Nav-Com Incorporated, Deer Park, N.Y., has announced the appointment of Charles S. Carney to the position of vice president advanced program management, a newly created post reflecting the company's concentration on integrated communication and navigation systems, including computer control and management.

Mr. Carney joins Nav-Com with an extensive background in general communications, as well as marine communication. He was formerly vice president of marketing for Communication Associates Inc., and prior to that director of maritime marketing for Collins Radio Company.