Global private equity firm OpenGate Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Maersk Training and its subsidiary, Maersk H2S Safety Services, from  A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.

Headquartered in Svendborg, Denmark, Maersk Training provides safety training, competency development and gas safety services to customers across the energy, maritime and renewables sectors.

The company employs nearly 700 people globally.

Its business comprises two main segments. Maersk H2S Safety Services provides outsourced hydrogen sulphide and Health, Safety and Environment services, including onsite supervision, monitoring and safety equipment maintenance in high-risk operating environments.

The Training Business delivers safety training and competency development through instructor-led, digital and virtual reality-enabled programmes.

 Its customers include major global energy companies, with demand supported by regulatory requirements and corporate safety standards.

OpenGate said the acquisition reflects its experience in complex corporate carve-outs and cross-border transactions.

The deal will separate Maersk Training from the listed logistics group and expand OpenGate’s portfolio of specialised safety services.

The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to be completed later in 2026.

“Maersk Training is a global leader in mission critical industrial safety services, helping customers protect their people and meet increasingly complex safety requirements,” said Matt Keshian, Managing Director at OpenGate Capital. “We look forward to building upon the company’s leadership position, particularly in high growth regions like the Middle East and South America, where demand for outsourced safety solutions continues to rise alongside investment in energy and industrial infrastructure. With a global presence and strong technical capabilities, Maersk Training is well positioned to support its customers' evolving needs.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service