Thames Oilport
The former Coryton refinery, which stopped refining in 2012 after Petroplus collapsed, became a fuel import terminal. Greenergy holds two thirds and Shell one third after Greenergy bought Vopak's share.
London · rugged
Rugged Smartphone Distributor in London
London has no refinery, but Thames-side fuel terminals supply the capital: Thames Oilport on the former Coryton refinery site and the large West Thurrock terminal in Essex. Gas network and utility sites add smaller classified areas. Distribution partners for London and the Thames 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 topicrugged
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereLondon
Short answer. London and the Thames 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 · rugged
Checklist: rugged smartphone for London and the Thames
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP65 to IP68 sealing | IP68 design |
| Drop and shock | A stated drop height onto concrete | Specification on request |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | London and the Thames: Road tanker loading, Gas network sites, Fuel storage terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · London
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 London. 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 · London and the Thames
Working in London and the Thames: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- Greenergy
- Shell
- Navigator Terminals
Classified areas to expect
- Fuel storage terminals
- Marine jetties
- Road tanker loading
- Gas network sites
Local conditions · London and the Thames
What London and the Thames means for portable equipment
West Thurrock
The terminal at West Thurrock, Essex, with about 86 tanks for petroleum products, chemicals and liquefied gas, was acquired in 2016 by Navigator Terminals, a Greenergy and Macquarie joint venture.
Field notes · London and the Thames
More about London and the Thames that matters for portable equipment
London and the Thames: climate and equipment wear
London has a temperate oceanic climate with about 600 mm of rain a year but 109.6 rainy days, so showers are frequent although annual totals are low.
London and the Thames: rules and approvals
The Port of London Authority has jurisdiction on the tidal Thames, and the London Fire Brigade is the statutory fire and rescue service for Greater London, so riverside and fire-safety rules involve separate bodies.
London and the Thames: infrastructure
The Thames is tidal and London is vulnerable to flooding, a risk that has grown with rising high-water levels, which affects riverside and low-lying industrial sites.
London and the Thames: logistics and access
The Port of London covers the tidal Thames from Teddington Lock to a boundary line out in the North Sea, is governed by the Port of London Authority (a public trust since 1908), and was the UK's largest port in 2020.
The term · rugged
What “rugged” means for a smartphone
A rugged phone is built to survive water, dust, drops and rough handling, usually rated by an IP code and a drop specification. Ruggedness is an environmental property: it says nothing about whether a phone may be used where flammable gas or dust is present. That is decided by explosion-protection certification and marking.
The IS-04Z1 combines both: an IP68 sealed rugged build and a design for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4). The explosion-protection certificates are in progress and none has been issued.
In London and the Thames. The Thames estuary brings wind, rain, damp and some salt air to open tank farms and jetties. Conditions are generally temperate rather than extreme. An IP68 rating helps with wet work and accidental drops, but it is separate from explosion protection, which depends on certification that remains in progress for SAMS.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in London
A distributor for London and the Thames 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 London and the Thames.
- 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 · London
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a rugged smartphone in London 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 a rugged smartphone in London 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.
How rugged is the IS-04Z1?
It is designed to IP68 sealing, with glove-friendly controls. Ruggedness is not explosion protection: that depends on the certificates, which are in progress.
Which areas at London and the Thames would use it?
Likely candidates are fuel storage terminals, marine jetties, road tanker loading, gas network sites. 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 London and the Thames?
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 London and the Thames.
Who should I contact about explosive atmospheres in London workplaces?
Employers are responsible under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, enforced by the Health and Safety Executive or local authorities, and the London Fire Brigade handles fire safety. Ask the premises for its hazardous-area register and risk assessment.
Is London a hazardous-area site or mainly a place for meetings and approvals?
Mainly the latter. Head offices, regulators, consultants and insurers are concentrated in London, while major process plants and terminals are in estuary and regional locations elsewhere. Confirm the actual site and its classification before assuming any hazardous-area requirement.
Does London have refineries or only terminals?
No refinery. The former Coryton refinery stopped refining in 2012 and became the Thames Oilport fuel import terminal, and a large terminal operates at West Thurrock in Essex. Both are on the Thames estuary outside Greater London. Confirm access and equipment requirements with the site operator.
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Enquiry · London and the Thames
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for London and the Thames, United Kingdom
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · London and the Thames
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for London?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.