Netherlands: geography and layout
The Port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest seaport, covering 105 square kilometres over about 40 km, from the historic harbours through Botlek and Europoort to the reclaimed Maasvlakte on the North Sea.
Netherlands · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Netherlands
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, aimed at the refineries, chemical parks and tank terminals between Rotterdam and Geleen. The port of Amsterdam handled 63 million tonnes of cargo in 2023, is the second largest port in the Netherlands, and comprises 620 hectares of waterways and 1,995 hectares of land along the North Sea Canal. Distribution partners for Netherlands 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
WhereNetherlands
Short answer. Netherlands 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Netherlands
| 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 | Netherlands: Europoort, Maasvlakte, Moerdijk | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Netherlands
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 Netherlands. 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 market · Netherlands
Where an Ex phone is used in Netherlands
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Netherlands market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Shell Nederland
- Pernis refinery and the Moerdijk chemical site, linked by pipeline.
- bp Raffinaderij Rotterdam
- Europoort refinery and terminal on the Nieuwe Waterweg.
- Zeeland Refinery
- Refinery and hydrocracker at Nieuwdorp near Vlissingen.
- Dow Benelux
- Terneuzen, the largest Dow production site outside the United States.
- Sitech Services
- Site services and maintenance for the Chemelot park in Geleen.
- Vopak
- Independent tank storage in the Botlek, Europoort and Vlaardingen.
Industrial areas and sites
- Pernis
- Shell refinery and chemicals, about 404,000 barrels a day.
- Botlek
- Dense mix of refining, chemicals and tank storage on the Nieuwe Maas.
- Europoort
- Refineries, crude jetties and bulk liquid terminals near the sea.
- Maasvlakte
- Deep-sea terminals, LNG import and the hydrogen conversion park.
- Moerdijk
- Chemical complex and inland port on the Rotterdam to Antwerp corridor.
- Geleen
- Chemelot park in Limburg with crackers and polymer plants.
Field notes · Netherlands
More about Netherlands that matters for portable equipment
Netherlands: logistics and access
The Nieuwe Waterweg links the Rhine and Meuse to the sea, and the Betuweroute freight railway to Germany opened its Dutch section in 2007, so material and equipment move by ship, barge, rail and road.
Netherlands: industry on the ground
Two coal-fired power stations at Eemshaven and Maasvlakte are scheduled to close by 2030, and Borssele is the only nuclear power station, producing about 3.3% of electricity used.
Netherlands: projects and investment
The Netherlands had 2,606 wind turbines in December 2020 and targets 70% renewable electricity by 2030, so wind and energy transition projects are a growing part of site work.
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 Netherlands. Rotterdam, Moerdijk and Terneuzen host international operators and visiting contractors, including Dow Benelux and Stork. IECEx gives them a global scheme alongside ATEX, which is the primary route in the Netherlands. Ask for the certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions, since that records the marking, ambient range and any conditions of use.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Netherlands
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Netherlands. 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 Netherlands.
- 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 · Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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.
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 sites in Netherlands does this cover?
The market guide for Netherlands covers Pernis, Botlek, Europoort, Maasvlakte, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Netherlands?
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 Netherlands.
What is it like to work at a Dutch port site with handheld devices?
The Rhine-Meuse delta coast is windy and often wet, so check the water ingress rating, glove-friendly touch and cold-temperature battery performance. Terminals have separate induction processes, so plan device registration with each concession's HSE team in advance.
Which Rotterdam areas have the most hazardous-area activity?
Petrochemical and refinery sites are concentrated at Botlek and Europoort and in the area west of the city, with further bulk terminals at Maasvlakte. Exact classifications are held by each concession holder, so request the zoning drawings for your terminal.
Can the IS-04Z1 be used on sites where cameras are banned?
Camera policy is a site decision. Android 16 with EMM and MDM allows the camera, location services and apps to be restricted centrally, which lets a telecoms team show what is permitted. Hold the evidence for the site's security and HSE teams before bringing any device through the gate.
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All guides for NetherlandsEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Netherlands
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Netherlands
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Netherlands
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Netherlands?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.