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 · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone 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 IECEx mobile phone 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 topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
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.
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 · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| 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
What Batam shipyards, Riau Islands means for portable 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 · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Batam shipyards, Riau Islands. Offshore fabrication on Batam serves international owners and contractors, who frequently ask for IECEx documentation. A certificate of conformity with a schedule of conditions would be the reference. For the IS-04Z1 these are targets rather than issued papers, so no yard should specify against them yet.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Batam Shipyard
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands 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 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 IECEx mobile phone in Batam Shipyard 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 IECEx mobile phone in Batam Shipyard 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.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
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.
Related guides
Keep exploring
More on Batam Shipyard, and on other places in Indonesia.
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Batam ShipyardSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Batam ShipyardSame place, different guide
Rugged Mobile Phone Distributor in Batam ShipyardSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Batam ShipyardSame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Distributor in Batam ShipyardSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone in Batam ShipyardSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Cilacap RefineryElsewhere in Indonesia
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Indonesia Offshore RigsElsewhere in Indonesia
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in JakartaElsewhere in Indonesia
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Offshore IndonesiaElsewhere in Indonesia
Indonesia market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for IndonesiaEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Batam shipyards, Riau Islands, Indonesia
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 · Batam shipyards, Riau Islands
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Batam Shipyard?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.