Pipeline link
Two pipelines of over 200 km, part of the Integrated Gas Development project, link Das Island with the Habshan complex on the mainland.
Das Island · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Das Island
Das Island lies in the Arabian Gulf about 160 km off the UAE mainland, and ADNOC Gas operates five gas processing trains and three dedicated LNG trains there. Abu Dhabi's first offshore platform was installed at Umm Shaif in 1958, and Das Island was turned into the base for those offshore operations. Distribution partners for Das Island are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereDas Island
Short answer. Das Island has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Das Island
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Das Island: Crude and LNG tanker loading, Pipelines to Habshan, Gas processing trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Das Island
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Das Island. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The site · Das Island
Das Island at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- ADNOC Gas
- ADNOC
Classified areas to expect
- Gas processing trains
- LNG trains
- Crude and LNG tanker loading
- Pipelines to Habshan
Local conditions · Das Island
Site conditions at Das Island: what wears and what limits equipment
Environment
Hot, humid marine setting with salt-laden air; the island is also a turtle and seabird breeding site, so environmental rules apply.
Field notes · Das Island
More about Das Island that matters for portable equipment
Das Island: rules and approvals
UAE phones are type-approved by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and the supplier register must be valid for a certificate to be issued.
Das Island: logistics and access
Das Island airport is the only airport on the island, and about 6,000 rotating staff arrive by air or sea, so travel is tied to the operator's schedules.
Das Island: background
The first export cargo of crude oil from Abu Dhabi left Das Island on 4 July 1962, which makes it one of the oldest oil export sites in the Emirates.
Das Island: geography and layout
The island measures only about 1.2 km by 2.4 km, so process plant, accommodation and the airport share very limited space.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Das Island. Das Island is run by ADNOC Gas, so a reviewer would expect certificate numbers, markings and schedules of conditions for devices entering gas processing and LNG train areas. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps contractors who move between island, mainland and international projects. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and no certificate exists.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Das Island
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Das Island yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Das Island.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Das Island
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Das Island today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Das Island cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which areas at Das Island would use it?
Likely candidates are gas processing trains, lng trains, crude and lng tanker loading, pipelines to habshan. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Das Island?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Das Island.
Are Das Island's LNG units all the same age?
No. Two LNG trains date from 1977 and a third from 1994, and the island has been extended since, including a 2016 southern addition. Older and newer areas may have different area classification and equipment standards, so ask for the drawings.
Do handsets need UAE type approval for use on Das Island?
Radio equipment supplied into the UAE normally needs approval from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, with a valid supplier register. Offshore and island sites may also restrict wireless devices, so confirm both with your importer and the operator.
How would a phone get to Das Island and be approved for use?
Access is by air and sea under operator control, and ADNOC Gas controls equipment approval and contractor registration for the island. A device would need to meet its requirements before use. Ask ADNOC Gas's procurement and HSE teams about registration, approval and shipping.
Related guides
Keep exploring
More on Das Island, and on other places in United Arab Emirates.
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Das IslandSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone in Das IslandSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone in Das IslandSame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Distributor in Das IslandSame place, different guide
Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in Das IslandSame place, different guide
IECEx Mobile Phone in Das IslandSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in UAE RefineriesElsewhere in United Arab Emirates
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Ruwais PetrochemicalElsewhere in United Arab Emirates
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Jebel AliElsewhere in United Arab Emirates
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Habshan GasElsewhere in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for United Arab EmiratesEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Das Island
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Das Island, United Arab Emirates
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Das Island
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Das Island?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.