What Feitong Keji does

Fujian Feitong Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (Feitong Keji, 福建飞通通讯科技) is a Chinese designer and manufacturer of marine communication and navigation equipment, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Shishi, Fujian Province. The company serves fishing vessel operators, commercial shipping companies, and shipyards, producing GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) communication equipment, AIS (Automatic Identification System) terminals, BeiDou satellite communication terminals, satellite phones, maritime radar, fish finders, and navigational aids. Feitong is publicly listed on China's National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) under ticker 839390, and reports 11-50 employees in its core organization.

Feitong operates four R&D centers across Shishi, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Chengdu, with development spanning satellite communications hardware, marine electronics, and an integrated vessel management platform that combines BeiDou, AIS, and GMDSS functionality. The company obtained the first China Classification Society (CCS) type approval for GMDSS products in China during the 2005-2009 period and has since built out a multi-product portfolio under its subsidiary JUNLU, which addresses the navigational aids segment. The technology stack is primarily embedded systems, RF/satellite communications, and platform software rather than AI/ML-differentiated capabilities.

The business model is hardware-led: Feitong sells equipment to fishing fleet operators, commercial shipowners, and shipyards, primarily through six regional sales divisions in China and a network of approximately 300 after-sales service outlets. Since 2020 the company has extended internationally into Southeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea, and Indonesia, and participated in exhibitions including Europort Rotterdam 2025 and Marintec China 2025. No specific pricing model, contract structure, or named customer concentration is publicly disclosed, and revenue figures that appear in some sources are inconsistent with the company's headcount scale and are not relied upon.

Name

Feitong Keji

Legal name

福建飞通通讯科技股份有限公司

Website

https://cnfeitong.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fujian Feitong Communication Technology (Feitong Keji) is a Shishi, Fujian-based manufacturer of marine communication and navigation equipment, including GMDSS, AIS, and BeiDou terminals and an integrated vessel management platform, serving fishing and commercial shipping operators. The company is listed on China's NEEQ under ticker 839390.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Communication and Navigation Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

Keywords

• Marine communication equipment
• Maritime navigation electronics
• GMDSS radio systems
• AIS vessel terminals
• BeiDou satellite navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Shishi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Communication and Navigation Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary marine communication and navigation hardware including GMDSS radios, AIS terminals, BeiDou satellite terminals, satellite phones, radar systems, and navigational aids. Products are sold directly to vessel operators and through distributors in domestic and international markets.
2. System Integration and Platform Operation Services: Integrated vessel communication management solutions and platform operation services delivered through the proprietary Ocean BeiDou/AIS Integrated Vessel Management Platform, combining communication, IoT, and big data technologies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Feitong Keji designs, manufactures, and distributes marine communication and navigation equipment, including GMDSS-compliant VHF and MF/HF radios, AIS Class A/B terminals, BeiDou satellite terminals, satellite phones, maritime radar, fish finders, GNSS navigators, and distress/safety devices (EPIRB, SART, MOB). The company also delivers integrated vessel management solutions through its proprietary Ocean BeiDou/AIS platform, combining communication, IoT, and big data for fleet tracking, navigation safety, and maritime surveillance.

Product overview

Feitong Keji is a marine communication and navigation equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of maritime electronics. The product lineup includes GMDSS (全球海上遇险与安全系统) communication equipment such as VHF radiotelephones (FT-1101, FT-1100, FT-2900), MF/HF radiotelephones (FT-7900, FT-8000, FT-7100, FT-7101), AIS Class A/B terminals (FT-8900, FT-8800, FT-2300, FT-8608-BD), NAVTEX receivers, EPIRB emergency beacons (FT-8300), SART search and rescue transponders (FT-501, FT-605), satellite phones (FT-9100), GNSS navigators (FT-3500), BeiDou terminals, and navigational aids including radar (JMR4012, JMR6015), fish finders (CS680), anemometers (AMC728), and Doppler logs (DS90). The company serves fishing vessels, cargo ships, tankers, and passenger vessels across coastal China, major river systems, and international markets, providing integrated maritime communication and navigation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JUNLU: Subsidiary brand for navigational aids including fish finders, speed logs, depth sounders, wind speed and direction anemometers.

Products and services

• FT-8608-BD Class B AIS Terminal (B级船舶自动识别系统终端) Class B AIS terminal featuring color LCD display, BeiDou positioning support, intelligent collision-avoidance alarm, AIS Chinese/English short messaging, and chart display for coastal and inland river navigation. Holds CCS single-BeiDou product certification.
• FT-8612-BD Class B AIS Terminal (B级船舶自动识别系统终端) Class B AIS terminal with color LCD display, target bearing and distance display, vector chart display, and intelligent alarm functions.
• FT-998 Fishery Intelligent Digital Radio Station (渔业智能数字电台) Fishery intelligent digital radio designed for fishery vessel communication.
• DS816 Echo Sounder / Depth Sounder (测深仪) Marine depth sounder for measuring water depth.
• FT-9600 BeiDou-3 Fishery Vessel Terminal (渔业船舶北斗三号船载终端) BeiDou-3 shipborne terminal for fishery vessel satellite navigation and communication.
• FT-8900 Class A AIS Terminal (全球自动识别系统 A类) Class A Global AIS terminal compliant with GMDSS standards, used for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore data exchange.
• Shipborne MF/HF DSC Radiotelephone (船载中高频 DSC无线电装置) Shipborne MF/HF DSC radio installation compliant with GMDSS standards for medium- and long-range maritime communication.
• FT-1101 VHF Radiotelephone GMDSS-compliant Class A VHF marine radiotelephone with DSC function, supporting international, US, Canadian, and weather channels, with 5-inch color screen and GNSS compatibility.
• FT-7900 MF/HF Radiotelephone GMDSS-compliant MF/HF marine radiotelephone designed for long-distance communication on ocean-going vessels, with Class A DSC, SDR technology, and 5-inch high-resolution LCD.
• FT-8000 MF/HF Radiotelephone High-performance MF/HF radiotelephone supporting GMDSS sea areas A2, A3, and A4, with 5.6-inch color LCD and integrated DSC distress alarm system.
• FT-605 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) IMO-approved GMDSS-compliant search and rescue transponder (SART) for precise location of vessels and survival craft in emergencies, with standby time exceeding 96 hours.
• FT-7100 SSB Radiotelephone Class A single-sideband marine radiotelephone for long-range communication on cargo ships, tankers, fishing boats, and passenger vessels, featuring SDR technology, shortwave data transmission, and anti-jamming capability.
• FT-1100 VHF Radiotelephone Class A GMDSS-compliant Class A VHF radiotelephone with 7-inch high-resolution color display, supporting VDR, external alarm, and bridge alarm system integration, with storage of up to 200 DSC log entries.
• FT-1700 MOB (Man Overboard AIS Beacon) Compact AIS man-overboard personnel beacon supporting BeiDou or BeiDou/GPS dual-mode positioning, automatic or manual water activation, IP67 waterproof rating, and over 72 hours operating time.
• FT-2300 AIS Class B Terminal Class B AIS terminal designed to enhance vessel tracking, collision avoidance, and maritime safety, supporting BeiDou/GPS dual-mode positioning with multiple HD LCD display size options.
• JMR6015 Marine Radar (航海雷达) 15-inch color LED LCD marine radar with 6-foot 6KW high-performance slotted-waveguide antenna, automatic ARPA radar plotting, and capability to automatically capture and track up to 50 targets.
• JMR4012 Marine Radar (航海雷达) 12.1-inch color LED LCD marine radar with 4-foot 4KW high-performance slotted waveguide, automatic ARPA radar plotting, and capability to automatically capture and track up to 20 targets.
• CS680 Fish Finder (渔探仪) Low-cost high-precision fish finder with 6-inch LED LCD display, automatic gain, strong anti-interference capability, and depth measurement range of 0–800m.
• AMC728 Wind Speed and Direction Anemometer (风速风向仪) High-precision wind speed and direction anemometer with 360-degree no-blind-spot coverage, 7-inch color LCD display, dual NMEA0183 data input/output, and support for temperature, humidity, and air pressure measurement.
• DS90 Doppler LCD Log (多普勒液晶计程仪) Dual-beam Doppler LCD speed log with 7-inch color LCD display, speed accuracy of 0.2 knots or ±2%, and measurement range up to 40 knots.
• FT-2900 Portable VHF Radiotelephone Portable survival-craft two-way VHF radiotelephone with IP67 waterproof protection, aluminum alloy body, and IMO-standard compliance.
• FT-8300 EPIRB (406MHz AIS Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) GMDSS-compliant 406MHz AIS EPIRB integrating BeiDou, GPS, and GLONASS positioning, IP68 waterproof rating, and over 72 hours operating time.
• FT-3500 GNSS Navigator IMO-compliant multi-system GNSS receiver integrating BeiDou, GPS, and GLONASS, with high-resolution LCD and IP54 protection rating.
• FT-8900 AIS Class A Terminal Class A shipborne AIS terminal compliant with GMDSS, IMO, and IEC standards, supporting BeiDou/GPS dual-mode positioning with split-type design and multiple display size options.
• FT-7101 SSB Radiotelephone Class A single-sideband marine radiotelephone with SDR technology, 150W output, aluminum alloy body, 5-inch high-resolution LCD, and multi-language interface.
• Ocean BeiDou/AIS Integrated Vessel Management Platform (海洋北斗/AIS船舶综合管理平台) Proprietary integrated vessel communication management platform combining communication, IoT, and big data technologies to deliver comprehensive vessel communication management solutions and platform operation services for fleet tracking, navigation safety, and maritime surveillance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products achieved approximately 50% market share in the domestic fishing vessel market (2005-2009 period)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Multiple Universities and Research InstitutescoreTechnology or IntegrationFeitong Technology has established long-term technical cooperation with multiple universities and research institutes, supporting its independent innovation-driven development strategy. These partnerships provide access to research talent, technical expertise, and collaborative development of advanced marine communication and navigation technologies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SRT Marine Systems: UK-based AIS specialist providing Class A/B AIS transponders, vessel monitoring systems, and coastal VMS infrastructure. Direct AIS portfolio peer with overlap in coastal surveillance and fishery monitoring applications.
• Cobham SATCOM (SAILOR): Danish maritime communications specialist under Cobham, dominant in GMDSS VHF/MF/HF, satellite communication, and EPIRB/SART products for SOLAS-class vessels. Direct competitor in maritime safety and communication equipment.
• Icom Incorporated: Japanese specialist in marine VHF and HF radiotelephones, including GMDSS-compliant Class A DSC radios. Direct peer in marine communications with overlapping product categories such as VHF DSC and portable GMDSS radios.
• Raymarine (Teledyne FLIR): Marine electronics brand for recreational and light-commercial vessels offering AIS, VHF radios, radar, GNSS navigators, and fish finders. Closely comparable product portfolio, particularly in the fishing and small-vessel segments where Feitong is strongest.
• Garmin Marine: Global marine electronics brand offering chartplotters, AIS, marine VHF radios, radar, fish finders, and GNSS navigation. Comparable across recreational and light-commercial vessel markets with a strong consumer-brand profile.
• Japan Radio Co (JRC): Long-established Japanese manufacturer of marine communication and navigation systems including GMDSS radios, AIS, radar, and integrated bridge systems. Direct competitor for SOLAS-class commercial vessels and one of the brands Feitong explicitly displaced in China during 2005–2009.
• Furuno Electric: Japanese marine electronics leader offering marine radar, AIS, GNSS navigators, fish finders, and GMDSS communications. Closest global comparable in product breadth, target customer (commercial and fishing fleets), and SOLAS/GMDSS certification posture.
• Navico (Simrad / Lowrance / B&G): Marine electronics group owning Simrad (commercial), Lowrance (fishing), and B&G (sailing) brands, with overlapping product categories in radar, AIS, GMDSS comms, fish finding, and integrated bridge systems for commercial and fishing fleets.
• Highlander Communication (北京海兰信): Beijing-based Chinese marine electronics company offering integrated bridge systems (IBS), navigation, and communication systems for commercial and naval vessels. Closest Chinese listed peer with overlapping SOLAS-class commercial maritime focus.

Emerging players

• Beijing Topsignal Maritime Technology (北京合众思壮): Chinese GNSS and BeiDou technology company with marine navigation and BeiDou-based vessel tracking offerings. Comparable in BeiDou-based maritime positioning and vessel management platforms, though broader focus across multiple GNSS verticals beyond marine.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cnft-southeast-asia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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