Seatrium sites
Its official contact page lists Admiralty Yard, Benoi Yard, Pioneer Yard, Tuas Yard and Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore.
Singapore Shipyard · industrial
Industrial Smartphone Distributor in Singapore Shipyard
Singapore's major shipyards are run by Seatrium, with yards at Admiralty, Benoi, Pioneer, Tuas and Tuas Boulevard, and by ST Engineering. Two large FPSOs, P-80 and P-82, were christened at the Tuas Boulevard Yard, each designed to produce 225,000 barrels of oil a day. Distribution partners for Singapore shipyards 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 topicindustrial
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereSingapore Shipyard
Short answer. Singapore shipyards 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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · industrial
Checklist: industrial smartphone for Singapore shipyards
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Singapore shipyards: Paint and coating shops, Offshore conversion, Vessel tank spaces | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Singapore Shipyard
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 Singapore 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 · Singapore shipyards
Singapore shipyards 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
Classified areas to expect
- Vessel tank spaces
- Dry dock and repair work
- Paint and coating shops
- Offshore conversion
Local conditions · Singapore shipyards
Conditions in Singapore shipyards that affect handheld equipment
ST Engineering
ST Engineering acquired the Gul yard in 2023 for ship repair, and keeps its Benoi yard mainly for shipbuilding.
Field notes · Singapore shipyards
More about Singapore shipyards that matters for portable equipment
Singapore shipyards: background
In 2002 Keppel Shipyard was combined with Keppel FELS and Keppel Singmarine to form the Keppel Offshore and Marine group, which became part of Seatrium in 2023.
Singapore shipyards: who works there
Seatrium lists its Singapore yards at Admiralty Road West, 15 Benoi Road, 50 Gul Road, 51 Pioneer Sector 1 and 80 Tuas South Boulevard, each with its own gate and switchboard.
Singapore shipyards: infrastructure
Pioneer Yard has a 1,400 metre quay with 8 to 10 metres of depth, with a second quay of 350 metres, giving long alongside berths for repair work.
Singapore shipyards: people and language
Basic worker residential blocks at Benoi Sector and Pioneer Road house many people who work in the western yards, so shift changes concentrate traffic in that corridor.
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 Singapore shipyards. Yards bring in large subcontractor gangs for each project. A managed pool of phones under EMM or MDM helps limit apps and access, and devices should be enrolled before they reach the yard. Charging belongs outside tanks in a safe area, and each yard sets its own network rules.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Singapore Shipyard
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Singapore shipyards. 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 Singapore shipyards.
- 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 · Singapore Shipyard
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial smartphone in Singapore Shipyard today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an industrial smartphone in Singapore Shipyard 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.
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 Singapore shipyards would use it?
Likely candidates are vessel tank spaces, dry dock and repair work, paint and coating shops, offshore conversion. 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 Singapore shipyards?
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 Singapore shipyards.
Are zones fixed in a shipyard?
No. Zones depend on the vessel, its last cargo, gas-freeing status and the work permit in force, and they can change within a day. Always check the permit and the gas-free certificate before using a portable device in a tank or enclosed space.
How should I plan equipment for the climate?
Singapore's constant heat and humidity, plus frequent heavy showers, stress seals, screens and batteries. Choose devices with suitable ingress protection and keep a routine for drying, charging and storing them outside classified areas.
Are Seatrium yards the only shipyards to consider?
No. Seatrium runs most major yards, but there are also smaller yards in Jurong that have not been verified here. Each sets its own device rules. Confirm requirements with the yard safety department concerned.
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Enquiry · Singapore shipyards
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Singapore shipyards, 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 · Singapore shipyards
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Singapore Shipyard?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.