Karl Lander joined Subsea Global Solutions in 2024 as Environmental Services Director. Karl brings over 25 years of diverse maritime experience, including most recently in the fields of biofouling management and subsea robotics. He is a leader in the development of emerging industry standards for in-water hull cleaning, actively participating in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Organization for Standards (ISO) working groups on the issue.

Karl served in the US Coast Guard, retiring as a Commander following a successful 20+ year career as a Cutterman and Naval Engineer. Additionally, he is a graduate of the US Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center and served as a diver and dive officer aboard the US Coast Guard icebreakers POLAR SEA and POLAR STAR. Karl received a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy.

When not dealing with biofouling and hull cleaning issues, Karl can be found fishing, SCUBA diving, downhill skiing, or closely following Premier League soccer.