Gary Bartman has been promoted to manager of marketing for Hydranautics Hydraulic Systems (Goleta, Calif.), according to Ed Krabacher, executive vice president and general manager.

In his new position, Mr. Bartman will direct the marketing and sales efforts for all Hydranautics systems for shipyard and offshore-related industries worldwide.

Previously, as manager of offshore sales, he was responsible for the firm's sales and hydraulic systems to customers with offshore oil-related applications.