Wharf
TOPS states that the 970-metre wharf can berth more than 11 vessels at once, including drill ships, semi-submersibles and jack-up rigs.
Loyang Offshore · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Loyang Offshore
Loyang Offshore Supply Base in eastern Singapore, near Changi Airport, is run by Toll Offshore Petroleum Services (TOPS). The 320,000 square metre base combines a 970-metre wharf, workshops, warehouses and hazardous-materials storage supporting offshore oil and gas work. Distribution partners for Loyang Offshore Supply Base 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereLoyang Offshore
Short answer. Loyang Offshore Supply Base 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for Loyang Offshore Supply Base
| 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 | Loyang Offshore Supply Base: Wharf and vessel quay handling, Hot works and afloat repair areas, Offshore equipment workshops | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Loyang Offshore
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 Loyang Offshore. 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 · Loyang Offshore Supply Base
Loyang Offshore Supply Base: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Toll Offshore Petroleum Services (TOPS)
Classified areas to expect
- Offshore equipment workshops
- Hazardous materials storage
- Wharf and vessel quay handling
- Hot works and afloat repair areas
Local conditions · Loyang Offshore Supply Base
Site conditions at Loyang Offshore Supply Base: what wears and what limits equipment
Services
On-site services include vessel testing and afloat repairs, hot works, modular and steel fabrication, and storage for hazardous materials including Class 1.4 explosives.
Field notes · Loyang Offshore Supply Base
More about Loyang Offshore Supply Base that matters for portable equipment
Loyang Offshore Supply Base: climate and equipment wear
Equatorial heat, humidity and sudden heavy showers affect an open wharf and yard, so portable devices used outdoors need good ingress protection and handling discipline.
Loyang Offshore Supply Base: who works there
The base is described as a self-contained ecosystem, with the operator offering logistics management for offshore oil and gas customers from one location.
Loyang Offshore Supply Base: rules and approvals
Security is manned around the clock with strict access requirements and video surveillance, so visitors and contractors should expect pre-registration and screening at the gate.
Loyang Offshore Supply Base: background
The Loyang base was redeveloped in 2008 with an investment of about 325 million dollars, turning it into a modern offshore supply facility run by Toll Offshore Petroleum Services.
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 Loyang Offshore Supply Base. Which tenants hold classified areas is not verified, so a marking check at Loyang starts with the tenant. Where chemical and fuel storage is classified, read the zone, gas group and temperature class from that tenant's classification. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Loyang Offshore
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Loyang Offshore Supply Base 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 Loyang Offshore Supply Base.
- 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 · Loyang Offshore
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Loyang Offshore 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 Ex-proof smartphone in Loyang Offshore 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.
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 Loyang Offshore Supply Base would use it?
Likely candidates are offshore equipment workshops, hazardous materials storage, wharf and vessel quay handling, hot works and afloat repair 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 Loyang Offshore Supply Base?
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 Loyang Offshore Supply Base.
What access controls should I expect at Loyang?
The operator describes round-the-clock manned security, strict access requirements and video surveillance. Expect to be registered in advance and screened at the gate, with any electronic equipment declared. Confirm exact steps with the host company before travelling.
Why does the wharf matter for equipment planning?
With a wharf able to serve more than 11 vessels at once, vessel mobilisation and demobilisation can overlap, and cranes, containers and fuel transfers share space. Portable devices should be chosen for rough handling, sea air and fast-changing zone boundaries.
Do tenants set their own device rules?
Yes. Tenants include oil and gas services companies, each with its own safety rules. A device accepted by one tenant is not automatically accepted by another. Ask the tenant's HSE team for its requirements, and be ready to supply the datasheet and certification status.
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Enquiry · Loyang Offshore Supply Base
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Loyang Offshore Supply Base, Singapore
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 · Loyang Offshore Supply Base
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Loyang Offshore?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.