Seatrium yards
Seatrium lists Singapore yards at Admiralty, Benoi, Pioneer, Tuas and Tuas Boulevard, with headquarters at 80 Tuas South Boulevard.
Keppel Shipyard · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone in Keppel Shipyard
Seatrium's Singapore yards include Admiralty, Benoi, Pioneer, Tuas and Tuas Boulevard, plus the offshore-focused Crescent and Pandan yards, so contractors may work at several sites in one project. Repair, conversion and newbuild work on tanks, cargo spaces and paint areas creates Zone 1 conditions. This page explains what to look for in an Ex-proof smartphone for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore, 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereKeppel Shipyard
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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. 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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore
| 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 | Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: Vessel tank and cargo spaces, Offshore unit conversion, Paint and solvent areas | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Keppel 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 Keppel 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 · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore
Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore 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
- Seatrium
- ST Engineering (Gul yard)
Classified areas to expect
- Vessel tank and cargo spaces
- Offshore unit conversion
- Paint and solvent areas
- Dry dock work
Local conditions · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore
Site conditions at Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: what wears and what limits equipment
Ownership change
Seatrium describes itself as formed from the 2023 merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, so older descriptions of Keppel-run yards are out of date.
Field notes · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore
More about Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore that matters for portable equipment
Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: background
Keppel privatised its offshore and marine business in 2001, and in 2002 combined Keppel Shipyard with Keppel FELS and Keppel Singmarine to form the Keppel Offshore and Marine group.
Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: who works there
Seatrium, formed in 2023, groups its work into oil and gas newbuilds and conversions, renewables and new energies, specialised shipbuilding, and repairs and upgrades.
Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: projects and investment
Repair and upgrade scope at the Singapore yards covers gas carriers (LNG and LPG), floating production units, jack-ups and semi-submersibles, and jumboisation or dejumboisation, each with different tank and gas-freeing routines.
Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: climate and equipment wear
Singapore has an equatorial climate with steady heat, high humidity and frequent afternoon rain, so outdoor yard work exposes handheld equipment to moisture and sun throughout the year.
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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore. Vessel tanks, paint and solvent areas and FPSO conversion work involve solvent vapour and fuel residues, so a marking check should read the gas group and temperature class from the vessel's gas-free or hazard assessment. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, still a target.
The route · specification
Specifying an Ex-proof smartphone for Keppel Shipyard
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 · Keppel Shipyard
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Keppel Shipyard 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 Keppel 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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore would use it?
Likely candidates are vessel tank and cargo spaces, offshore unit conversion, paint and solvent areas, dry dock work. 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.
Does the work differ between FPSO conversion and ordinary repair?
Conversion projects involve large process and tank systems that become classified areas when commissioned, while repair work is more tank-by-tank and short term. Expect tighter control of electronics on conversion hulls close to hydrocarbon systems. The vessel owner and yard HSE team set the rules for each project.
Is Keppel Shipyard still operating under the Keppel name?
Keppel's offshore and marine yards are now part of Seatrium, formed in 2023 from Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore and Marine. Former Keppel yard sites in Singapore are now listed under Seatrium, so use that name when registering for contractor access or supplier approval.
Are older Keppel yard references still correct?
No. Seatrium was formed in 2023 and Keppel's yards now operate under it, and the Gul yard was sold to ST Engineering. Use current names when contacting yards. Details of individual Seatrium yards were not verified, so ask the company which yard serves your project.
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Enquiry · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore, 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 · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore
Launching Q4 2026
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