Fabrication in Batam
Offshore units for fields such as Belanak in the Natuna Sea have been fabricated at yards in Batam before sailing out.
Offshore Indonesia · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Offshore Indonesia
Indonesia's offshore oil and gas is spread across the Natuna area, the Java Sea and the Kutai Basin off East Kalimantan, where the Mahakam block is run by Pertamina Hulu Mahakam. INPEX operates the offshore Masela block's Abadi gas project with 65%, alongside Pertamina at 20% and Petronas at 15%, targeting about 9.5 million tonnes of LNG a year and up to 35,000 barrels of condensate a day. Distribution partners for Offshore Indonesia 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
WhereOffshore Indonesia
Short answer. Offshore Indonesia 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.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned for Q4 2026. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Offshore Indonesia
| 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 | Offshore Indonesia: Drilling and workover areas, Gas processing modules, Wellhead and production platforms | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Offshore Indonesia
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 Offshore Indonesia. 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 · Offshore Indonesia
Offshore Indonesia 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
- Pertamina Hulu Mahakam
- Searah (Eni and Petronas joint venture)
Classified areas to expect
- Wellhead and production platforms
- FPSOs and floating production units
- Drilling and workover areas
- Gas processing modules
Local conditions · Offshore Indonesia
Conditions in Offshore Indonesia that affect handheld equipment
Tropical marine climate
Heat, humidity and salt spray are constant, and monsoon seasons affect sea state and crew changes.
Field notes · Offshore Indonesia
More about Offshore Indonesia that matters for portable equipment
Offshore Indonesia: geography and layout
Natuna Regency, the northernmost part of Riau Islands Province, has only 1,984 sq km of land within a total area of about 264,198 sq km, so almost all of it is open sea.
Offshore Indonesia: industry on the ground
The Tangguh field in Bintuni Bay, West Papua, was estimated to hold 4.4 trillion cubic feet of proven gas, with annual LNG output expected to reach about 7.6 million tonnes.
Offshore Indonesia: infrastructure
Indonesia produced about 450.8 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy in 2019, and its total primary energy supply rose by nearly 60 percent between 2000 and 2021.
Offshore Indonesia: background
The Arun field in Aceh produced gas from the 1970s and is now largely depleted, and nearby operations included the North Sumatra offshore gas field, with assets passing to Pertamina in 2015.
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 Offshore Indonesia. An offshore HSE reviewer in the Natuna area, Java Sea or Kutai Basin would expect certificate evidence matched to the marking, with its schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 evidence is in progress. A dual route helps operators and contractors who move equipment between fields.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Offshore Indonesia
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Offshore Indonesia. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 Offshore Indonesia.
- 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 · Offshore Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Offshore Indonesia today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Offshore Indonesia 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 Offshore Indonesia would use it?
Likely candidates are wellhead and production platforms, fpsos and floating production units, drilling and workover areas, gas processing modules. 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 Offshore Indonesia?
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 Offshore Indonesia.
Is offshore equipment in Indonesia affected by the monsoon season?
Seas and weather vary through the year, with monsoon periods affecting boat and helicopter schedules, so deliveries of spares can be delayed. Devices should be rated for humidity, salt and rain, and spares should be carried to cover a longer supply gap.
How do crews usually reach offshore gas sites near the Natuna Islands?
Typically by air to Ranai on Natuna Island and then by supply boat or helicopter to the installation, though routes depend on the operator. Check the operator's mobilisation instructions and baggage limits for electronic equipment well before travel.
How long might it take to replace a failed handset offshore?
Because personnel and spares move by helicopter and supply vessel, replacement can take days. Plan spare units and offline-capable apps. The operator may require approval before mobilisation. Confirm logistics with the operator's offshore team.
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Enquiry · Offshore Indonesia
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Offshore Indonesia, Indonesia
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Offshore Indonesia
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Offshore Indonesia?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.