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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.

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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026Online3US$900
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500

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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