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Industrial 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. 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. An industrial 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 topicindustrial
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.

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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · industrial

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

Specification checklist against the IS-04Z1 today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
Ingress protectionIP rating for dust and waterIP68 design
Fleet managementEMM and MDM supportAndroid 16 with EMM and MDM
Explosion protectionA separate certificate and markingIn progress; not issued
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

Site conditions at Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore: what wears and what limits equipment

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.

Seatrium yards

Seatrium lists Singapore yards at Admiralty, Benoi, Pioneer, Tuas and Tuas Boulevard, with headquarters at 80 Tuas South Boulevard.

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: infrastructure

Pioneer Yard offers a 1,400 metre quay with 8 to 10 metres of depth, and Crescent Yard has a 740 metre quay with 6 metres of depth, supporting several vessels alongside at once.

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 · industrial

What “industrial” means for a smartphone

“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.

The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.

In Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore. Repair and conversion projects bring many subcontractor crews, each employer with its own devices. Permit handling per vessel means device control matters. The IS-04Z1 runs Android 16 and is designed for EMM and MDM, so a yard or subcontractor could enrol, lock and reassign handsets, with charging outside the hazardous space.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Keppel Shipyard

SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service 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 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 industrial 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 industrial mobile phone in Keppel Shipyard 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.

Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?

Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.

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

Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.

Enquiry · Keppel Shipyard (now Seatrium yards), Singapore

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