Maersk to sell training and gas safety divisions

A.P. Moeller-Maersk has reached an agreement with private equity firm Open Gate Capital to sell Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services. The new ownership will enable the businesses to continue their growth path with a dedicated focus on training, gas detection, safety, and workforce competency, it said. 
Maersk Training, established in 1978, has provided specialised training, competence development and safety services to sectors including energy, maritime, renewables and logistics, supporting customers in managing operational risks and workforce safety. 
A.P. Moeller-Maersk head of Strategy and chairwoman of Maersk Training, Katharina Poehlmann, 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.”