Expansion
The Ministry of Ports announced further oil jetties and a new cargo port to separate dry and liquid cargo, so project work is ongoing.
Kandla India · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone in Kandla India
The hottest months are April and May, with a maximum of about 40 degrees Celsius, and the coldest are December and January, with a minimum around 12 degrees. Oil jetties and nearby tank farms handling flammable liquids, chemicals and LPG create hazardous areas. If you are specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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
RouteSpecification
WhereKandla India
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: 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. 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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
| 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 | Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: Oil and chemical jetties, Liquid storage tank farms, Tanker loading gantries | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kandla India
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 Kandla India. 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 · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat 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
- Deendayal Port Authority
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Parker Agrochem
- Aegis Group
Classified areas to expect
- Oil and chemical jetties
- Liquid storage tank farms
- Tanker loading gantries
- LPG handling
Local conditions · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
What Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat means for portable equipment
Oil jetties
Wikipedia describes oil jetties on the western bank of Kandla creek handling products from LPG and chemicals to edible oils. Oil Jetty No. 8 at Old Kandla, rated at 3.5 million tonnes a year, was inaugurated on 26 May 2025.
Field notes · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
More about Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
Visibility in the harbour is generally good through the year, with low visibility mostly during rain and storms, which helps outdoor marine operations.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: who works there
The port authority operates at three locations along the Gulf of Kutch: Kandla Creek, Tuna Tekra and the offshore oil terminal at Vadinar.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: background
The port was built in the 1950s as the chief seaport for western India and was renamed Deendayal Port in 2017.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: industry on the ground
Kandla, officially Deendayal Port, handled 132.3 million tonnes of cargo in 2023-24, mainly liquid and bulk, and is described as India's largest port by cargo volume.
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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat. Kandla's oil jetties and tank farms are served by a mix of public and private companies, plus visiting surveyors and contractors. IECEx evidence, a certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions, is a common reference for them. SAMS is pursuing it for the IS-04Z1, and nothing has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Kandla India
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 · Kandla India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Kandla India 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 IECEx mobile phone in Kandla India 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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat would use it?
Likely candidates are oil and chemical jetties, liquid storage tank farms, tanker loading gantries, lpg handling. 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.
How dry is Kandla for electronics?
Annual rainfall is only about 322 millimetres, but summer heat reaches around 40 degrees Celsius and coastal air carries salt. Check temperature and corrosion resistance on the datasheet.
What hazardous areas exist at Kandla port?
Oil jetties, tank farms and liquid cargo terminals are the main classified areas because of flammable vapours. The port and each terminal operator define the zones, so request drawings and accepted approvals before taking devices to jetties.
Do port and tank farm operators at Kandla each need to approve a device?
Often yes. The port authority and each tank farm operator control their own areas and permits, so approval at one does not carry to another. Confirm with each operator which evidence, markings and permits it requires before a handheld is used on its premises.
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Enquiry · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat, India
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Kandla India?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.