Stanlow scale
Stanlow has been owned by Essar since 2011, was renamed EET Fuels in January 2024, and is reported at about 296,000 barrels a day.
Liverpool · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone Distributor in Liverpool
Liverpool sits on the Mersey estuary. The Royal Seaforth and Liverpool2 terminals handle containers, liquid and dry bulk such as coal, grain and biomass, and roll-on roll-off cargo, so dust and vapour hazards arise at the quayside. Distribution partners for Liverpool and the Mersey 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 topicintrinsically safe
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereLiverpool
Short answer. Liverpool and the Mersey 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 · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe smartphone for Liverpool and the Mersey
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Level of protection | ia, ib or ic matched to the zone | ib, for Zone 1 |
| Entity parameters | Uo, Io and Po within the device limits | Published with the certificate |
| Accessories | Chargers and cases certified with the device | Defined at certification |
| Where it applies | Liverpool and the Mersey: Product pipelines and pump stations, Tank farms, Refinery process units at Stanlow | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Liverpool
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 Liverpool. 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 · Liverpool and the Mersey
Liverpool and the Mersey: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- EET Fuels (Essar)
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units at Stanlow
- Marine oil terminal jetties
- Product pipelines and pump stations
- Tank farms
Local conditions · Liverpool and the Mersey
Conditions in Liverpool and the Mersey that affect handheld equipment
Decarbonisation plans
EET Fuels has announced a 1.2 billion dollar decarbonisation programme, including a hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant planned for 2027 to 2029, so project work is expected.
Field notes · Liverpool and the Mersey
More about Liverpool and the Mersey that matters for portable equipment
Liverpool and the Mersey: climate and equipment wear
The city has a temperate maritime climate with mild summers, cool winters and rainfall spread fairly evenly through the year, with a record low of minus 17.6 degrees Celsius in December 2010.
Liverpool and the Mersey: geography and layout
Liverpool lies on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary near the Irish Sea, 286 km north-west of London, with 507,915 residents in 2025 and a City Region population over 1.5 million.
Liverpool and the Mersey: rules and approvals
In 2023 the UK government designated Liverpool a Freeport to encourage international commerce, which affects customs handling and site development around the port.
Liverpool and the Mersey: who works there
Liverpool hosts UK offices of shipping lines including Atlantic Container Line, Bibby Line, Hapag-Lloyd, Irish Ferries and Maersk, so marine buyers and technical managers are close together.
The term · intrinsically safe
What “intrinsically safe” means for a smartphone
Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so that neither a spark nor a hot surface can ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even when a fault occurs. The ib level, used for Zone 1, tolerates one fault. It is the usual way to make a handheld device that a worker carries continuously through a hazardous area.
The IS-04Z1 is designed on this principle for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4). Intrinsic safety is a design basis, not a certificate: certification is in progress and none has been issued yet.
In Liverpool and the Mersey. Rounds at Stanlow cover process units, tank farms, pump stations and the pipeline from Tranmere, about 24 km long. A handheld designed for intrinsic safety suits operators who log readings and photographs at each stop. Project and turnaround inspection under the decarbonisation programme could add short-term crews who also need to record findings in the area.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Liverpool
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Liverpool and the Mersey 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 Liverpool and the Mersey.
- 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 · Liverpool
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe smartphone in Liverpool 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 intrinsically safe smartphone in Liverpool 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.
What does ‘intrinsically safe’ mean for the IS-04Z1?
The circuits are designed to limit energy so a spark or hot surface cannot ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even with one fault (level ib, Zone 1). Certification of that design is in progress.
Which areas at Liverpool and the Mersey would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units at stanlow, marine oil terminal jetties, product pipelines and pump stations, tank farms. 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 Liverpool and the Mersey?
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 Liverpool and the Mersey.
How does Mersey weather affect handheld devices on the quayside?
The maritime climate brings frequent rain and sea wind, and salt air affects connectors and charging contacts. Typically devices need good ingress protection and routine cleaning, and users should check ratings against the port's rules.
What are the main hazardous-area activities at the Port of Liverpool?
Liquid bulk handling, dry bulk such as coal, grain and biomass, fuel and chemical storage and vessel operations. Vapour and dust zones can arise at jetties, silos and conveyors, so ask the terminal operator for its zone drawings and portable-device rules.
Will new projects at Stanlow create demand?
EET Fuels has announced a decarbonisation programme that includes a hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant planned for 2027 to 2029, so project work is expected. Plans can change. A buyer should ask the operator or its contractors what equipment and marking they will require for those areas.
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Enquiry · Liverpool and the Mersey
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Liverpool and the Mersey, United Kingdom
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 · Liverpool and the Mersey
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Liverpool?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.