Kaiyo

What Kaiyo does

Kaiyo Co., Ltd. is a Myanmar-based authorized distributor and service center for Furuno marine electronics, operating from its headquarters in Yangon and a regional office in Myeik. The company was established in 2020 to serve as Furuno's exclusive channel for the full marine electronics portfolio in Myanmar, targeting commercial maritime fleets (IMO and non-IMO compliant vessels) and commercial fishing operators (purse seiners, trawlers, and other fishing vessels).

The product catalog spans Furuno's marine technology stack: scanning sonars (CH500, CSH8LMK2), fish finders with proprietary RezBoost and Furuno Digital Filter signal processing (DFF3D, FCV288, FCV1150, FCV688), IMO-compliant radar series (FAR23x8, FAR22x8, FAR15x8, DRS-AX class), Class A AIS transponders (FA170), ECDIS systems (FMD3200, FMD3300), GPS navigators and chart plotters (GP170, GP39, NavNet TZtouch2/3), GMDSS-compliant VHF/MF-HF radios, Inmarsat satellite communications (FELCOM series), NAVTEX receivers, Doppler sonar/speed logs, and voyage data recorders. The portfolio is segmented into commercial (IMO/non-IMO) and fishing vessel categories.

Kaiyo's revenue model is hardware resale with quote-based pricing (no public price list), augmented by installation and after-sales service through its Yangon and Myeik offices. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting shipowners, fleet operators, and fishing companies in Myanmar. No public pricing, funding, or financial disclosures are available.

Name

Kaiyo

Legal name

KAIYO CO.,LTD.

Website

https://kaiyo.com.mm

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kaiyo is the authorized Furuno distributor and service center in Myanmar, selling and servicing marine navigation, communication, fish-finding, and GMDSS equipment to commercial fleets and fishing vessels through offices in Yangon and Myeik.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electronics Distribution

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support) (TLAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Marine electronics distribution
• Furuno equipment sales
• Marine navigation systems
• Fishing electronics supply
• Radar and sonar equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Electronics Equipment Sales: Sale of Furuno marine navigation and communication equipment including sonars, radars, fish finders, AIS transponders, ECDIS systems, VHF radios, GPS navigators, and GMDSS-compliant devices to commercial and fishing vessels in Myanmar

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kaiyo is the authorized distributor and service center for Furuno marine electronics in Myanmar, selling and servicing sonar systems, fish finders, marine radars, AIS transponders, ECDIS, GPS navigators/chart plotters, VHF/MF-HF radios, satellite communications (Inmarsat), NAVTEX, Doppler sonars, speed logs, current indicators, VDRs, BNWAS, and echo sounders to commercial maritime vessels and commercial fishing operators. The company provides equipment sales, installation, and maintenance services through offices in Yangon and Myeik.

Product overview

Kaiyo is an authorized distributor and service center of Furuno marine electronics products in Myanmar. The product portfolio includes: sonar systems (CH500, CSH8LMK2) for fish detection; fish finders (DFF3D 3D Fish Finder, FCV288, FCV1150, FCV688); radar systems (FAR23x8, FAR22x8, FAR15x8, FAR1513BB, MODEL1815, FR8125, DRS12AX, DRSAX-CLASS); AIS transponders and receivers (FA170 Class A, FA30); ECDIS navigation systems (FMD3200, FMD3300); GPS navigators and chart plotters (GP170, GP39, GP1971F, GP3700F, TZTL15F); multifunction displays (TZtouch3 Series); VHF and MF/HF radiotelephones (FM8900S, FM4800, FS5057, FS1575); satellite communications (FELCOM18, FELCOM19, FELCOM251, FELCOM501); NAVTEX receivers (NX700A, NX700B); Doppler sonar (DS60); Doppler speed logs (DS80, GS100); current indicators (CI88); voyage data recorders (VR7000S, VR7000); remote displays (RD20, RD50); BNWAS (BR500); loud hailers (LH5000); and echo sounders (FE800). Products are categorized for commercial (IMO and Non-IMO compliant) and fishing vessels (Purse Seiner, Trawler, and Other).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CH500 Sonar System Sonar system with 8 inch Soundome and 12.1 inch Color LCD display, featuring 60/180 kHz frequency operation, 3000 ft range, and 6 selectable step variations for high-speed scanning sectors from 24° to 360°. Designed for commercial fishing operations.
• CSH8LMK2 Sonar Black box full-circle scanning sonar operating at 85 kHz with 1600 m range, featuring 16-color vivid display for detecting fish schools and underwater conditions with four user-programmable function keys.
• DFF3D 3D Fish Finder 3D fish finder utilizing Furuno Digital Filter signal processing with 1-3 kW output power, selectable operating frequency of 28-200 kHz, dual frequency alternate transmission, and heaving compensation support. Compatible with Airmar transducers.
• FCV288 Fish Finder 10.4 inch high-performance color LCD fish finder for professional fishermen featuring Furuno Digital Filter technology with 1/2/3 kW output power, post-processing gain control, and choice of 50/200 kHz transducer.
• FCV1150 Fish Finder 12.1 inch LCD fish finder with AR coated glass filter and anti-polarized sunglass filter, featuring post-processing gain control, white edge bottom discrimination, and Furuno Free Synthesizer for adjustable frequency.
• FCV688 Fish Finder Fish finder with Bottom Discrimination Function and ACCU-FISH unique fish size analyzer, featuring white line feature for discriminating fish near the bottom and fast transmission rate of 3,000 PRR per minute.
• FAR23x8 Series Radar IMO-compliant radar series available in X-band (12kW, 25kW) and S-band (30kW) configurations plus solid state NXT variants, featuring high image quality through digital signal processing and IEC 60945/62388/62288 compliance.
• FAR22x8 Series Radar Radar series with Target Analyzer function, Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE), Fast Target Tracking, and solid state radar options featuring fan-less design for reduced maintenance.
• MODEL1815 Radar Compact radome antenna radar with 4 kW transmitter output, X-band operation, 36 nm range, low power consumption of 38W, Fast Target Tracking function, and AIS display with True Trail mode.
• DRS12AX Radar 12kW UHD digital radar for TZtouch and TZtouch2 with 96 nm range, enhanced target detection, minimum 20m detection range, Fast Target Tracking for up to 30 targets, and Bird Mode for finding fishing grounds.
• DRSAX-CLASS SERIES Radar UHD digital radar series for TZtouch and TZtouch2 systems available in multiple power configurations.
• FA170 Class A AIS Transponder Class A AIS transponder with 4.3 inch color LCD, storing up to 2,048 AIS targets, featuring 6 in/out ports, BAM ready for bridge alert management per IMO MSC.302(87), and dangerous target list capability.
• FA30 AIS Receiver AIS receiver with dual parallel channel full duplex design receiving AIS contact messages up to 100% more often than multiplexing receivers, featuring high sensitivity synthesized receiver and optional amplified VHF splitter.
• FMD3200 ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System with 19 inch display supporting both raster and vector charts, featuring Status Bar and InstantAccess Bar for task-based operation, fully compliant with ECDIS performance standard MSC.232(82). Supports Jeppesen Dynamic Licensing.
• FMD3300 ECDIS 23 inch E-Chart Display and Information System with cutting edge chart-drawing engine for instantaneous chart redraw with seamless zooming and panning, supporting Jeppesen Dynamic Licensing and Admiralty Information Overlay.
• GP170 GPS Navigator Highly stable GPS position fixing system for ocean-going ships with enhanced noise rejection and anti-jamming function, BAM ready with multiple display modes including Plotter, Course, Highway, Data, and Integrity.
• GP39 GPS Navigator Highly accurate position fixing GPS navigator with 4.2 inch high-resolution color LCD, storing 3,000 track points, 10,000 waypoints, and 100 routes, SBAS capable with 7 display modes.
• GP1971F GPS Chart Plotter 9 inch GPS Chart Plotter/Fish Finder with C-Map by Jeppesen cartography, featuring 300/600/1000W power output, 1500 ft range, and tablet control/mirroring function.
• TZTL15F Chart Plotter

Quantifiable outcome

• Sector coverage from 24° to 360° in seconds with CH-500 sonar scanning speed
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration30 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FurunocoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor and service center for Furuno marine electronics products in Myanmar. Furuno is a leading Japanese manufacturer of marine electronics including navigation equipment, communication systems, fish finders, and sonar. Kaiyo provides sales, installation, and maintenance services for Furuno products throughout Myanmar.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Imtra: U.S.-based marine products distributor representing multiple marine-electronics and equipment brands to commercial and recreational customers. Comparable as a value-added distributor with installation and service capabilities analogous to Kaiyo's model.
• Mackay Marine: Global marine electronics distributor and service provider for commercial and military vessels. Comparable because Mackay operates the same authorized-distributor-plus-service-center business model that Kaiyo runs with Furuno, but at global rather than single-country scale.

Regional players

• West Marine: Large North American marine retailer and distributor of electronics, safety, and navigation products. Comparable in business model (marine equipment distribution with technical service) but operates in a different geography from Kaiyo's Myanmar focus.

Broad incumbents

• Icom Incorporated: Japanese marine VHF and HF radiotelephone manufacturer and GMDSS supplier. Comparable because Icom's VHF and MF/HF product lines compete head-to-head with several Furuno products Kaiyo distributes (FM8900S, FS5057, FS1575).
• Japan Radio Company (JRC): Japanese marine electronics OEM producing GMDSS, radar, ECDIS, AIS, and satellite communications, with product overlap directly against Furuno. Comparable because JRC pursues the same IMO-grade commercial-vessel customer segment that Kaiyo serves through Furuno.
• Garmin Marine: Global marine electronics manufacturer offering chart plotters, radar, sonar, AIS, and VHF that overlaps directly with much of Kaiyo's portfolio. Comparable as a competing brand that Myanmar vessel owners could purchase instead of Furuno via alternative import channels.
• Simrad (Navico / Brunswick): Marine electronics brand within Navico (Brunswick Corporation) supplying sonars, fish finders, radar, ECDIS, and autopilots for commercial fishing and offshore vessels. Comparable as a competing brand with similar commercial-fishing vessel use cases as Kaiyo's portfolio.
• Raymarine: Marine electronics manufacturer (part of Teledyne FLIR) producing multifunction displays, radar, sonar, AIS, and thermal imaging for commercial and recreational vessels. Overlaps with Kaiyo's commercial and fishing-vessel product categories.
• Navionics (Garmin): Marine electronic charting and navigation data provider (now part of Garmin). Comparable because Navionics charts and software are integrated into chart plotters and MFDs that compete with Furuno units Kaiyo sells (TZtouch3, GP1971F, GP3700F).

Others

• Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. The Japanese OEM manufacturer of every product Kaiyo distributes. Furuno is the upstream supplier/brand partner and is comparable because the entire Kaiyo portfolio is Furuno-branded, making Furuno the principal counterparty that defines Kaiyo's competitive positioning and product roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a---marine

Compliance32 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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