A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Maersk Training and its subsidiary Maersk H2S Safety Services to Open Gate Capital, an industrial, corporate carve-out specialist.
New York / Paris headquartered OpenGate is a global private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and operation of businesses to create new value through operational improvements, innovation and growth.
The agreement remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Katharina Poehlmann, Head of Strategy at A.P. Moller – Maersk and Chairwoman of Maersk Training, commented: “Maersk Training has built a strong business with highly skilled colleagues, trusted customer relationships and a solid foundation for future growth. We believe this transaction will enable Maersk Training to continue developing under an owner with training, safety and competency solutions as a key focus area, creating new opportunities for customers, employees and the business alike”.
Maersk Training has provided specialised training, competence development and safety services to industries including energy, maritime, renewables and logistics, supporting customers in managing operational risk and workforce safety for more than forty years, Maersk said.
Maersk Training, a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, is a global provider of training and competence solution, helping organisations improve safety, operational performance, and workforce capability across a range of industries including wind, oil and gas, maritime, and beyond. Maersk H2S Safety Services is a subsidiary of Maersk Training and is a global provider of gas detection and safety services in off- and onshore energy industries.
