Large cluster
A recruitment-sector analysis puts the number of yards on Batam at roughly 130, so conditions vary from yard to yard.
Batam Shipyard · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in Batam Shipyard
Batam, in the Riau Islands, has a large cluster of shipyards and offshore fabrication yards, concentrated around Tanjung Uncang on the western side of the island. Painting, tank cleaning, gas freeing and hot work on vessels and offshore modules create temporary hazardous areas. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
RouteSpecification
WhereBatam Shipyard
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. 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 Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
| 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 | Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: Vessel tank and cargo spaces, Paint and coating shops, Fuel and gas storage | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Batam Shipyard
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 Batam 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 · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands 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
- PT Batamec Shipyard
- PT McDermott Indonesia
- PT SMOE Indonesia
Classified areas to expect
- Vessel tank and cargo spaces
- Paint and coating shops
- Fuel and gas storage
- Offshore module fabrication areas
Local conditions · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Conditions in Batam shipyards, Riau Islands that affect handheld equipment
Example yard
PT Batamec in Tanjung Uncang was founded in 1986, was acquired by PT Teknologi Global Indonesia in March 2024, and occupies a 97-hectare site with a graving dock and slipways.
Field notes · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
More about Batam shipyards, Riau Islands that matters for portable equipment
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: who works there
Citra Shipyard, founded in 2006, runs two Batam yards: a 42 hectare site at Kabil and a 24 hectare site at Kampung Becek, building barges, tugs, tankers and offshore supply vessels.
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: geography and layout
Batam is an industrial island about 20 km off Singapore's south coast, within a free trade zone in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle, which makes it a convenient base for marine contractors serving regional yards.
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: climate and equipment wear
Batam has a tropical rainforest climate with heavy rainfall all year, so yard equipment faces constant humidity and frequent downpours rather than a dry season.
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: people and language
Two thirds of Batam's population are migrants, and Indonesian is the common working language, with Malay widely understood by visiting contractors from Singapore and Johor.
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 Batam shipyards, Riau Islands. Yard safety officers and project clients on Batam would look for certificate evidence matching the equipment marking, with its schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 evidence is in progress. A dual ATEX and IECEx route suits yards building offshore modules for international owners, who often audit against both schemes.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Batam Shipyard
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Batam Shipyard
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Batam 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 Batam Shipyard cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 Batam shipyards, Riau Islands would use it?
Likely candidates are vessel tank and cargo spaces, paint and coating shops, fuel and gas storage, offshore module fabrication areas. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
Do offshore fabrication and repair jobs in Batam involve different rules from newbuilds?
They can. Repair and offshore conversion often involve ships that have carried fuel or chemicals, which raises the chance of residual vapours, so gas testing and permit-to-work control are usually stricter. Ask the yard for its tank-entry and hot-work procedures.
Why is humidity a concern for phones used in Batam yards?
Heavy rainfall all year and a tropical rainforest climate mean constant moisture, so devices typically need good ingress protection, sealed charging contacts and regular drying and cleaning. Check the rating and charging method against the yard's safety rules.
Is a handset used in a vessel tank space always treated as hazardous-area equipment?
Not always, but during painting, tank cleaning, gas freeing or hot work the space is usually treated as hazardous. The yard's gas-free procedure and permit decide. Do not take a non-Ex device into such a space unless the permit explicitly allows it.
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Enquiry · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Launching Q4 2026
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