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Formed over 20 years ago, the National Bulk Tanker Association Inc. comprises member companies and organisations involved in the manufacture, storage and distribution of liquid bulk products. Our members have a strong involvement in the dangerous and hazardous good sector.
The NBTA meets on a quarterly basis to discuss issues of common interest with a particular focus on safety, environmental and professional matters as well as land transport reforms and business issues.
News and Current Issues (March 2010)
Friday 5th March meeting in Sydney
Not content with one golf course, our 5th March schedule is:
Golf from 7.45am at NSW Golf Club
Only 20 places so be quick!
The golf registration form needs to be completed and returned asap
A superb challenge as usual, so book now
There will be no on-the-day entries so get organised to avoid missing the cut!
Quarterly meeting at Randwick Golf Club, Howe Street Malabar
12.30pm sandwich for 1.30pm meeting. Finish by 4.30pm
For reasons "beyond my control" we are meeting at Randwick Golf Club, Howe Crescent Malabar, which is 4km closer to the city off Anzac Parade.
Our agenda will cover:
- Emergency response - NSW Fire Brigade recent experience
- IAP - getting your feedback on the routes, the issues and the next steps
- DAT and SLP relaunched
- Emergency Response for all classes - progress report
- Safety and Innovation day
- Petroleum by rail
- Safety and Training reports
- Hannover tanker tour in September
to attend, email or ring Rob on 0411 402 832
Meeting schedule for 2010
The December meeting approved the Meeting schedule for 2010 pdf.
Our first gathering will be the Safety and Training Group on the 25th February followed by the general meeting (and golf) in Sydney on the 5th March.
4th December meeting and dinner
Put it in your diary for Friday 4th December meeting commencing at 12.30pm for a sandwich lunch in the Board Room at the VTA, Wirraway Drive in Fishermans Bend and continuing with the quarterly meeting
Agenda items include:
- AGM and elections
- Intelligent Access Program - what's in it for tankers?
- Carbon reporting obligations and best practice
- Carrier accreditation post PACIA
- Emergency Response progress
- Annual accident prevention conference
- Fair Work obligations
To attend, simply reply to this email
Our meeting will finish by 4.30pm in order to get ready for the
NBTA Annual Christmas Dinner
A fantastic venue this year at the National Gallery of Victoria, with a private tour of part of the collection.
Just click on the link on this page to download the registration form. I need your registrations before the end of November in order to confirm venue numbers.
It's a legendary night and one that our partners always remember.
See you on the 4th
NBTA / AFAC Emergency Response Day
The NBTA in conjunction with AFAC held an emergency response day to discuss and advance thinking on a national emergency response agenda. Attached are papers from that day:
NBTA meetings for balance of 2009
The agenda for the remainder of 2009 includes:
Quarterly NBTA meeting - Wednesday 2nd September at VTA
12.30 for sandwich lunch and 1.15pm to 4.30pm for meeting
Agenda items to include:
- Emergency Response survey and ER Day at Freight Week
- IAP take up and next steps
- Industry Codes of Practice review
Emergency Response Day - Thursday 10th September
Melbourne Tennis Centre, 8.30am to 1.30pm
The agenda will include presentations on the national emergency response proposal, panel sessions with regulators and more. Your registration form is attached. All NBTA members should attend this event.
Safety and Training Meeting - 5th November at VTA
11am to 1pm
A revolving agenda of safety and training items. Well attended by those with roles in this area.
NBTA General Meeting, AGM and Christmas Dinner - Friday 4th December
12.30 for sandwich lunch and 1.15pm to 4.30pm for meeting
Our annual end of year meeting, AGM and dinner with partners to follow. The dinner invitation will be posted to the NBTA site soon. Get in early!
To attend the meetings, advise me on
For the Emergency Response Day you can book using the download form on this site
Don't miss out or you will miss out!
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