Access
About 6,000 oil and gas personnel live on the island on a rotational schedule, so access is under operator control.
Das Island · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Das Island
Das Island lies in the Arabian Gulf about 160 km off the UAE mainland, and ADNOC Gas operates five gas processing trains and three dedicated LNG trains there. Gas processing, storage and tanker loading create classified areas across the island. Distribution partners for Das Island 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 topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereDas Island
Short answer. Das Island 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.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. 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 Das Island
| 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 | Das Island: Crude and LNG tanker loading, Pipelines to Habshan, Gas processing trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Das Island
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 Das Island. 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 · Das Island
Das Island 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
- ADNOC Gas
- ADNOC
Classified areas to expect
- Gas processing trains
- LNG trains
- Crude and LNG tanker loading
- Pipelines to Habshan
Local conditions · Das Island
Site conditions at Das Island: what wears and what limits equipment
Pipeline link
Two pipelines of over 200 km, part of the Integrated Gas Development project, link Das Island with the Habshan complex on the mainland.
Field notes · Das Island
More about Das Island that matters for portable equipment
Das Island: rules and approvals
UAE phones are type-approved by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and the supplier register must be valid for a certificate to be issued.
Das Island: background
Abu Dhabi's first offshore platform was installed at Umm Shaif in 1958, and Das Island was turned into the base for those offshore operations.
Das Island: logistics and access
Das Island airport is the only airport on the island, and about 6,000 rotating staff arrive by air or sea, so travel is tied to the operator's schedules.
Das Island: background
The first export cargo of crude oil from Abu Dhabi left Das Island on 4 July 1962, which makes it one of the oldest oil export sites in the Emirates.
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 Das Island. Contractors flying onto Das Island often work for international firms and move between projects worldwide. IECEx gives them a common international reference, with a certificate of conformity and a schedule of conditions. SAMS has no IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 yet; certification is under way.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Das Island
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Das Island. 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 Das Island.
- 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 · Das Island
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Das Island today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an IECEx mobile phone in Das Island 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 Das Island would use it?
Likely candidates are gas processing trains, lng trains, crude and lng tanker loading, pipelines to habshan. 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 Das Island?
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 Das Island.
Are Das Island's LNG units all the same age?
No. Two LNG trains date from 1977 and a third from 1994, and the island has been extended since, including a 2016 southern addition. Older and newer areas may have different area classification and equipment standards, so ask for the drawings.
Do handsets need UAE type approval for use on Das Island?
Radio equipment supplied into the UAE normally needs approval from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, with a valid supplier register. Offshore and island sites may also restrict wireless devices, so confirm both with your importer and the operator.
How would a phone get to Das Island and be approved for use?
Access is by air and sea under operator control, and ADNOC Gas controls equipment approval and contractor registration for the island. A device would need to meet its requirements before use. Ask ADNOC Gas's procurement and HSE teams about registration, approval and shipping.
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Enquiry · Das Island
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Das Island, United Arab Emirates
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 · Das Island
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Das Island?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.