainless steel, or reinforced polymer depending on type	—

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	Applicable requirements depend on the stretcher type and intended use. Common references include EN 1865 for road-ambulance patient-handling equipment, ISO 13485 for medical-device quality systems, and applicable national medical-device regulations. Verify the manufacturer's declaration and certificates.
Class Approval	Most general medical stretchers do not require separate marine class approval. For fixed shipboard medical equipment or specialized rescue stretchers, acceptance may be subject to the vessel's flag administration, owner specification, and classification society requirements such as DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, BV, or ClassNK.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Select a stretcher suitable for the vessel's passage widths, stairways, lifting points, doors, and medical-room layout. Secure it in an approved wall bracket, deck rack, or dedicated stowage location, and verify restraint and hoisting compatibility before use.
Maintenance Tips	Inspect frames, wheels, hinges, locks, lifting points, straps, buckles, and mattress covers regularly. Clean and disinfect after use with manufacturer-approved agents. Lubricate moving parts where specified and remove damaged equipment from service.
Safety Notes	Use trained personnel and follow the manufacturer's operating instructions. Secure the patient with all required restraints, lock wheels before transfer, observe rated load limits, and use approved lifting or hoisting equipment. Do not use a stretcher with damaged structure, straps, locks, or lifting points.