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nitz has joined as a Senior Sales Engi-neer for emerging markets. Sonardyne Sales Agent Sonardyne Inc., Houston, ap-pointed Mike Chapman, found-er of MECCO Inc., to its ex- panding team of sales agents in the U.S. Based in Duvall, Wash., he has over 30 years of experience in the marine and oceano- graphic industries.MD at First Subsea First Subsea appointed John Shaw as managing director. Previously First Subsea?s global operations direc-tor, he will be responsible for the on-going de-velopment and growth of the company?s ball and taper con-nector business. Lade Joins Saab Seaeye Chris Lade has been appointed De-fence Sales Manager at Saab Seaeye. This is a new position with responsi- bility for sales of underwater vehicle systems to the defense industry and fol-lows Saab Seaeye?s expanded role in the defense industry since the transfer of Saab?s underwater vehicle systems for defense to Saab Seaeye. Lade joins the company following a successful career in the Royal Navy that included mine and anti-submarine warfare, and diving operations. His new role comes as the company develops more advanced ROV, AUV and hybrid systems that will ex- pand its defence systems capability. UTEC Appoints COOUTEC appoint-ed Brendan Ryan as COO. Ryan is the holder of a BAI in Engi- neering and a BA in Mathemat-ics from Trinity College, Dublin and a MBA from Texas A&M in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also a Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Engineers in Ireland and will be based in UTEC?s Houston of- www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 53MTR #7 (50-64).indd 53MTR #7 (50-64).indd 539/10/2012 10:17:25 AM9/10/2012 10:17:25 AM