Access
Das Island lies about 160 km north-west of the UAE mainland and is staffed by about 6,000 oil and gas personnel on a rotational schedule, so access is by operator-controlled sea and air transport.
UAE Offshore · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in UAE Offshore
The UAE's main offshore oil and gas fields lie in the Arabian Gulf off Abu Dhabi. Upper Zakum, discovered in 1963 and on stream since 1977, is operated as part of ADNOC Offshore (formerly ZADCO), with offshore output handled at island facilities such as Das Island and Zirku Island. An Ex-proof smartphone distributor in UAE offshore fields 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
WhereUAE Offshore
Short answer. UAE offshore fields 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.
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 · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for UAE offshore fields
| 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 | UAE offshore fields: Platform and subsea pipelines, Marine loading terminals, Offshore production platforms and islands | Classified by the site operator |
Product · UAE 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 UAE 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 · UAE offshore fields
Working in UAE offshore fields: 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
- ADNOC Offshore
- ADNOC
- ExxonMobil
- Japan Oil Development Company (JODCO)
Classified areas to expect
- Offshore production platforms and islands
- Island processing and terminals
- Platform and subsea pipelines
- Marine loading terminals
Local conditions · UAE offshore fields
Site conditions at UAE offshore fields: what wears and what limits equipment
Climate
Desert marine climate; Zirku Island summer temperatures are typically 35 to 45 degrees C with high humidity.
Field notes · UAE offshore fields
More about UAE offshore fields that matters for portable equipment
UAE offshore fields: background
Abu Dhabi's first offshore drilling platform was established at Umm Shaif in 1958, and the first crude export left Das Island in 1962.
UAE offshore fields: projects and investment
ADNOC Drilling has been contracted to supply island rigs for wells on existing and new artificial islands at Zakum, with delivery expected from 2026.
UAE offshore fields: infrastructure
Replacement of a 125 km oil pipeline from Umm Lulu to Zirku Island has been awarded as an offshore project, so subsea and island pipeline work is under way.
UAE offshore fields: projects and investment
Zakum's artificial islands suit extended-reach drilling, and the five longest wells in the world are reported to have been drilled there.
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 UAE offshore fields. A marking check offshore would compare each platform or island area's zone, gas group and temperature class with the device marking. Hydrocarbon production areas may be Zone 1, and gas groups depend on the product. The IS-04Z1 target, II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, is in progress and not certified.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in UAE Offshore
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for UAE offshore fields. 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 UAE offshore fields.
- 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 · UAE Offshore
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in UAE Offshore 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 Ex-proof smartphone in UAE 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 UAE offshore fields would use it?
Likely candidates are offshore production platforms and islands, island processing and terminals, platform and subsea pipelines, marine loading terminals. 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 UAE offshore fields?
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 UAE offshore fields.
How far offshore are the main UAE oil fields?
Upper Zakum is about 84 km north-west of the Abu Dhabi islands, and operations are based on islands such as Zirku and Das. Access is by boat or helicopter under the operator's control, so plan transit time and baggage limits for equipment.
Do offshore sites follow different hazardous-area rules from onshore plants?
Often the same standards apply, but offshore and island sites usually add stricter controls on ignition sources, wireless devices and marine transport. Approval is decided by the operator, so ask for its current equipment, certification and wireless policy before shipping devices.
How are devices managed for offshore crews that rotate?
Offshore crews rotate and sites are reached by sea and air under operator control. A phone would normally be enrolled in the employer's or operator's EMM or MDM. The IS-04Z1 is designed for EMM/MDM. Ask the operator how devices are issued, charged and handed over.
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Enquiry · UAE offshore fields
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for UAE offshore fields, United Arab Emirates
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · UAE offshore fields
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for UAE Offshore?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.