National Bulk Tanker Association Inc.

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11th Annual DGO & HazMats 2025

18 Jun 2025

NBTA and AFAC renew MOU at Bulk Tanker Day 2025, reinforcing a long-standing safety partnership

The 17th National Bulk Tanker Day took place on Wednesday 14 May at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, drawing over 200 delegates from across the bulk tanker sector.

A key highlight of the day was the formal re-signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the National Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA) and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC). First established in 2009 following the Mona Vale tanker crash, the refreshed MOU strengthens the commitment to safety collaboration through joint emergency response exercises, shared data analysis, promotion of the DG101 program, and formal recognition of Bulk Tanker Day as a key event in the partnership.

NBTA Chairman Justin Keast welcomed attendees and introduced AFAC CEO Rob Webb, who opened the day in person for the first time in several years. The agenda featured expert speakers and thought-provoking discussions across six themed sessions, including technology and telematics, safety data, trauma recovery, productivity, regulatory reform, and the future of zero-emissions fuel.

With high energy and strong engagement throughout, Bulk Tanker Day 2025 once again proved the power of industry collaboration in driving safety, partnerships, and progress.

Bulk Tanker Day photo gallery 2025

Bulk Tanker Day 2024 shines the light on safety

Prof. Arnold Dix shares his inspirational story at Bulk Tanker Day

The 16th National Bulk Tanker Day was held at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne on Wednesday 15 May. The bulk tanker industry gathered to discuss the key topics with another attendance record set with an audience of over 200.

The NBTA supported by AFAC has re-enforced its commitment to bring the tanker industry together at this event with the welcome address delivered by NBTA Chairman Justin Keast and opening address by Zenon Splawinski from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. Prof. Arnold Dix delivered a memorable and inspirational keynote speech before sharing his thoughts on DG in tunnels as part of a panel discussion with Austroads, the Department of Transport and Planning, Transurban and tunnel expert Conrad Stacey.

The day included expert speakers and operator led panel discussions on the following topics: ANE tanker incident investigation, mental health and support, creating a safety culture in the dairy industry, improving safety to achieve zero rollovers, regulatory reform, ADG code review, EPA incident investigation, changes to the DG Act and using data to gain visibility across your tanker fleet.

TERP Workshop - Melbourne

The TERP workshop was held at Moonee Valley on Thursday 16 May the day after Bulk Tanker Day 2024.

This hands-on event is an industry training initiative co-hosted by QFES, ISS First Response and the NBTA to put operator's TERPs to the test to ensure they prepared to manage a tanker incident.

The workshop was delivered jointly by experienced first responders Anthony Pospisil, ISS First Response and Zenon Splawinski, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. This workshop included an in-field spill scenario with the assistance of Toll.

Bulk Tanker Day photo gallery 2024

Bulk Tanker Day 2023 sets new attendance record for Brisbane Showgrounds

Sal Petroccitto opens Bulk Tanker Day to a record audience of over 200 at the Brisbane Showgrounds.

Bulk Tanker Day is an important event for the bulk tanker sector that reinforces our commitment with AFAC to make our sector a safer and more productive workplace. This year’s event consolidated Bulk Tanker Day as the lead in event for the Brisbane Truck Show.

The event was opened by NBTA Chairman, Justin Keast and AFAC, A/Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Jeff Swann. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto delivered the keynote address and the event had excellent representation from the NHVR and state authorities.

BTD 2023 Photo Gallery

Bulk Tanker Day 2022 - 2nd September in Melbourne

Managing the speed of change

With over 200 attendees, Bulk Tanker Day 2022 was amongst the best we have ever held in the last 15th years. With representatives from over 30 operator companies along with 25 supplier organisations and 14 Government and regulatory agencies in the magnificent CMV Truck and Bus venue it was a great way to get out and get back together after recent years.

Presentations from the four sessions can be downloaded from our media page.

Looking ahead - the economic and technology outlook and implications
Managing safety - new technologies and how to measure performance
Managing people - mental and physical health, recruitment, retention and training Maximising productivity - PBS, route access, new designs and technology to deliver improved outcomes

BTD 2022 Photo Gallery

Bulk Tanker Day 2021

The 14th Bulk Tanker Day and QFES site tour was a huge success. The 21 session videos, 9 presentations and many photos are below. This is unprecedented coverage of this day and allows each session and each speaker to be viewed separately.