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 · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor 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. An Ex-proof smartphone distributor in Batam shipyards, Riau Islands would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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 topicEx-proof
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereBatam Shipyard
Short answer. Batam shipyards, Riau Islands 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 · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ex marking | Group, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature class | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target) |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawing | IIC (target) |
| Temperature class | T-class below the ignition temperature of the gas | T4, 135 °C (target) |
| Where it applies | Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: Fuel and gas storage, Offshore module fabrication areas, Vessel tank and cargo spaces | 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
Working in Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
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: industry on the ground
Shipbuilding and electronics manufacturing are the island's main industries, and proximity to Singapore's ports speeds the movement of goods and spare parts to the yards.
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: rules and approvals
Batam is a free trade zone under a 2007 law with a 70-year term, and BP Batam manages the industrial complex and land, so yard investors deal with that authority as well as national regulators.
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: logistics and access
Batam has five ferry terminals, Harbour Bay, Nongsapura, Sekupang, Waterfront City and Batam Centre, with ferries linking the island to Singapore, Bintan and Johor Bahru in Malaysia.
Batam shipyards, Riau Islands: projects and investment
Citra Shipyard says it handles about 100 newbuild jobs and 50 repair or restoration jobs a year, including offshore work, which shows the steady tank-entry and hot-work activity typical of Batam yards.
The term · Ex-proof
What “Ex-proof” means for a smartphone
“Ex-proof” is shorthand for equipment carrying an explosion-protection marking (the Ex mark) that matches the area it enters. The marking states the protection concept, gas or dust group and temperature class, and it must be backed by a certificate issued by a recognised body, so a phone described as Ex-proof should come with a certificate number you can check.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to carry the marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. That is a target: certification is in progress, no certificate has been issued, and SAMS will publish the certificate numbers when they exist.
In Batam shipyards, Riau Islands. A marking check in a yard would compare a handset's label with the zone assigned to a tank space, paint shop or fuel store. Paint and solvent vapours and fuel vapours vary in gas group, so the reviewer reads the label itself. The target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, not yet approved.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Batam Shipyard
A distributor for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 Batam shipyards, Riau Islands.
- 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 · Batam Shipyard
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone 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 Ex-proof smartphone in Batam 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.
What Ex marking will the IS-04Z1 carry?
The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. It becomes a marking only when the certificate is issued; until then it is a design target.
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.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands?
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 Batam shipyards, Riau Islands.
What hazardous areas arise in a Batam shipyard?
Typical examples are fuel and cargo tank interiors, paint and solvent stores, blasting and coating bays, and hot-work zones on vessels in dry dock. Yards usually control these through gas-free certificates and permits, so confirm how portable electronics are treated.
Can I source handheld equipment locally for Batam shipyard work?
Batam is close to Singapore and has a free trade zone, so shipping routes are short, but import rules and zone procedures apply. Confirm customs treatment and any requirement for local type approval of radio equipment with your freight agent.
Do yard rules on Batam differ between yards?
Yes. With a large number of yards, safety rules, permit systems and approved-equipment lists vary, and project clients may add their own. Ask each yard and the project contractor what is required before bringing devices into tank spaces. Confirm with the yard operator.
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Enquiry · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Launching Q4 2026
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