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ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Keppel Shipyard

Keppel's offshore and marine yards in Singapore are now part of Seatrium, formed in 2023 by the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine. The yards are spread widely: Admiralty Yard is on Admiralty Road West in the north, while Benoi, Pioneer, Tuas and Tuas Boulevard yards sit in the industrial west of the island. Distribution partners for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Keppel Shipyard, front view
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
WhereKeppel Shipyard

Short answer. Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore 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.

Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · ATEX and IECEx

Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

Specification checklist against the IS-04Z1 today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
MarkingII 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plateDesign target; not yet marked
EU-type examination certificateNotified body number and certificate IDIn progress with TÜV; not issued
IECEx certificate of conformityNumber listed on the IECEx online registerIn progress; not issued
Where it appliesKeppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: Paint and solvent areas, Dry dock work, Vessel tank and cargo spacesClassified by the site operator
Product · Keppel Shipyard

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Keppel Shipyard. 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 · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore 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

  • Seatrium
  • ST Engineering (Gul yard)

Classified areas to expect

  • Vessel tank and cargo spaces
  • Offshore unit conversion
  • Paint and solvent areas
  • Dry dock work
Local conditions · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

Site conditions at Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: what wears and what limits equipment

Gul yard

ST Engineering acquired the site and assets of the Gul yard formerly run by Keppel FELS in 2023: about 141,000 square metres, with three floating docks.

Seatrium yards

Seatrium lists Singapore yards at Admiralty, Benoi, Pioneer, Tuas and Tuas Boulevard, with headquarters at 80 Tuas South Boulevard.

Field notes · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

More about Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore that matters for portable equipment

Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: background

Keppel privatised its offshore and marine business in 2001, and in 2002 combined Keppel Shipyard with Keppel FELS and Keppel Singmarine to form the Keppel Offshore and Marine group.

Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: who works there

Seatrium, formed in 2023, groups its work into oil and gas newbuilds and conversions, renewables and new energies, specialised shipbuilding, and repairs and upgrades.

Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: projects and investment

Repair and upgrade scope at the Singapore yards covers gas carriers (LNG and LPG), floating production units, jack-ups and semi-submersibles, and jumboisation or dejumboisation, each with different tank and gas-freeing routines.

Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: climate and equipment wear

Singapore has an equatorial climate with steady heat, high humidity and frequent afternoon rain, so outdoor yard work exposes handheld equipment to moisture and sun throughout the year.

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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore. Former Keppel yards now operate under Seatrium, and ST Engineering owns the Gul yard, so reviewers may be from either company or from ship owners and classification bodies. They would expect ATEX and IECEx evidence tied to the marking, since vessels trade internationally. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Keppel Shipyard

SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore 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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore.
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 · Keppel Shipyard

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Keppel Shipyard today?

Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.

What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Keppel Shipyard cost?

SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined 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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore would use it?

Likely candidates are vessel tank and cargo spaces, offshore unit conversion, paint and solvent areas, dry dock work. 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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore?

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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore.

Where do Zone 1 conditions arise during ship repair?

They typically arise in cargo and fuel tanks, pump rooms, voids and paint or coating areas while a vessel is being worked on. Classification changes with each job and with gas-free certification, so ask the yard safety team which spaces are zoned before carrying a portable device on board.

How do I arrange contractor access to a Seatrium yard?

Access is normally arranged through the yard or the vessel owner's project team, with induction, a site pass and a hot-work or gas-free permit system. Addresses for each yard are listed publicly, but you need a named sponsor. Ask them for the equipment rules before shipping devices.

Who controls device approval at a shipyard?

Shipyards control permits and gas-free certification per vessel, so approval can differ from job to job. Confirm device rules with the yard safety department, and expect to explain the marking, the certification status and how the device will be charged outside hazardous spaces.

Enquiry · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore, Singapore

Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.

Enquiry · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

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