Oil jetties
Wikipedia describes oil jetties on the western bank of Kandla creek handling products from LPG and chemicals to edible oils. Oil Jetty No. 8 at Old Kandla, rated at 3.5 million tonnes a year, was inaugurated on 26 May 2025.
Kandla India · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in Kandla India
Kandla is a major Indian port on the Gulf of Kutch, officially renamed Deendayal Port in 2017, handling large volumes of liquid and bulk cargo. Oil jetties and nearby tank farms handling flammable liquids, chemicals and LPG create hazardous areas. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat, 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
WhereKandla India
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. 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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
| 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 | Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: Oil and chemical jetties, Liquid storage tank farms, Tanker loading gantries | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kandla India
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 Kandla India. 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 · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat 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
- Deendayal Port Authority
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Parker Agrochem
- Aegis Group
Classified areas to expect
- Oil and chemical jetties
- Liquid storage tank farms
- Tanker loading gantries
- LPG handling
Local conditions · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Conditions in Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat that affect handheld equipment
Tank farms
Private and public tank farms sit near the port; Indian Oil reports crude storage at Kandla, and Parker Agrochem and Aegis rent liquid storage capacity. Several operators therefore work in one area.
Field notes · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
More about Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
Visibility in the harbour is generally good through the year, with low visibility mostly during rain and storms, which helps outdoor marine operations.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: who works there
The port authority operates at three locations along the Gulf of Kutch: Kandla Creek, Tuna Tekra and the offshore oil terminal at Vadinar.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: background
The port was built in the 1950s as the chief seaport for western India and was renamed Deendayal Port in 2017.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: industry on the ground
Kandla, officially Deendayal Port, handled 132.3 million tonnes of cargo in 2023-24, mainly liquid and bulk, and is described as India's largest port by cargo volume.
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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat. Kandla's port authority, tank terminal operators and cargo handlers each ask for their own evidence. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps shipping, terminal and contractor teams who work across several operators in one area. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet, and both routes are in progress.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Kandla India
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 · Kandla India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Kandla India 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 Kandla India 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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat would use it?
Likely candidates are oil and chemical jetties, liquid storage tank farms, tanker loading gantries, lpg handling. 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.
How dry is Kandla for electronics?
Annual rainfall is only about 322 millimetres, but summer heat reaches around 40 degrees Celsius and coastal air carries salt. Check temperature and corrosion resistance on the datasheet.
What hazardous areas exist at Kandla port?
Oil jetties, tank farms and liquid cargo terminals are the main classified areas because of flammable vapours. The port and each terminal operator define the zones, so request drawings and accepted approvals before taking devices to jetties.
Do port and tank farm operators at Kandla each need to approve a device?
Often yes. The port authority and each tank farm operator control their own areas and permits, so approval at one does not carry to another. Confirm with each operator which evidence, markings and permits it requires before a handheld is used on its premises.
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Enquiry · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat, India
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Enquiry · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Launching Q4 2026
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