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.
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
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!
Upcoming events - Diesel tankers in tunnels meeting in Melbourne and Class 3 Emergency Response training in Canberra
Two new activities that members are encouraged to consider:
11th June from 8.30am
MFB Headquarters, 450 Burnley Street, Richmond
A meeting called by MFB, Engineers Australia and the Risk Engineers Society to propose the removal of bulk diesel tankers from using tunnels. A day of presentations.
Free to NBTA members by registering through Rob Perkins on
Monthly in Canberra from 9th June.
Based on Class 3 training and using the material developed by CROIERG. Course attendees receive nationally recognised training qualifications.
To attend, contact TISC on 0262 977 187
NBTA meetings - 7th May for Safety and Training in Melbourne and 14th May at Brisbane Truck Show
Two important meetings coming up:
Safety and Training meeting - Thursday 7th May, 11am to 1pm at VTA, Wirraway Drive, Melbourne
Issue to include:
- Emergency response initiative
- TERPS practices
- ADG7 amendments and clarification
- Accident stats
Quarterly meeting - Thursday 14th May, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Governors Pavilion, Brisbane Truck Show
This is a combined meeting with ARTSA and will feature:
- Braking compatibility of multi combination vehicles
- PBS blueprints
- Smartway initiative
- Alternative fuels
- Truck and trailer panel of experts to field questions
This meeting will start with a sandwich and coffee at 1pm and end with a beer following 4.30pm. Always an excellent meeting with experts on hand
To attend one or both events, you must let me know on or ring 0411 402 832 if you need more details.
Map to Showgrounds 09
You will need a Truck Show admission ticket to get into the Brisbane meeting.
