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IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Keppel Shipyard

Keppel's offshore and marine yards in Singapore are now part of Seatrium, formed in 2023 by the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine. Repair, conversion and newbuild work on tanks, cargo spaces and paint areas creates Zone 1 conditions. An IECEx mobile phone distributor in Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Keppel Shipyard, front view
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereKeppel Shipyard

Short answer. Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore 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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · IECEx

Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

Specification checklist against the IS-04Z1 today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
Certificate of conformityNumber checkable on the IECEx online registerIn progress; not issued
Standards editionThe IEC 60079 edition the certificate citesStated on the certificate when issued
Schedule of conditionsLimits of use, batteries and accessoriesPublished with the certificate
Where it appliesKeppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: Paint and solvent areas, Dry dock work, Vessel tank and cargo spacesClassified by the site operator
Product · Keppel Shipyard

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

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

Conditions in Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore that affect handheld 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.

Gul yard

ST Engineering acquired the site and assets of the Gul yard formerly run by Keppel FELS in 2023: about 141,000 square metres, with three floating docks.

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: projects and investment

In 2015 Keppel Shipyard secured an FPSO conversion worth 89 million dollars covering repair, upgrade and modification, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2016.

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.

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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore. Ship owners, classification bodies and visiting contractors at the yards are international, so IECEx is a convenient reference for gas-free work on tanks and cargo spaces. The certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions would be reviewed. For the IS-04Z1 these remain targets, as certification is in progress.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Keppel Shipyard

A distributor for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.

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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore.
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 · Keppel Shipyard

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Keppel 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 Keppel 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 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.

How do I become a SAMS distributor for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore?

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 Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore.

Where do Zone 1 conditions arise during ship repair?

They typically arise in cargo and fuel tanks, pump rooms, voids and paint or coating areas while a vessel is being worked on. Classification changes with each job and with gas-free certification, so ask the yard safety team which spaces are zoned before carrying a portable device on board.

How do I arrange contractor access to a Seatrium yard?

Access is normally arranged through the yard or the vessel owner's project team, with induction, a site pass and a hot-work or gas-free permit system. Addresses for each yard are listed publicly, but you need a named sponsor. Ask them for the equipment rules before shipping devices.

Who controls device approval at a shipyard?

Shipyards control permits and gas-free certification per vessel, so approval can differ from job to job. Confirm device rules with the yard safety department, and expect to explain the marking, the certification status and how the device will be charged outside hazardous spaces.

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

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