Industrial use
Tuas was resettled in the 1970s and developed for industry; heavy industry is present, though less than on Jurong Island.
Tuas Industrial Zone · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Tuas Industrial Zone
Tuas is a largely industrial planning area of 47.7 square kilometres in far western Singapore, with shipyards, heavy industry, a chemicals hub and the new Tuas Port. Classified areas arise mainly at shipyards, dangerous-goods chemical handling and process plants. Distribution partners for Tuas 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
WhereTuas Industrial Zone
Short answer. Tuas 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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for Tuas
| 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 | Tuas: Shipyard and drydock work, Dangerous-goods chemical blending and storage, Fabrication and coating shops | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Tuas Industrial Zone
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 Tuas Industrial Zone. 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 · Tuas
Working in Tuas: 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
- Seatrium (Tuas Boulevard Yard)
- PSA Singapore (Tuas Port)
Classified areas to expect
- Shipyard and drydock work
- Dangerous-goods chemical blending and storage
- Fabrication and coating shops
Local conditions · Tuas
Conditions in Tuas that affect handheld equipment
Chemicals hub
JTC Chemicals Hub @ Tuas South (4 Tuas South Drive) is a multi-tenant development for manufacturing, blending and distribution of chemicals, including dangerous goods, with enhanced fire protection systems.
Field notes · Tuas
More about Tuas that matters for portable equipment
Tuas: who works there
Seatrium's Tuas Yard at 51 Pioneer Sector 1 and its Tuas Boulevard Yard at 80 Tuas South Boulevard operate in the area, with the latter also hosting FPSO construction.
Tuas: infrastructure
The Malaysia-Singapore Second Link opened on 2 January 1998 via Tuas, and the AYE and PIE expressways connect Tuas to the rest of Singapore.
Tuas: background
Tuas was swamp and then a fishing village before being resettled in the 1970s and developed for industry, with land reclaimed off the coast from the 1980s and still expanding.
Tuas: people and language
Tuas is mostly industrial with few homes, so workers live in basic residential blocks at Benoi Sector and Pioneer Road or travel in from other parts of Singapore.
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 Tuas. The classified spots in Tuas are Zone 1 pockets within shipyard tanks, fuel and chemical handling areas and coating shops, not the whole zone. A marking check should compare gas group and temperature class with the specific substance on site. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, not yet issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Tuas Industrial Zone
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Tuas. 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 Tuas.
- 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 · Tuas Industrial Zone
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Tuas Industrial Zone 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 Tuas Industrial Zone 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 Tuas would use it?
Likely candidates are shipyard and drydock work, dangerous-goods chemical blending and storage, fabrication and coating shops. 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 Tuas?
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 Tuas.
What hazardous areas are found in Tuas?
Mostly shipyards, chemical and fuel handling sites, a renewable diesel plant and waste-to-energy facilities. Classified areas are limited to specific plants rather than the whole zone, so ask each tenant for its area classification.
Is Tuas Port expected to change access and logistics?
Yes. The port will grow in phases through the 2040s and PSA plans to relocate city terminals into it, so traffic and construction will increase. Contractors should check gate and escort rules with the host site.
Is all of Tuas treated as a hazardous area?
No. Classified areas arise mainly at shipyards, fuel and chemical handling and process plants, and which tenants have them has not been verified individually. Ask each tenant for its area classification, and confirm with the site operator.
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Enquiry · Tuas
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Tuas, 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 · Tuas
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Tuas Industrial Zone?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.