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Bulk Liquid Tanker Transport Operations and Safety

Covers the safe movement of fuel, water, chemicals and food grade liquids by road tanker across African routes. Addresses tanker loading and discharge, surge and stability control, contamination prevention and emergency response for spills. Focuses on the operational discipline that keeps tanker fleets safe on long haul journeys and at loading terminals.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain tanker construction, compartments and safe filling limits.
  • Apply safe loading and discharge procedures at terminals and delivery points.
  • Manage liquid surge and vehicle stability during braking and cornering.
  • Prevent product contamination and cross loading of incompatible liquids.
  • Respond to leaks, spills and rollovers using structured emergency steps.
  • Maintain tanker cleaning, inspection and calibration records for compliance.

Course outline

  1. 01Tanker Types, Compartments and Fill Limits
  2. 02Safe Loading and Discharge Procedures
  3. 03Liquid Surge and Vehicle Stability Control
  4. 04Contamination and Cross Loading Prevention
  5. 05Spill and Rollover Emergency Response
  6. 06Tanker Cleaning and Inspection
  7. 07Documentation and Calibration Records

Who should attend

This course is designed for tanker fleet operators, transport supervisors, loading terminal staff and professional drivers handling bulk liquids.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Maseru3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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