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.
Kandla India · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Kandla India
Kandla is a major Indian port on the Gulf of Kutch, officially renamed Deendayal Port in 2017, handling large volumes of liquid and bulk cargo. Oil jetties and nearby tank farms handling flammable liquids, chemicals and LPG create hazardous areas. An IECEx smartphone distributor in Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereKandla India
Short answer. Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat 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 smartphone 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: Tanker loading gantries, LPG handling, Oil and chemical jetties | 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
Site conditions at Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: what wears and what limits equipment
Tank farms
Private and public tank farms sit near the port; Indian Oil reports crude storage at Kandla, and Parker Agrochem and Aegis rent liquid storage capacity. Several operators therefore work in one area.
Field notes · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
More about Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
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.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
Annual rainfall is only about 322 millimetres, mostly from the south-west monsoon between June and September, while April and May are the driest months.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: logistics and access
The port supports the hinterland of north, west and central India and lies about 430 nautical miles north-north-west of Mumbai.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
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.
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 · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Kandla India
A distributor for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat 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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat.
- 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 · Kandla India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone 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 smartphone in Kandla India cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated 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 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.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat?
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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat.
How is Vadinar linked to Kandla?
Deendayal Port Authority runs an offshore oil terminal at Vadinar as one of its three locations, and it contributes strongly to the port's income. Contractors may work at both sites, with separate access procedures.
When is the best time for marine work at Kandla?
April and May are driest but hottest, the monsoon runs from June to September, and visibility is generally good except in rain and storms. Confirm schedules with the port and tide tables.
Is the ongoing jetty expansion relevant to buying?
It can be. New oil jetties and a planned cargo port mean new classified areas and more contractors on site. Project teams usually specify equipment early, so enquire in good time. Confirm with the port or the project contractor who sets the equipment requirements.
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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?
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